| Morris Almond |
Primary Scoring Wing (1.1) |
37.1 |
High (1.2) |
25.6 |
3.6 |
1.6 |
1.4 |
85.01 |
Primary scoring wing who carried the Flash offense with a relentless downhill attack and enough perimeter range to punish defenders who went under screens. His assignment from Utah quickly became a featured offensive role, and he produced two 50-point-plus games, including a then-D-League-record 53. KSL.com |
D-League Impact Player of the Year (2008); All-NBA D-League Third Team (2008); D-League All-Star (2008); D-League Performer of the Week (2007) |
| Gabe Pruitt |
Lead Shot-Creating Guard (1.05) |
35.4 |
High (1.2) |
18.6 |
2.8 |
3.9 |
2.4 |
69.80 |
Lead guard who gained a much larger offensive platform in Utah than he had with Boston, combining pick-and-roll creation with aggressive perimeter scoring. His first Flash stint included a 31-point performance that helped deliver the franchise’s first victory, while his defensive activity gave the backcourt another disruptive element. Boston.com |
NBA Champion (2008) |
| Kevin Kruger |
Franchise Floor General (1.1) |
38.2 |
High (1.2) |
13.3 |
2.7 |
7.1 |
1.3 |
64.42 |
Floor general who organized Utah’s offense and consistently controlled its tempo, functioning as the team’s connective passer rather than simply a scoring guard. He was trusted with the ball, stretched defenses with nearly two made threes per game, and was viewed as a coach-on-the-floor type whose command of the offense stood out. Deseret News |
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| Brandon Wallace |
Defensive Forward / Rim Protector (1.05) |
39.3 |
Medium (1.1) |
12.5 |
9.2 |
2.7 |
3.4 |
64.22 |
Defensive-minded forward whose value came from athleticism, rebounding and weak-side shot blocking. Wallace was still developing his offensive game, but the six-game assignment showed a player capable of influencing possessions around the rim while also handling a surprisingly broad workload. Deseret News |
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| Curtis Stinson |
Short-Term Lead Creator (1.05) |
30.5 |
High (1.2) |
10.5 |
4.4 |
4.8 |
1.1 |
52.42 |
Short-term lead creator whose brief Flash stint gave the backcourt another ball-dominant option. The small eight-game sample limits the broader conclusion, but his ability to generate offense for himself and teammates made him more than a conventional rotation guard during those appearances. |
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| Kyrylo Fesenko |
Rim-Protecting Centerpiece (1.05) |
25.6 |
Medium (1.1) |
10.1 |
7.7 |
1.9 |
2.3 |
50.82 |
Rim-protecting center who used his size as a genuine interior deterrent while developing through extended D-League minutes. His early assignments showed particularly strong finishing and shot-blocking stretches, and Utah repeatedly recalled and reassigned him as the Jazz evaluated his readiness. KSL.com |
D-League All-Star (2008) |
| James Lang |
Starting Interior Scorer (1.05) |
22.4 |
Medium (1.1) |
12.4 |
7.0 |
1.2 |
1.3 |
50.59 |
Starting interior scorer who gave Utah a physical low-post option and reliable offensive-rebounding presence. Lang’s value was less about perimeter versatility and more about occupying the paint, finishing efficiently around the basket and providing a sturdy target when the Flash needed to play through its frontcourt. OurSports Central |
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| Brian Hamilton |
Defensive Utility Forward (1.05) |
31.1 |
Medium (1.1) |
10.8 |
5.6 |
2.3 |
3.0 |
50.13 |
Defensive utility forward whose activity translated into possessions beyond his scoring role. He attacked the glass, scored around the basket and was especially disruptive in passing lanes, ultimately leading the D-League in steals while becoming one of Utah’s most dependable two-way rotation pieces. NetsDaily |
D-League steals leader (2008); D-League steals-per-game leader (2008) |
| Brian Jackson |
Two-Way Frontcourt Connector (1.05) |
29.5 |
Medium (1.1) |
9.6 |
6.4 |
3.0 |
1.8 |
48.05 |
