At the 2024 NBA Draft, Taylor Rooks talks with No. 10 overall pick Cody Williams about how he might fit in with the Jazz.
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The Jazz entered the 2024 NBA Draft with the No. 10, No. 29 and No. 32 overall picks.
No. 10 pick: Cody Williams
Williams fits the coveted prototype of a lengthy, athletic wing. His explosiveness isn’t jaw-dropping, but he can push the ball in transition and turn the corner on slower defenders in the halfcourt. His best offense comes when he can get a head of steam toward the rim and finish over rim protectors.
If the defense commits too hard, he’s capable of making the right passing read. On the other end of the court, Williams can make life tough for almost any offensive player and would most likely thrive in a switch-heavy scheme. — RotoWire. Go deeper.
No. 29 pick: Isaiah Collier
A consensus top-five recruit in the 2023 class, Collier committed to USC over offers from Cincinnati, UCLA and Michigan. While the Trojans scuffled to a 15-18 record and missed the NCAA Tournament, Collier had a standout freshman season, averaging 16.3 points, 4.3 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.5 steals on 49/34/67 shooting splits. At season’s end, he was named to the Pac 12 All-Freshman team.
At 6-foot-3, Collier has good size for an NBA point guard, and adding weight to his 205-pound frame won’t be necessary. In high school and college, Collier consistently bullied his way to the rim. — RotoWire. Go deeper.
No. 32 pick: Kyle Filipowski
A seven-footer who can play both power forward and center, Filipowski seems like one of the safest picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. He has an excellent assist rate, has proven to be a solid shooter with a range that stretches beyond the three-point line and owns a decent offensive game near the rim, where his efficiency plays at his best.
There are question marks as to how he’d handle the league’s physicality, but he seems to have a strong enough frame since he’s a 248-pound seven-footer. He’s not the most athletic big man out there, but he compensates for the lack of athleticism with above-average passing and an ability to stretch the floor. Filipowski needs to improve defensively, particularly as a rim protector, and he’s an absolute liability from the free-throw line, but overall, the positives outweigh the negatives when determining his potential as a prospect. — RotoWire. Go deeper.
