SALT LAKE CITY — Cody Williams can only remember a few things clearly since last Wednesday

There was hearing his name called at the draft, making him the 10th overall pick by the Utah Jazz; there was the celebratory handshake with his brother, and a happy dinner with his family. But the rest of it?

“It’s kind of a blur, to be honest,” he said.

There was a little comfort when he arrived in Salt Lake City to prepare for Summer League. Sure, there are still plenty of things to get settled as he transitions into life as a professional, but being back on a court practicing? That felt right.

He already sees where he can make an impact.

“We practiced today and we pulled up the numbers — (the Jazz were) 30th in 3-point attempts allowed, 30th in defensive percentage in the league last year,” said Williams, who will wear No. 5 with the Jazz. “So me coming in, especially as a rookie, with my length and my size and my versatility, things I can bring is on the defensive end is kind of my focus.”

As he spoke, his brother, Jalen — a rising star wing with the Oklahoma City Thunder — looked on from the small crowd. Cody Williams credited growing up with his brother for helping him reach the NBA.

“Never go easy. You don’t get better that way,” he said when asked what he learned playing against his older brother. “It’s definitely super competitive. I think the biggest thing just with how close our relationship is we can go at each other 100% and there would be no backlash, no hard feelings afterward, and just trying to get each other better on the court.”

Williams also credited Jalen for helping him prepare for the draft and his rookie year. Now, he’s looking forward to learning from his new teammates like second-year guard Keyonte George.

George, who will play alongside Utah’s three rookies at Summer League, may prove to be a young mentor for Utah’s 2024 draft picks. Former USC guard Isaiah Collier, Utah’s No. 29 pick, actually worked out with George leading up to the draft.

“It was actually kind of crazy, because I kept asking him, ‘I might need a shirt.’ I just kept telling him that the whole summer, and then ended up being here,” said Collier, who will wear No 13.

At this time last year, Collier was seen as a potential No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft. An up-and-down and injury-riddled season at USC led to him sliding to the end of the first round.

That wasn’t where he thought he’d go, but he thinks he landed in a good spot.

“I have to prove myself regardless,” he said. “I’m just happy to be in this situation.”

There’s hope his game, which includes a devastating first step and crossover, should translate well to the NBA, especially compared to clogged-up college offenses. And with his bulky frame, the Jazz see him potentially developing into a true two-way guard.

“He’s got all the talent physically and skill-wise to do that,” general manager Justin Zanik said. “Those are the most valuable players in our league — guys that can play both ways. There’s enormous potential there, and we’re going to help him unlock it.”