Jared Koch

Jared Koch

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Jared Koch is the deputy editor of Utah Jazz On SI. He's covered the NBA and NFL for the past two years, contributing to Denver Broncos On SI, Indianapolis Colts On SI, and Sacramento Kings On SI. He has covered multiple NBA and NFL events on site, and his works have also appeared on Bleacher Report, MSN, and Yahoo.

Jan 30, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; (from left to right) Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith and CEO of basketball operations Danny Ainge and president of basketball operations Austin Ainge and general manager Justin Zanik speak before a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Jan 30, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz Owner Ryan Smith (left) and CEO of basketball operations Danny Ainge (middle) along with president of basketball operations Austin Ainge watch warm ups before a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Jan 24, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) looks to pass against BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

May 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Wizards former player John Wall, Utah Jazz former player Keynote George, Memphis Grizzlies former player Tayshaun Prince and Chicago Bulls former player Toni Kukoc pose for a photo during the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery at Navy Pier. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Feb 24, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) warms up prior to a game be the UCF Knights and the BYU Cougars at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

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The projected number one pick in the draft certainly wouldn't mind landing with the Utah Jazz.

Jan 31, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) reacts after scoring during the first half against the BYU Cougars at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Could the Utah Jazz wind up as a day one starter with the Utah Jazz? It's certainly not out of the question.

Oct 29, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) and center Walker Kessler (24) react to a play against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz and Walker Kessler are facing key disagreements on his value just a few weeks away from free agency.

Jan 12, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge looks on before the game between the Utah Jazz and the Toronto Raptors at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz's draft plans are becoming clearer by the day.

Mar 7, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) and forward Keba Keita (13) reacts during the second half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz have their eyes on more than just one BYU prospect.

Feb 14, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) reacts during the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz are gradually moving through their scouting process before the NBA Draft.

Dec 31, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson (00) dunks in front of San Antonio Spurs forward Kelly Olynyk (8) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz will have at least one former player walking out of the Finals with a ring on their finger.

Jan 28, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (30) warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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Here's what the Utah Jazz big man had to say about the rumors of him leaving the NBA.

Mar 29, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) waits for the ball to be thrown into play as UConn Huskies forward Jaylin Stewart (3) defends in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

The Utah Jazz could be taking a deeper look into Cameron Boozer as their potential number two pick.

Jan 24, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) reacts during the first half against the BYU Cougars at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Darryn Peterson's stock is on the rise, and that's good news for Utah Jazz fans.

Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Ace Bailey stands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the fifth pick by the Utah Jazz in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

A breakdown of the Jazz's biggest hits and misses in the top five of the NBA Draft.

Oct 16, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) makes a slam dunk during the second half over Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

A look at what Walker Kessler might be worth in restricted free agency this summer.