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Jaylan Gainey ‘22 Signs Contract with Utah Jazz
6/30/2025 10:32:00 AM | Men's Basketball
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Former Brown men's basketball standout Jaylan Gainey '22 has signed a contract with the Utah Jazz, Gainey will play for the Jazz in the 2025 Summer League in Las Vegas, NV.
"It's great to see Jaylan get this kind opportunity," Head Men's Basketball Coaching Chair Mike Martin '04 said. "He had some great games in the G League with Salt Lake. He's a great example of someone who just continues to develop and grow. We are excited to follow him in the Summer League in Las Vegas."
The Jazz will begin Summer League action on July 11 against the Charlotte Hornets. They will play four total contests and will face three top 10 picks in Kon Knueppel, Dylan Harper, and Tre Johnson. The full schedule can be found below.
Gainey was drafted 25th overall in the G League draft in October by the Salt Lake City Stars. In his first season in the G League, Gainey averaged a per 36 line of 9.5 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 4.1 blocks in 29 games.
Gainey was named Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year in 2020 and 2022, he also was named Second Team All-Ivy in 2022.
The Greensboro, NC native finished his career with Brown with the highest all-time field goal percentage (.699) in program history, the highest single-season field goal percentage (.703), and third all-time in blocked shots (125).
Gainey finished the 2020 season by leading the Ivy League and ranked 29th nationally in blocked shots per game. He also finished with 54 blocks for the season, the sixth-best mark in program history.
As a senior in 2022, Gainey ranked 39th nationally with 2.17 blocks per game while setting the Brown single-game record with eight blocks against Columbia (February 26, 2022). He also averaged a career-high 9.3 points and a career-high 6.9 rebounds as a senior en route to winning his second Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year.
Gainey is one of three players in program history to earn Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year as he joined Cedric Kuakumensah (2013 & 2014) and Obi Okolie (2019) on the list.
Gainey was also a two-time Walter Grimshaw Memorial Award Winner at Brown, which is presented to represent the best defensive player on the team.
Gainey also took home the Jim Turner '86 Award, which is presented to the member of the team who through hard work and dedication has improved the most throughout the year.
Utah Jazz 2025 NBA Summer League Schedule
- Friday, July 11 - Jazz vs. Hornets - 7 p.m. EST (ESPN)
- Sunday, July 13 - Jazz vs. Warriors - 10 p.m. EST (ESPN2)
- Monday, July 14 - Jazz vs. Spurs - 8:30 p.m. EST (NBATV)
- Wednesday, July 16 - Jazz vs. Wizards - 10 p.m. EST (ESPN)
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"It's great to see Jaylan get this kind opportunity," Head Men's Basketball Coaching Chair Mike Martin '04 said. "He had some great games in the G League with Salt Lake. He's a great example of someone who just continues to develop and grow. We are excited to follow him in the Summer League in Las Vegas."
The Jazz will begin Summer League action on July 11 against the Charlotte Hornets. They will play four total contests and will face three top 10 picks in Kon Knueppel, Dylan Harper, and Tre Johnson. The full schedule can be found below.
Gainey was drafted 25th overall in the G League draft in October by the Salt Lake City Stars. In his first season in the G League, Gainey averaged a per 36 line of 9.5 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 4.1 blocks in 29 games.
Gainey was named Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year in 2020 and 2022, he also was named Second Team All-Ivy in 2022.
The Greensboro, NC native finished his career with Brown with the highest all-time field goal percentage (.699) in program history, the highest single-season field goal percentage (.703), and third all-time in blocked shots (125).
Gainey finished the 2020 season by leading the Ivy League and ranked 29th nationally in blocked shots per game. He also finished with 54 blocks for the season, the sixth-best mark in program history.
As a senior in 2022, Gainey ranked 39th nationally with 2.17 blocks per game while setting the Brown single-game record with eight blocks against Columbia (February 26, 2022). He also averaged a career-high 9.3 points and a career-high 6.9 rebounds as a senior en route to winning his second Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year.
Gainey is one of three players in program history to earn Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year as he joined Cedric Kuakumensah (2013 & 2014) and Obi Okolie (2019) on the list.
Gainey was also a two-time Walter Grimshaw Memorial Award Winner at Brown, which is presented to represent the best defensive player on the team.
Gainey also took home the Jim Turner '86 Award, which is presented to the member of the team who through hard work and dedication has improved the most throughout the year.
Utah Jazz 2025 NBA Summer League Schedule
- Friday, July 11 - Jazz vs. Hornets - 7 p.m. EST (ESPN)
- Sunday, July 13 - Jazz vs. Warriors - 10 p.m. EST (ESPN2)
- Monday, July 14 - Jazz vs. Spurs - 8:30 p.m. EST (NBATV)
- Wednesday, July 16 - Jazz vs. Wizards - 10 p.m. EST (ESPN)
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the backbone of our athletics program, playing a crucial role in enhancing the student-athlete experience. This is possible through philanthropic support from our alumni, parents, fans, and friends. Your gift through the Sports Foundation can immediately impact today's Brown Bears, helping them excel in the classroom, in competition, and, most importantly, in the community. Please click here to learn more about how you can support the Bears.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on X and @BrownU_Bears on Instagram. Like BrownUBears on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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