UCLA Target for 2010: Terrence Jones 6-8 219 SF

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Terence Jones
Hometown Portland, OR
High School Jefferson High School
Position rank Small Forward # 3
Height 6'8"
Weight 219 lbs.


from ESPN.com Men's College Basketball Recruiting

Evaluation

May, 2009: Jones has a great body and is a versatile forward who scores inside and out. He has a nice stroke from behind the 3-point arc and can also play with his back to the basket or out of the high post. He is skilled playing with his face to the basket and can put the ball on the floor and create his own shot and has a good feel passing the ball out of the post. He is a great offensive rebounder who is quick off the floor and pursues the ball relentlessly. Jones is a smart player; he sees the floor well and understands the game. He plays under control and doesn't force the action. On the defensive end, Jones gives good effort, and he can guard all five spots. He has the ability to be a shutdown defender if he puts his mind to it. He is clearly one of the top players in the Class of 2010.

April, 2009: This athletic combination forward has great size and good strength for his age. Jones has the body of a power forward but prefers to play on the perimeter. He has deep three point range off the catch. He doesn't get great elevation on his shot but he has a terrific release and follow through. He simply shoots over smaller defenders in transition or in the half court in a closeout situation. Jones is a perfect pick and pop forward and would also thrive in a 4 out 1 in offensive scheme. He can knock down the three on both sides of the floor but this lefty prefers the left side. Jones needs to add the post up game too his offensive attack to take advantage of his size against smaller defenders and work to develop scoring moves off the dribble in the middle game. Jones loves to hang out in the short corner along the baseline to receive drop off passes created by guard penetration where he power dunks with a clear path to the rim. He is a good area rebounder on both ends but must look to be more physical at times. Jones is a sure shot high major forward but has not scratched the surface of how good he could become.

July, 2008: Jones portrays himself as a 1, but due to his bulky frame, he projects more as a hybrid 4-man. He does have a knack for passing, but there are other areas of his game that need his attention. His jump shot - more like a set shot - is a tad erratic and he is somewhat of a volume shooter as well. He needs to continue to tighten up his handle and become a more dominant scorer in the paint to reach his potential.

June, 2008: Terrence is a very skilled wing player. He can play all 3 perimeter positions. He is probably best at the 3 or 1 positions. Terrence is very skilled with the ball and is a very good passer. He is what is termed a "playmaker". This long lefty is a very good penetrator and is effective at breaking his man down off the dribble. He is not a great shooter but can make shots out to 17 feet. Game and look are similar to former University of Michigan player Bernard Robinson.

Notes
Travel Team: I-5 Elite...Wingspan: 84"...Visits to Oklahoma (Oct. 10), Washington (Oct. 17), Kentucky (Oct. 27), Oregon (Oct. 31) and UCLA (Nov. 6)...