The Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is set to honor the Utah Jazz basketball team Monday night with a banquet and awards ceremony at the Salt Lake Marriott.

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Sports Illustrated writer Frank Deford is the scheduled speaker for the second annual Utah Jazz Awards Banquet. Team president and former head coach Frank Layden is to be master of ceremonies, and broadcaster Hot Rod Hundley will present the awards.A spokesman for the event said Jazz fans cast ballots during March for best offensive player, best defensive player, favorite newcomer, most improved, Mr. Hustle, team spirit, community service and most valuable player.

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