2023 Recruiting: UConn interest in St. John's David Jones

[Hey Adrien!]

 

[Huskyforlife]

Not the biggest fan, but that list is very strong. Wish he could shoot better.

 

[auror]

We could do worse, but we could also do better.

 

[superjohn]

He's very talented, hasn't played for a coach yet who stresses shot selection.

 

[Tenspro2002]

Jackson replacement?

 

[husky429]

If he's willing to be a bench player or 4th/5th option I'm fine with it. Far too ineffecient to be a team leader, but IIRC he's a pretty solid rebounder and defender. He could definitely be a backup to Karaban or maybe play the 3 for us.

 

[Psolo12]

Prototypical Arkansas player

 

[Hey Adrien!]

David Jones' Big East ranks last season:

• 1st in shot usage
• 2nd in possession usage
• 13th in OR%
• 6th in DR%
• Shot 32.8% from 3 during conference play

David Jones' Big East ranks in 21-22 w/ DePaul

• 2nd in steal rate
• 12th in block rate
• 11th in assist rate

At 6'6 210, Jones is an excellent athlete and does a little bit of everything. I can see Hurley helping him grow as a defender as the season progresses, a la Joey C. Overall, I like his energy whenever I've watched him, always hustling.

No way Jones gets the usage rate he had a DePaul and St. John's, but I see that working in his favor in terms of efficiency, should he come here. I'd expect an uptick in defensive ability and 3P%.

He needs a waiver, though. That's a big reason why he's still available.

 

[Huskyforlife]

After being the 6th man at St John’s, part of me thinks he’s looking for a contender to play the same role on. It’s not like he’d start at Kentucky or Arky either.

 

[RipCity]

Sounds like he’s worth taking a shot on

 

[Nebraskan18]

I like it

 

[alphasigko]

Jackson replacement?

I do not think we can really find a "replacement" fro AJax. Perhaps something like him, but not really.

 

[upstater]

It's going to be very hard for him to rise into my top 2 David Joneses.

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[Waquoit]

It's going to be very hard for him to rise into my top 2 David Joneses.

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[Horatio]

 

[M.S.G.]

If Jackson goes, which I am pretty sure will happen, and Newton returns - this kid could be a nice piece going forward to keep us afloat while the freshmen get their legs under them.

 

[Umami Zen]

Always looked to me that Jones had to go find his own shots at St Johns.. Either because of Mike A's offensive schemes and/or teammates looking to other players first.. Has smooth stroke at foul line and isn't afraid to mix it up under the boards or finish in traffic.... If he's ok working for the PT he would get.. He could be an asset. A taller Naheim A ..

Also think his FG% improves when surrounded by better players that he would have at UConn.. And a motion offense with multiple ball handlers who can get the ball to him in his spots.. Needs to establish eligibility first but apparently our staff thinks that hurdle can be overcome by virtue of their interest.

 

[uconngb]

It's going to be very hard for him to rise into my top 2 David Joneses.

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Davey doesn't count....

 

[hasheemthedream]

We need someone that can create their own shot, David Jones could certainly help us. Hurley will clean up the shot selection. The bigger issue is the waiver to play right away.

 

[MDHuskFan]

He reminds me of a pre-UConn version of what Tyrese Martin was….. (ducks from all the hate I’m going to get for this take)

 

[AntG168]

He reminds me of a pre-UConn version of what Tyrese Martin was….. (ducks from all the hate I’m going to get for this take)

And all the posters who didn’t want Tyrese. I trust Hurley

 

[husky429]

And all the posters who didn’t want Tyrese. I trust Hurley

Particularly with a Big East player. We have the scout on him... hard to imagine interest without a role in mind.

 

[REB1094]

If we're recruiting him to be our guy to take the ball and go get a bucket like he was the last few years, then I'd think the reigning national champions could find someone better for that role..

If we're recruiting him to be a role player off the bench (or as the last option in the starting 5), I could get behind it. Percentages aren't great but I feel like that's more of a function of how many stupid shots he had to take at SJU. Seems like some folks on Twitter and on here agree with that eye test, which is reassuring

Definitely a good player, but he would need to understand that he's not getting 13 shots a game here. And if we're pursuing him, and if he's still interested in us, then I would assume that message is loud and clear

 

[gtcam]

I liked the kid at DePaul and St John’s. His offense is an improvement over AJax but he needs to work on the defensive end. Bonus- he knows NBE play and the opponents. He’s a plug in and use guy.

 

[Dove]

After being the 6th man at St John’s, part of me thinks he’s looking for a contender to play the same role on. It’s not like he’d start at Kentucky or Arky either.

Did you really write, "Arky?"