Derrick Jones Impressive Again

[otp85]

Derrick Jones continues to impress anyone who has the chance to watch him this. Dropped 31 again. This kid is getting better and better everyday.

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcspo...sic-day-2-recap-derrick-jones-puts-on-a-show/

 

[husky99]

He is hot.....

 

[SaeHusky]

I really want this guy -incredible athlete - he's at the top of my wish list with Adams already on board

 

[HobokenHusky]

His handle is looser than Jenna Haze but it's pretty obvious how athletically gifted he is - when he leaves the ground on a few of those dunks it doesn't look like he'll even get close to the rim. Reminds me a bit of DeAndre with the smoothness and the length.

 

[HooperScooper]

He is hot.....

Like fire? 1 like to whoever identifies that reference first.

 

[nomar]

Like fire? 1 like to whoever identifies that reference first.

Come on. Dickie Simpkins.

 

[HooperScooper]

Come on. Dickie Simpkins.

You get 1 like. Congrats.

 

[Chin Diesel]

So, in Borges' recruiting article from a couple of days ago Jones' coach said this:

"Myers added that Jones is “extremely athletic, and really knows how to play the game of basketball, as well. He understands the nuances of it. That’s the greatest thing about him. His upside can be tremendous, but he’s still scratching the surface. He’s so athletic, people don’t understand other things he can do because he wows you with his athleticism.”"

http://www.nhregister.com/sports/20140709/uconn-coach-kevin-ollie-and-staff-hit-recruiting-trail

And then in the article linked above, they write this:

But the reality of his game at this point in his development is that there simply isn’t that much beyond his ability to jump. It looks like it’s starting to come along, as he knocked down a jumper off of a pick-and-roll on Thursday and got by his defender and to the rim in half court sets a couple of times as well. He still has work to do, but that’s a step in the right direction.
Here’s the thing about Jones right now: he hasn’t made the leap to where he’s taking a professional approach to his daily life as a basketball player. And that’s fine. He just turned 17 years old and he’s clearly still maturing into his body, as well as maturing as a person. The good news? He’s not concerned with media attention — he has no interest whatsoever in getting interviewed — and he’s yet to be jaded by a system that monetizes the sport.


You really have to stretch to reconcile the two different analysis.

 

[huskiesNhoos]

I've heard more reports leaning towards the 2nd analysis. He's an incredible athlete still learning to play the game. I think the first one is just his coach being prone to hyperbole when discussing his superstar player. However, he does seem to be progressing nicely, and I would love to see what KO can do with him

 

[husky99]

Myers is his coach. could be biased

 

[Rocktheworld]

Myers is his coach. could be biased

Also sees Derrick play more than anyone....

 

[otp85]

From what I have seen from him it is somewhere inbetween. He is an incredible athlete. He also understands the game very well, on both ends of the court. He always seems to be in the right position; gets alot of easy baskets, never caught watching on D.

It's the skills that he is working and learning. Shooting, passing, dribbling. And if you've watched his progression this Summer alone you can tell he is putting in the work.

When I first saw him play I honestly thought he reminded of Victor Rudd and I wasn't all that impressed. The more I watched the more I realized I was wrong. With our coaching staff I think he just gets better and better.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

I give you credit for comparing someone's game to Victor Rudd. I had zero idea who that was.

 

[UconnU]

The defense at the break out classic lol. You guys watch that video?

 

[otp85]

I give you credit for comparing someone's game to Victor Rudd. I had zero idea who that was.

Haha, he couldn't do much but he could jump.

 

[Huskies4ever]

Come on. Dickie Simpkins.

One of my favorite names!

If DJ wants to be here, I would not complain one bit.

 

[UCweCONN]

Like fire? 1 like to whoever identifies that reference first.

I was gonna say OldDirtyBastard. "Me and Mariah, go back like babies with pacifiers. Ol' Dirt Dog no liar, keep your fantasy hot like fire."

 

[PomonaHusky]

The defense at the break out classic lol. You guys watch that video?

I wouldn't play any defense either if I had to wear those hideous purple and white uniforms.

 

[CTBasketball]

This guy reminds me of a cross between Shaquille Johnson and Deron Washington. Energy guy - I like it.