Jamail Jones on ESPN2 now

[VwArrior1]

After the 1st qtr he has 6pts on 3/3 from the field.  He must of read this forum because he's been putting the ball on the floor and finishing with authority.

[squirrel]

He threw down a sick dunk to score the last basket of the first period.

[Clam Crowder]

looks really good had a good post move, looks like he knows what hes doing so far and hes playing against the best player in the country in rivers

[Norm]

Too bad Doc couldn't steer any of his sons to Marquette, especially Austin.

[MUFC9295]

Jones is playing like a D1/Big East contributor.  In these last two games (the only I've seen), he hasn't demonstrated the awkwardness of an unrefined high schooler.   For those of you more knowledgeable, how much of what is on display here can we expect next year?

[chren21]

Yeah... Any reason that Doc's boyz didn't even consider MU?

[chren21]

Is it me or does he look lazy on defense?

[Norm]

He looked good a couple times covering Rivers.

[Tugg Speedman]

Yeah... Any reason that Doc's boyz didn't even consider MU?

For the same reason Jeremiah is at IU and Doc does not appear happy he left G-Town ... he lets them make their own decisions.

[CrazyEcho]

Is it me or does he look lazy on defense?

Even if he is in HS, he won't sniff the floor at MU unless he's giving it his all on D.

[chren21]

I agree... as good as his shot looks. He needs to play d and hustle all the time.. I dont see that.  But the shot is beautiful..

[Sawsi]

Offensively he is impressive and it seems like he plays defense in spurts.  When he is on the ball it seems as if he gives 10x more attention then when he is off the ball.  

Edit:   That spin in the lane with under a minute left in the fourth was sick!

[Norm]

The one thing he does seem to do well on defense is communicate. He is often pointing out where different players are.

Wow - what a spin move!!

[Clam Crowder]

I really am liking what I see imagine him with DJO two people that can shoot and get in the lane like that wow!

[Sawsi]

He just was named the top performer of the game.

[jmd1914]

watched almost the whole game.. jones reminds me of a DJO in some ways because of the average defense, great outside shooting and not afraid to drive to the basket. he also attacks the offensive boards and passes a fair amount. he will fit in best at the 2 or 3 backing up DJO and Jimmy, but i could also see Buzz finding a way to fit him into the starting lineup after a while if he improves.

[PGsHeroes32]

I just turned the game on, good to see Jones doing well, I thought the game was at 12 so im pissed. How many does Rivers have?

[Norm]

ESPN crew just gave him the Top Performer award for the game.

I love his offensive skills and I think he has potential on the D side.

Like jhags15 said, I'd love to see what he and DJO could do to opponents defense with their ability to shoot and drive. It will take lots of hard work on Jones' part to get on the floor, but those two together could pack a great 1-2 punch, especially if Junior gets his confidence back and can create lanes and distribute to them.

[VwArrior1]

It is amazing sometimes how opinions change over a player so drastically in one game.  With that said I'm lovin what I see and I think he'll find some playing time next year.

[chren21]

Dont get crazy this is an high school game...  What has he done in OT?

[PGsHeroes32]

hes got 2 in OT, cramped up a bit but stayed in the game

[Sawsi]

While watching Jamail this game I couldn't help but think of Manny Harris.

[Tugg Speedman]

In the post game Jay Williams said he was talking to Buzz during the game on the phone and he agreed with Buzz that the sky is the limit for him.

Also, did I hear the announcers of the game correctly when they said he is a "top student and senior class president?"  If so, icing on the cake!

[PGsHeroes32]

Jay Williams was really impressed with his game and said Buzz will love him. He siad the potential is sky high.

[Canadian Dimes]

I watched the second half, despite being on the court with the Kid going to 'Nova and the Rivers boy who is a top 5 recruit he was the best player on the court.  Just one game and not saying he is better than Rivers, but today he was.

 Also, from what i saw he was better than the Bell kid going to 'Nova who is rated higher than him.  Taller than Bell, longer than Bell, more skilled than Bell, and more athletic than Bell.  Rated lower than Bell becuase Bell is going to Nova and Jones is only going to Marquette.

For those that have not seen him picture Todd Townsend with skills.