Cody Leron Williams (born November 20, 2004) is an American professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Colorado Buffaloes. He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 class. He is the younger brother of Oklahoma City Thunder player Jalen Williams.
 Williams with Colorado in 2024 | |
| No. 5 – Utah Jazz | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 20, 2004 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Perry (Gilbert, Arizona) |
| College | Colorado (2023–2024) |
| NBA draft | 2024: 1st round, 10th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Utah Jazz |
| Playing career | 2024–present |
| Career history | |
| 2024–present | Utah Jazz |
| 2024–2025 | →Salt Lake City Stars |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Early life
editWilliams was born in San Luis Obispo, California but grew up in Gilbert, Arizona after his family moved there when he was young.[1] He attended Perry High School.[2] As a junior, Williams was named the Premier Region Player of the Year after averaging 13 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals per game as Perry won the Class 6A state championship.[3][4] Williams averaged 18.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4 assists per game as a senior while leading the Pumas to a 30–1 record and a second consecutive state championship.[5] Williams was selected to play in the 2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game during his senior year.[6] He was also selected to play for Team USA in the Nike Hoops Summit.[7]
Williams was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 class, according to major recruiting services.[8][9] On November 9, 2022, Williams committed to playing college basketball for Colorado after considering offers from LSU, Arizona, UCLA, and USC.[10] He became the highest-ranked committed recruit in program history and the first five-star recruit to join Colorado.
| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Williams SF |
Gilbert, AZ | Perry (AZ) | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Nov 9, 2022 | |
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  247Sports: ESPN: (93) | ||||||
| Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 7 247Sports: 4 ESPN: 7 | ||||||
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College career
editProfessional career
editOn June 26, 2024, Williams was selected with the tenth overall pick by the Utah Jazz in the 2024 NBA Draft[12] and on July 2, he signed with them.[13] Throughout his rookie season, he was assigned several times to the Salt Lake City Stars.[14] In his rookie season, Williams averaged 4.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists.[15]
Entering the 2025-2026 season, Williams began to see an increase in minutes, and in his increased role, he began to see some signs of improvement.[16] In the 2025-2026 season, Williams also saw his first-ever start, where in the games against the Dallas Mavericks, he scored eight points, tallied four rebounds, and dished out two steals in 22 minutes of gameplay.[17] On Saturday, January 10, 2026, in a demoralizing blow against the Charlotte Hornets, Williams finished the game with a -60, making it the worst +/- record in NBA history, beating both Scoot Henderson's and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl's record of -58.[18] On March 15, Williams recorded a career-high 34 points with seven rebounds in a 111–113 loss to the Sacramento Kings.[19]
National team career
editWilliams was named to the United States under-19 basketball team, which was coached by Colorado head coach Tad Boyle, to play in the 2023 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup.[20]
Career statistics
edit| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
editCollege
editPersonal life
editWilliams is the son of Ron and Nicole Williams. He has two older siblings, Jasmine and Jalen.[21] Williams' older brother, Jalen Williams, currently plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the National Basketball Association.[22]
References
edit- ↑ Seliga, Jacob (November 9, 2022). "Commitment Analysis: Cody Williams commits to Colorado". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ↑ Alvira, Zach (March 1, 2021). "Cody Williams becoming star for Perry basketball". East Valley Tribune. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ↑ "Perry 5-star basketball recruit Cody Williams signs with Colorado". The Arizona Republic. November 9, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ↑ "Cody Williams, Koa Peat lead Perry to first state basketball title". The Arizona Republic. March 2, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ↑ Divens, Jordan (March 29, 2023). "2022-23 MaxPreps All-America Team: Cameron Boozer of Columbus headlines high school basketball's best". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ↑ "Colorado's Baye Fall, CU Buffs recruit Cody Williams named McDonald's All Americans". The Denver Post. January 25, 2023. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ↑ Meyer, Craig (February 14, 2023). "Colorado signee Cody Williams named to Team USA roster for Nike Hoop Summit". Rivals.com. Archived from the original on May 12, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ↑ Pascoe, Bruce (August 29, 2022). "Arizona target Cody Williams rises to No. 14 in ESPN class of 2023 rankings". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ↑ Bossi, Eric (September 13, 2022). "Top 25 senior Cody Williams updates his recruitment in the midst of visits". 247Sports. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ↑ Borzello, Jeff; Biancardi, Paul (November 9, 2022). "Colorado lands first five-star recruit of Tad Boyle's tenure". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ↑ "Forward Cody Williams declares for the NBA draft after a single season at Colorado". NBC Sports. Associated Press. April 22, 2024. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ↑ Larsen, Andy (June 26, 2024). "Utah Jazz draft Colorado forward Cody Williams at No. 10 in NBA Draft". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ↑ "Utah Jazz Sign Cody Williams and Isaiah Collier". NBA.com. July 2, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ↑ "2024-2025 Salt Lake City Stars Transaction History". RealGM.com. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Cody Williams Stats". ESPN. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ↑ Koch, Jared (October 6, 2025). "Utah Jazz's Cody Williams Sets Clear Goal for Year Two". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Jazz's Cody Williams: Sees 22 minutes in start". Rotowire via CBS Sports. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ↑ Wimbish, Jasmyn (January 11, 2026). "How historic was the Hornets' beatdown of the Jazz? This one stat shows just how eye-popping the win was". CBS Sports. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Jazz's Cody Williams: Erupts for career-high 34 in loss". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ↑ Munsterteiger, Adam (June 16, 2023). "Cody Williams makes the 2023 USA U19 men's national team". 247Sports. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ↑ "Cody Williams - Men's Basketball". University of Colorado Athletics. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ↑ Pascoe, Bruce (June 19, 2022). "While Jalen Williams is talk of NBA Draft, younger brother Cody draws Arizona's attention". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
External links
edit- Career statistics from NBA.com · Basketball Reference
- Colorado Buffaloes bio
- USA Basketball bio