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Jazz Host Workout for Utah State Guard Prospect

The Utah Jazz brought in a local guard prospect for a workout ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft.

Jared Koch

Mar 20, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Utah State Aggies guard Ian Martinez (4) drives to the basket against UCLA Bruins guard Skyy Clark (55) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
Mar 20, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Utah State Aggies guard Ian Martinez (4) drives to the basket against UCLA Bruins guard Skyy Clark (55) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images / Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
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The Utah Jazz have brought in a local guard prospect among their pool of workouts leading up to the 2025 NBA Draft.

Per a post to his Instagram, the Jazz have hosted senior Utah State guard Ian Martinez for a pre-draft workout.

Martinez was a five-year senior for Utah State last season, also having two years played with Maryland and one with the Utah Utes during his freshman campaign.

During his most recent showing in 2024 with Utah State, Martinez played and started in 34 games to lead the team in scoring with 16.4 points, paired with 3.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists on 43.5% shooting from the field and 36.6% from three, earning his way to First-Team All-MWC honors.

Utah State Aggies guard Ian Martinez (4) evades Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) during the first half
Mar 24, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Utah State Aggies guard Ian Martinez (4) evades Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) during the first half at Gainbridge FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The Jazz have kicked off their pre-draft workouts for this class by bringing in an assortment of prospects projected to land within the second round and undrafted, some of whom could be targets with their pair of second-rounders at picks 43 and 53. In the coming weeks, they'll reportedly be looking to host options for their 21st pick, then their 5th pick.

Keep an eye on Martinez being a potential fit for the Jazz in the weeks leading up to the 2025 NBA Draft, kicking off on Wednesday, June 25th, in Brooklyn, NY.

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Jared Koch
JARED KOCH

Jared Koch is the Associate Editor of The Frozen Rope — SI.com's team website covering the Utah Jazz. He's covered the NBA and NFL for the past two years, also being the Managing Editor of Inside The Kings — SI.com's team website covering the Sacramento Kings.

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