Kevin Jones offensive game...

[A Clockwork Orange]

Obviously not exact but it reminds me a lot of John Wallace.

 

[iommi]

Yeah, Wallace had the shot-blocking but not a bad comparison. By the way, Jones' drop-step is League-ready.

 

[Marsh01]

I think he is another Sam young. Decent shooter and a freaking beast on the boards.

 

[iommi]

I don't remember Jones having this kind of motor earlier in his career. Huggy has lit a fire under his ass. I think he'll do well in the NBA too. He'll have a long career.

 

[stuckinbig11]

He should be a lottery pick.

 

[Marsh01]

I don't remember Jones having this kind of motor earlier in his career. Huggy has lit a fire under his ass. I think he'll do well in the NBA too. He'll have a long career.

Also played second fiddle to desean butler for 2 years.

 

[Jake]

gonna be the contrarian in this thread. I don't see any aspect of his game that translates to the NBA. He's developed into a solid college player, and as someone pointed out, its his motor that gets it done. But a great motor and his skills gets you a nice career in Europe. He doesn't have an NBA position. And for all his greatness, he doesn't make big shots, nor can he create off the dribble.

 

[iommi]

Also played second fiddle to desean butler for 2 years.

True. Good point. And I also think Huggins told him to take charge this year. I think he'll be a top 15 pick.

 

[iommi]

gonna be the contrarian in this thread. I don't see any aspect of his game that translates to the NBA. He's developed into a solid college player, and as someone pointed out, its his motor that gets it done. But a great motor and his skills gets you a nice career in Europe. He doesn't have an NBA position. And for all his greatness, he doesn't make big shots.

His drop-step translates. His rebounding positioning and physique translate. And he has a decent mid-range game. His rebounding alone will give him a long career. He won't be a star.

 

[Marsh01]

True. Good point. And I also think Huggins told him to take charge this year. I think he'll be a top 15 pick.

Yep he certainly has the ability. I wish we had him!

 

[SoBeCuse]

I tend to agree with Jake. Great college player with that "motor" and tenacity. A drop-step dosn't do you much in the NBA if you can't create. Look at Wes. He's also not big enough like a Kenneth Faried to be a NBA PF which is his natural position, imo.

 

[iommi]

I see no reason why Jones can't be Carlos Boozer.

 

[SUFan44]

His drop-step translates. His rebounding positioning and physique translate. And he has a decent mid-range game. His rebounding alone will give him a long career. He won't be a star.

His drop step? He's 6-6. How on earth is he going to use that drop step against 6-9 PF's in the NBA?

He's Mike Glover with a much better jumpshot. He'll make a lot of money in Europe, maybe a cup of coffee in the NBA. But that's about it.

 

[SmilinBob]

Good comparison but what may separate them is their defense, I loved Wallace but he was a no man to man defense guy in the NBA. I don't know enough of Jones man to man defense to comment.