The Utah Jazz have signed guard Bez Mbeng to a two-year contract, NBA insider Shams Charania reported Thursday. Jason Tranos of Priority Sports confirmed the deal to ESPN, marking the Yale product’s first full NBA contract after going undrafted in 2025.
The Utah Jazz are signing guard Bez Mbeng to a two-year contract, Jason Tranos of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. After two 10-day contracts, the undrafted Yale product lands a full NBA deal.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 2, 2026
Mbeng initially joined the Jazz on a 10-day contract on March 13, following a season with the Sioux Falls Skyforce. The 22-year-old averaged 5.0 points, 3.4 assists, and 3.4 rebounds in 11 appearances for Utah this season.
A product of Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Maryland, Mbeng played four seasons at Yale from 2021–2025. Despite going undrafted, his performance in the G League and short NBA stints earned him a permanent roster spot.
The Jazz are facing significant injury challenges, with key players such as Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr., Walker Kessler, and Jusuf Nurkic sidelined for the remainder of the season.
Guard Isaiah Collier and Elijah Harkless are also listed as out for Friday’s game against the Rockets. Mbeng’s signing provides depth in the backcourt amid the team’s current 21-56 record.
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