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Tallies three blocks in loss Agbaji registered eight points (3-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt), five rebounds and three blocks in 25 minutes during Friday's 131-128 loss to Phoenix.

Impact Agbaji remained in the starting lineup for a fourth consecutive game Friday, and although he was held below 10 points, he racked up a season-high three blocks. He's recorded at least one block in five consecutive appearances, averaging 7.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 23.6 minutes per game during that time.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Agbaji is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Pacers, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Walker Kessler (elbow) out, Agbaji will enter the starting lineup for the first time this season. Agbaji is averaging 3.3 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 13.4 minutes across his first eight appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Monday Agbaji (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Nuggets, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Agbaji was limited to six minutes during Saturday's loss to the Suns and was questionable for Monday's matchup, but he's been given the green light. Over his first three appearances this year, he's averaged 2.3 points and 1.3 rebounds in 12.3 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Monday Agbaji is questionable for Monday's game against the Nuggets due to a knee contusion, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Agbaji played just six minutes during Saturday's loss to the Suns, and it's unclear whether he'll be available Monday. If he's unavailable, Simone Fontecchio and Kris Dunn could see an uptick in minutes.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start in opener Agbaji isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's season opener against the Kings, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.

Impact Agbaji will return to the bench Wednesday with Utah's regulars returning to the lineup. As a rookie, Agbaji averaged 7.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 20.5 minutes across 59 appearances.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start Thursday Agbaji is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, David Locke of the Jazz's official website reports.

Impact Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen, John Collins and Kelly Olynyk are all being rested for Utah's final preseason game. Agbaji has been a little underwhelming in the preseason so far, so he's in need of a good performance Thursday.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid stat line in preseason win Agbaji tallied 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and two blocked shots over 16 minutes against New Zealand in a 114-94 exhibition victory...

Impact Agbaji was one of nine different Utah players who logged between 15 and 17 minutes in the contest, and he was among the most productive, finishing as one of three with a double-digit point total. The guard also swatted a pair of shots and contributed as a rebounder and distributor. Agbaji's scoring total was his highest through four preseason matchups. He's come off the bench in each of those games and will likely continue to do so when the regular season kicks off.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially active Agbaji (back) will play in Wednesday's Summer League game against the Nuggets, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Impact After being scratched from Monday's Summer League contest with lower back spasms, Agbaji was handed a probable designation ahead of Wednesday's tilt and will suit up for the Jazz. The 23-year-old will likely reclaim his starting role and remain one of Utah's top options Wednesday.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Salt Lake City Summer League: Agbaji headlines Jazz victory over Grizzlies Ochai Agbaji hauled in 13 boards and tallied four assists, a steal and a block to go with his team-high 22 points.

JULY 7, 2023 • NBA.COM

Plays well against Memphis Agbaji produced 22 points (8-20 FG, 5-13 3PT, 1-2 FT) with 13 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block over 30 minutes in Thursday's 98-83 Summer League win against Memphis.

Impact Abaji continues to rebound and defend well, but his shot has eluded him so far. Coming into Thursday's contest, Agbaji was shooting 36.1 percent from the field in his previous two games. He'll be a name to watch this offseason, as he's competing with Jordan Clarkson for the starting shooting guard role in Utah.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Utah Jazz wing Ochai Agbaji vows to be aggressive in summer league In the latest “How ’Bout This Jazz” newsletter, second-year wing Ochai Agbaji reveals will play in both the SLC and Las Vegas summer leagues...

JULY 3, 2023 • SLTRIB.COM

Grading the Jazz: Ochai Agbaji was the Jazz's slow burn success story this season Ochai Agbaji finished the 2022-23 NBA season, his rookie year, strong for the Utah Jazz after a slow start.

MAY 6, 2023 • DESERET.COM

KU's Ochai Agbaji reflects on first season as NBA player in Utah Jazz exit interview The former Kansas Jayhawk progressed steadily in 2022-23, beginning the year in the G League and finishing as an NBA starter.

APRIL 24, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Agbaji scores 28, rallies Jazz past Nuggets 118-114

Ochai Agbaji scored a career-high 28 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 118-114 victory over the Denver Nuggets

APRIL 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Contributes 20 points in loss Agbaji chipped in 20 points (8-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and three blocks in 36 minutes during Saturday's 121-113 loss to the Kings.

