SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton brought his infectious personality to the University of Utah where he worked out with several members of the Utes football team.
Sexton went through a series of drills with quarterback Cam Rising, receivers Rayshawn Glover, Money Parks and Dorian Singer, as well as cornerback Zemaiah Vaughn.
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Sexton takes lessons from Utes receivers
Although the Jazz are still more than a month away from training camp, Sexton is in Utah trying his hand at golf and working his way around the University of Utah campus.
Working with the Utes’ top players, Sexton gained insight into the importance of technique and discipline on the football field.
Even by NBA standards, the Jazz guard is one of the best athletes in the league. But against Utah’s more experienced receivers, Sexton was consistently out of position when trying to break up a pass and dropped several Rising touchdown passes.
“I play defense,” Sexton said after practice. “I could be a defensive back.”
Goalie imparts wisdom to Utah players
In addition to sharing the field with the Utes players, Sexton took time after practice to impart his wisdom on how to stay motivated as a professional athlete.
“Once this is over, you have to look back and say, ‘I gave it everything I had,’” Sexton said. “Whatever your reason, your family, yourself, your situation, at the end of the day, we all have a goal to achieve.”
Now entering his seventh year in the NBA, the Jazz point guard appreciates his ability to meet young athletes and share what brings him joy.
“The biggest blessing I’ve had through all of this is being able to change the lives of people around me,” Sexton said. “I’ve been able to impact my community, my family and show younger people that if I made it here, you can do it too.”
The Jazz will open the preseason on October 4 when they host the New Zealand Breakers.
The Utes will open their schedule Aug. 30 against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
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Ben Anderson is the Utah Jazz insider for KSL Sports and co-host of Jake and Ben from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. with Jake Scott on 97.5 KSL Sports Zone. Find Ben on Twitter at @BensHoops or on Instagram @BensHoops.