Two-way frontcourt connector who blended rebounding, interior defense and unusually useful passing from the forward spot. He could initiate secondary actions rather than simply finish plays, giving Utah a versatile frontcourt piece who remained involved even when Almond or Kruger controlled the offense. |
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| Britton Johnsen |
Stretch Wing Veteran (1.05) |
28.8 |
Low (1.0) |
9.8 |
5.8 |
1.8 |
1.2 |
39.06 |
Stretch wing veteran brought length, experience and a willingness to space the floor, making him a natural fit for Utah’s developing rotation. His arrival was specifically valued for his ability to shoot on the wing while providing a seasoned presence after previous NBA and D-League experience. KSL.com |
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| Michael Cuffee |
Defensive Wing Initiator (1.0) |
23.3 |
Low (1.0) |
9.9 |
2.9 |
1.2 |
0.5 |
29.00 |
Defensive wing who offered Utah athletic perimeter play and secondary scoring before being moved to Bakersfield in the Johnsen trade. His earlier background as a productive college and USBL scorer suggested more offensive ability than his Flash role ultimately required, but he primarily functioned as a versatile supporting piece. Deseret News |
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| Lamar Rice |
Interior Rotation Forward (1.0) |
15.3 |
Low (1.0) |
5.2 |
3.5 |
0.6 |
0.4 |
19.40 |
Interior rotation forward who supplied physical minutes around the basket without demanding possessions. His role was mostly complementary, with rebounding and efficient two-point finishing doing more of the work than perimeter creation. |
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| Andre Ingram |
Movement Shooting Reserve (1.0) |
15.1 |
Low (1.0) |
6.1 |
1.7 |
1.1 |
0.5 |
18.80 |
Movement shooting reserve who gave the Flash spacing and a credible catch-and-shoot threat. The limited minutes kept his overall offensive responsibility modest, although his ability to erupt from deep was evident when he scored 33 points on 13-of-16 shooting in January. OurSports Central |
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| John Millsap |
Energy Frontcourt Reserve (1.0) |
10.2 |
Low (1.0) |
4.0 |
2.3 |
0.5 |
0.4 |
14.40 |
Energy frontcourt reserve who carved out minutes through physical play and rebounding rather than offensive creation. His path to the Flash came through a tryout, making the season a useful example of a developmental rotation player earning sustained opportunities through effort and positional versatility. Deseret News |
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| Garry Hill-Thomas |
Defensive Backcourt Reserve (1.0) |
10.9 |
Low (1.0) |
3.7 |
1.5 |
0.7 |
0.7 |
13.20 |
Defensive backcourt reserve used in short stretches, with his value centered more on pressure and activity than offensive volume. The small sample makes this primarily a rotation assessment rather than evidence of a larger offensive role. |
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| Aleks Ugrinoski |
Developmental Combo Guard (1.0) |
8.3 |
Low (1.0) |
2.2 |
0.4 |
1.6 |
0.3 |
9.00 |
Developmental combo guard whose international background and passing instincts offered some intrigue, but his limited minutes kept him firmly in a developmental role. He functioned mainly as a secondary ball-handler rather than a featured scorer. Deseret News |
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| Aristide Sawadogo |
Emergency Interior Reserve (1.0) |
5.0 |
Low (1.0) |
1.3 |
1.3 |
0.0 |
0.3 |
5.80 |
Emergency interior reserve who saw only brief floor time, making the eight-game sample too small for broader conclusions. His clearest contribution was providing size and occasional rim protection when Utah needed additional frontcourt depth. |
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| Kevin Sweetwyne |
Deep Rotation Guard (1.0) |
4.0 |
Low (1.0) |
1.2 |
0.6 |
0.5 |
0.3 |
5.20 |
Deep rotation guard whose appearances were largely situational. The tiny sample points to a limited developmental role, with occasional perimeter activity but little sustained offensive responsibility. |
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