Meet the 2018-19 edition of the Utah Jazz

Here are the 16 members of the 2018-19 Utah Jazz, with a little analysis thrown in for good measure. Tyler Cavanaugh and Naz Mitrou-Long are two-way players this season, which means they’ll split time between the Jazz and their G-League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars.

GRAYSON ALLEN

Position: Shooting guard

Ht./Wgt.: 6-5, 205

College: Duke

Experience: 1st season

Allen has the sweet shooting form and plenty of athleticism to make him an intriguing prospect for the future. But his defense will determine whether or not he can get on the floor this year.

TONY BRADLEY

Position: Center

Ht./Wgt.: 6-11, 240

College: North Carolina

Experience: 2nd season

He’s three years younger than Allen, so it’s forgivable that he has a limited NBA skill-set right now. But he’s great at keeping the ball high on offensive rebounds or roll catches and finishing for easy points.

ALEC BURKS

Position: Shooting guard

Ht./Wgt.: 6-6, 214

College: Colorado

Experience: 8th season

He can score, but can he do more? The good news: his playmaking has improved in recent years, but his tendency to go rogue outside of the Jazz’s system hurts his playing time.

TYLER CAVANAUGH

Position: Power forward

Ht./Wgt.: 6-9, 239

College: George Washington

Experience: 2nd season

Found playing time at PF and C for an short-handed Atlanta team last year, but the Hawks chose to waive him at the end of the year. Good shooter and decision maker on offense, iffy finisher and defender.

JAE CROWDER

Position: Small forward

Ht./Wgt.: 6-6, 235

College: Marquette

Experience: 7th season

Lineups featuring him as small-ball 4 worked superbly for the Jazz, but Crowder shot just 38 percent last year with the Jazz. Will more time to learn Snyder’s system improve his efficiency?

DANTE EXUM

Position: Point guard

Ht./Wgt.: 6-6, 190

Home country: Australia

Experience: 4th season

After receiving a $30 million extension, it’s now time for Exum to show that he can be an impact player on both ends of the floor. Already shows the defensive skills and transition ability, now needs half-court game.

DERRICK FAVORS

Position: Power forward

Ht./Wgt.: 6-10, 265

College: Georgia Tech

Experience: 9th season

The longest-tenured Jazzman returns as the team’s starting power forward, but last year played a majority of his minutes at the center position. He can play both roles well if his outside shooting improves.

RUDY GOBERT

Position: Center

Ht./Wgt.: 7-1, 245

Home country: France

Experience: 6th season

The most feared player on the Jazz roster; opposing offenses change everything when Gobert’s on the court to avoid him in the paint. He’s the reason the Jazz had the best defense in the NBA last season.

JOE INGLES

Position: Small forward

Ht./Wgt.: 6-6, 226

Home country: Australia

Experience: 5th season

Mild-mannered looks betray “Jingles’” personality as a brash trash-talking instigator on the court. But he has become one of the league’s best role players thanks to his sweet 3-point shot, playmaking skills, and solid defense.

DONOVAN MITCHELL

Position: Shooting guard

Ht./Wgt.: 6-3, 211

College: Louisville

Experience: 2nd season

His rookie season turned everything around for the Jazz right when they needed it most. Now, the franchise will go as high as he does. Can he become more efficient in Year 2 with defenses keying on him?

NAZ MITROU-LONG

Position: Shooting guard

Ht./Wgt.: 6-4, 209

College: Iowa State

Experience: 2nd season

A talented shooter, but with a questionable NBA frame. He’s a natural leader, though, and a strong locker room fit. His biggest role in a crowded guard rotation will be to lead the Salt Lake City Stars.

RAUL NETO

Position: Point guard

Ht./Wgt.: 6-1, 179

Home country: Brazil

Experience: 4th season

Starting the season off with a hamstring injury must be frustrating after an injury filled 2017-18 season, but when he did play, it was his best season yet. Defensively solid, good shooter, vertically challenged.

GEORGES NIANG

Position: Power forward

Ht./Wgt.: 6-8, 230

College: Iowa State

Experience: 3rd season

One of the most skilled players on the team, without the athleticism to match, Niang has a role to play on this Jazz team. Think of a better-shooting version of Boris Diaw’s final NBA season in Utah, but without the coffee.

ROYCE O’NEALE

Position: Shooting guard

Ht./Wgt.: 6-6, 215

College: Baylor

Experience: 2nd season

One of the smartest perimeter defenders in the league, things get a bit tougher for O’Neale on the offensive end. But a developing shot and ballhandling skills could round out his already-strong playmaking.

RICKY RUBIO

Position: Point guard

Ht./Wgt.: 6-4, 194

Home country: Spain

Experience: 8th season

A prodigy of a point guard who adapted to Snyder’s system in the second half of 2017-18, Rubio is more comfortable entering an NBA season than ever before. If his shot matches his confidence, he’ll have his best season.

THABO SEFOLOSHA

Position: Small forward

Ht./Wgt.: 6-7, 220

Home country: Switzerland

Experience: 13th season

Returning from knee surgery, Sefolosha isn’t quite the All-NBA defender he was in his prime. But he does add offensive know-how and is one of the most popular figures in the locker room.

EKPE UDOH

Position: Center

Ht./Wgt.: 6-10, 240

College: Baylor

Experience: 7th season

Besides being the only NBA player with a community book club, Udoh’s also one of the league’s most talented rim protectors. He’s also a good passer, but a mechanical, at best, finisher around the rim.