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Orlando's Anthony Black says Acuff has rare rookie guard poise and shot-making.

“It's not often that you see players coming to the league with that type of poise and that shot making ability, especially as guards, He usually takes a couple years to feel comfortable. But he looks really good. Getting to his spots, getting to the rim, making the right plays also.”

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Wagner says Magic need Anthony Black to stay aggressive and attack downhill.

“We need him to keep being aggressive and make plays going downhill.”

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Coach Sweeney praises Alex Morales for his two-way effort and winning habits.

“He does a great job of giving effort on both ends. Regardless of whether it's the offensive boards or defensive boards, (guarding) on the basketball, he does a great job of setting screens. All the little things that you need to win, he does. He did that in the G (League) for Osceola and has done it throughout his time, whether it's in practice or in the games, with us.”

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Collier's minutes dwindled after his option was declined.

“I'm young, I'm learning still. I feel like I trust him; I trust Will [Hardy] to make adjustments. ... So, I'm learning through it all and I feel like Will is doing a great job communicating with me ... whenever my minutes come again, I'll be ready.”

UTAIsaiah CollierDevelopment𝕏 Beat2h

Collier finally attempted a shot he has been working on.

“It's a shot that he's put in the work on for a while and he finally let it fly.”

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Ace Bailey and Darryn Peterson's minutes will be managed despite the Jazz being short four starters.

“Hardy isn't going to run Ace and Darryn into the ground, especially when the Jazz are down four starters.”