Brice Sensabaugh's 43-Point Career Night Highlights Breakout Stretch with Utah Jazz

Utah Jazz three-year veteran Brice Sensabaugh, out of Ohio State University, is coming off a career-high 43 points against the Chicago Bulls on January 14th. He finished with 43 points (15-22 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 8-8 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals over 34 minutes off the bench. Unfortunately for Sensabaugh, despite his big night, the Jazz fell to the Bulls 128-126.

After the game, Sensabaugh was asked about his career night against the Bulls.

“It’s a blessing,” said Sensabaugh, who made 15 of 22 shots from the field. “I have no words for it, to be honest. I’m incredibly grateful. Obviously, to do something like I did today was special. It means a lot to me to be in the record books and stamp my name.”

“It starts off with trying to help any young player fit into the ecosystem of your team,” Jazz coach Will Hardy said. “Because when you’re trying to earn credibility as a young player, the first thing you have to do is earn credibility (with) your teammates. So it was more about trying to create an environment where Brice could fit in with the rest of the group.”

Since Christmas of 2025, Sensabaugh has taken on a bigger role in the Jazz’s rotation — playing at least 30 minutes in nine of the last 11 games (eight starts) while averaging 16.3 points, 3.5 boards, 2.2 assists, 2.0 threes, and 1.0 steals in 30.7 minutes.

A large part of that is because of the work he has been putting in with NBA champion turned Utah Jazz assistant coach Jason Terry and Vice President of Player Development Avery Bradley, who is also an NBA champion.

Before the Utah Jazz took on the Dallas Mavericks on January 17th, 2026, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Jason Terry spoke to LandonBuford.com about Sensabaugh’s development.

“He’s gotten better. He took care of his body, so his diet has been better. He’s definitely more efficient, and he has a shooter’s mentality, which we love.”

Brice Sensabaugh finished that game with 25 points on 10-of-20 shooting from the field, six rebounds, and two assists in 30 minutes of play. The Jazz went on to lose 138-120 against the Dallas Mavericks.

After the game, Sensabaugh spoke to LandonBuford.com about learning from both Avery Bradley and Jason Terry.

“Yeah, it’s always good to have ex-NBA players on the staff, just because they’re good at pouring back into us,” Sensabaugh told Buford. “They let us know, like, the real ins and outs — the league back then and even now. Like what they see in comparison from then and now. So, it’s good. It’s great to have those guys. They never hold back.”