UCLA Pursues JC Point Guard
By Tracy Pierson
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Date: Dec 4, 2009
UCLA now has a new recruiting target: Lazeric Jones, the 6-1 prospect from Carterville (Ill.) John W. Logan Junior College, who some scouts consider one of the best JC point guards in the nation. For the full BRO story, click here (needs a subscription).
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Bio from BRO.com:
Jones was lightly recruited out of Chicago Simeon, but grew a couple of inches and then was impressive in the summer of 2009 heading into his sophomore year at Logan. He's now considered one of the best JUCO point guard prospects in the nation, with a strong body, good quickness, an ability to slash, an accurate outside shot and being a good defender.
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Former Chicago Simeon Star Lazeric Jones Of Juco Powerhouse John A. Logan College Continuing To See His Recruiting Stock Fly High
By Brian Stinnette
Chicagohoops.com
October 27, 2009
Former Chicago Simeon star Lazeric Jones of John A. Logan College is seeing his recruiting stock flying high on the heels of a strong summer, and a very strong jamboree run this fall. Jones has now established himself as one of the top junior college prospects in the country.
Jones, a 6'2", 200-pound point guard, is a superb floor leader who excels both with his ability to score, and also with his ball-distribution skills. Jones has a strong frame which allows him to absorb contact, and to then easily finish off his drives with buckets.
John A. Logan assistant coach Kyle Smithpeters marvels at the ability that Jones has to control game tempo and momentum. "He knows when to push the basketball, and when to pull it back, and always puts his teammates in good situations to score," said Smithpeters.
Available point guards are in short supply nationally, and Jones is now seeing programs from all levels picking up on his trail. Highly regarded juco analyst Jerry Mullens has Jones pegged as one of the top floor leaders in the country, and his recruiting has in turn soared.
Wisconsin has already been in to see Jones. Oklahoma made inquiries after watching him put on a show at a juco jamboree. Baylor and UCLA have also made active inquiries, with UCLA expected in to see him this week. Nevada, UIC and Utah State are all also among a long line of programs that have let it be known that they are serious about the former Simeon star.
The junior college season is set to begin in less than a week, and Jones can expect to continue to see his list of suitors grow as he prepares to lead a loaded John A. Logan team that is poised to rank among the best in the country.
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