Noel Jones, a rugged 6-6 forward fulfills dream of making SU BB team

[Orangeyes]

http://metronews.ca/sports/412371/dartmouths-jones-finally-gets-chance-with-syracuse-orange/

 

[Frozen]

http://metronews.ca/sports/412371/dartmouths-jones-finally-gets-chance-with-syracuse-orange/

His name is Noel Jones. The photograph is credited to Craig Jones.

 

[Pierre Rondeau]

Here's an old scouting report from espn on Jones(Dec 08): doesn't seem all that bad for a walk on- maybe he could give us some decent minutes if a big gets hurt/ in foul trouble. Seems like he's cut from the brandon bass/ craig smith mold but not quite a good obviously. Best of luck to the young man!!

The big man from Novia Scotia has really settled in and is playing much better basketball now than he was earlier in the fall. He's flying fairly low under the radar to this point. But he has the upper body of a linebacker with huge shoulders and excellent muscle mass through his chest. He's also athletic, running the floor well for a guy his size, getting off his feet pretty quickly, and playing well above the rim. His blend of power and athleticism makes him a force around the rim as he goes to get the rebound, can dunk through contact or finish with either hand, and block shots both on the ball and coming from the weak side. He can make an elbow jumper with good elevation and a high release. His back to the basket game is also raw as he will often try to face up and attack or out-jump his defender for his turn-around jumper. Overall, he was a little lethargic earlier in the year when he was getting adjusted, but now looks every bit like a future D-I four-man.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Congrats to this young man. It seems JB carries more walk ons than most teams. It's a lot of work for them to juggle practice along with their athletics and JB has done a good job rewarding a few with schollies (plus we know it helps the school's APR,but that's for a diff post). Bottom line is that there is no glory for these kids but it's all about the love of the game.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

We landed Noel!

 

[sutomcat]

http://metronews.ca/sports/412371/dartmouths-jones-finally-gets-chance-with-syracuse-orange/

It is good to finally have a bluenoser on the team. Congrats to Jones.

 

[orangepassion]

Can he play O-Line?

 

[IthacaMatt]

http://metronews.ca/sports/412371/dartmouths-jones-finally-gets-chance-with-syracuse-orange/

We're getting to the point where we've got some pretty good walkons. It's almost like we're an SEC football school ! (LOL)

Seriously, though, we will be relying on a walk-on to be our 3rd point guard this year, and whoever it is (Nolan?) is going to actually see some playing time during the season, just in case.

 

[MyMeloMyMan]

Would start for ANY other D1 program..

 

[RhymesWithOrange]

After all he went through just to get one honest look by the staff? You've got a fan right here, baby.