One of the most highly anticipated rookie classes in NBA history will make their debut this October.

No. 2 overall pick and Canton native Darryn Peterson will make his long-awaited NBA debut in the Utah Jazz's 2026-27 season opener on Oct. 21. This matchup will be extra special as Peterson faces off against Cameron Boozer, who was selected No. 3 in the same draft.

The former Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy star already showed what he was capable of during the preseason. Now the 6-foot-5 guard coming out of Kansas will look to stamp his name in his first official contest.

"I have a ton of pride being from Canton, Ohio. It’s a place where not a lot of people make it out. It’s a place where chasing a dream isn’t the usual. So, I carry that everywhere I go. Keeps me humble. Keeps me grateful to know where I came from," Peterson said in a recent interview with Andscape.

"The McCollom brothers [Errick and CJ] were inspirations to me growing up because it showed me that you can make it from Canton," he said. "That isn’t a thing that’s super normal where we’re from. So, they were role models for me, and then I was able to work out with them as I got older. That was huge for my preparation as well. Appreciated it every time."

Here's what to know ahead of the Jazz-Grizzlies game.

When is Darryn Peterson's first NBA game?

What TV channel is the Jazz vs. Grizzlies game on?

If you're in Ohio or outside the team's local market, the game will not be available on TV.

Local broadcasts for Grizzlies games will be on DAZN, and the Jazz game will be on KJZZ 14.

How to stream the Jazz vs. Grizzlies game live online

The game will be available to stream on NBA League Pass.

How did the Jazz and Grizzlies do last season?

The Utah Jazz were at the bottom of the standings last year, finishing 22-60 and placing 15th in the Western Conference. The team looks to take a step now, with a roster boasting former all-stars Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr., as well as sophomore Ace Bailey, Brice Sensabaugh and Keyonte George.

The Memphis Grizzlies didn't fare much better, finishing 25-70 and earning the No. 13 spot in the West. The team will have a new look thanks to the addition of Boozer and the move to trade Ja Morant. Other notable players include 7-footer Zach Edey, Cedric Coward and GG Jackson.

What is the spread for the Utah Jazz game?

The Jazz are favored by 2.5 points according to FanDuel.