Impact Agbaji started off poorly in the contest, making just one of four shot attempts in the first quarter. He bounced back after that, however, and finished with a strong 8-for-15 shooting line that included a 3-for-7 mark from deep. Agbaji also swatted three shots in the contest to establish a new career-best mark.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows up for career-high 27 points Agbaji poured in a career-high 27 points (8-14 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one block across 33 minutes in Monday's 128-120 win over the Kings.

Impact While Agbaji had started each of the previous eight games and hit double figures in scoring in the last four, he shot just 39 percent from the field in those contests and offered little in the way of supporting statistics. His outputs in the non-points categories were similarly lacking Monday, but Agbaji combined a spike in usage (22.8 percent) with improved efficiency en route to a new personal best in scoring column. While Agbaji shouldn't be expected to regularly replicate this kind of performance, he'll likely have a clear path to a 30-plus-minute role for at least another game or two while the statuses of Jordan Clarkson (finger), Lauri Markkanen (back) and Collin Sexton (hamstring) remain up in the air. The rookie is still probably best viewed as a streaming option for points and three-pointers, and his upside in those categories will likely take a hit to some degree as soon as Utah gets one of the three injured players back.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ochai Agbaji's career night powers Jazz past Kings Rookie Ochai Agbaji scored a career-high 27 points to lead the short-handed Utah Jazz to a 128-120 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Mond...

MARCH 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ochai Agbaji's career night powers Jazz past Kings Rookie Ochai Agbaji scored a career-high 27 points to lead the short-handed Utah Jazz to a 128-120 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Mond...

MARCH 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ochai Agbaji's career night powers Jazz past Kings Rookie Ochai Agbaji scored a career-high 27 points to lead the short-handed Utah Jazz to a 128-120 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Mond...

MARCH 21, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Agbaji scores 27, Jazz hold off Kings for 128-120 victory

Ochai Agbaji scored a career-high 27 points, including six 3-pointers, to lead the Utah Jazz to a 128-120 victory over the Sacramento Kings

MARCH 21, 2023 • Associated Press

Encouraging line in victory Agbaji notched 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt), one rebound and three assists over 36 minutes during Saturday's 118-117 victory over the Celtics.

Impact Agbaji put together a sold shooting performance, which was sorely needed amid Jordan Clarkson's (finger) absence. The highly-touted Kansas product started the past eight games with mixed results, but Saturday's effort was the best stat line of the group. The slashing sharpshooter depends on success beyond the arc to pad his scoring, and although he's shot only 32.1 percent from downtown during his starting stint, his overall three-point percentage in his rookie season is about four points higher.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 points in win Agbaji had 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt), two rebounds and one block over 31 minutes during Thursday's 131-124 victory over the Magic.

Impact With Jordan Clarkson (finger) and Collin Sexton (hamstring) sidelined, Agbaji has drawn five straight starts and is averaging 10.2 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 27.0 minutes per game. It's been an underwhelming rookie campaign for the lottery pick, but it's nice to see him playing well in an expanded role during the stretch run.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Friday Agbaji (lower leg) will be available for Friday's game against Oklahoma City, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Agbaji exited Tuesday's game against the Spurs due to a right lower leg contusion, but he went through practice without restrictions Thursday and should be able to suit up against the Thunder. The 22-year-old has started in three of his last seven appearances and has averaged 10.0 points and 2.1 rebounds in 25.4 minutes per game during that time. His role against Oklahoma City will likely depend on whether Jordan Clarkson (thumb) is cleared to return.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return against San Antonio Agbaji is out for the remainder of Tuesday's game versus the Spurs due to a right lower leg contusion, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Impact Agbaji tallied nine points, one assist, one rebound, one steal and one block in 19 minutes before exiting Tuesday's game. Talen Horton-Tucker and Kris Dunn are candidates to see extended minutes in his absence. Agbaji's status for Friday's matchup with the Thunder is uncertain.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws the start Agbaji will start Tuesday against the Spurs, per Eric Walden of the Salt Lake Tribune.

Impact Jordan Clarkson (right thumb sprain) is sitting this one out, allowing the rookie to make his third career start. Agbaji was trending up even before this news, scoring in double figures in three straight games.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Agbaji scores 28, rallies Jazz past Nuggets 118-114

Agbaji scores 27, Jazz hold off Kings for 128-120 victory