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| Lance Jones Jr-2019 |
One of the
things we enjoy the most is seeing talent for the first time. Although Lance Jones (5’9/SG/IL) has established
himself as one of the top players in the country, we have only recently been
able to evaluate his talent. The Evanston, Illinois product came to our
attention after he logged in a standout performance at the Buckeye Prep Elite
Showcase in September. During his stay in Columbus, Jones impressed us with his
skill set, ability to shoot the rock from deep, and his elite motor. In fact, Jones was so impressive, he was
ranked among the top 20 in the 2019 division, which was absolutely loaded with
nationally ranked players. As further reward for his outstanding play, Jones was
selected to the prestigious showcase all-star team (DNP), and was named “Most Skilled” and "Mr. Hustle” by his coach.
Last season,
Jones ran with the We All-Can Go All-Stars, but in 2015 he will stick closer to
home and play with the Waukegan, Ill-based Future Elite. According to Coach Andre White Sr., Jones has an all around game, a high basketball IQ. He also describes Jones as quick, strong, with the ability to "attack the rack like a man." Andre White Jr, (5'7/PG/IL) a
crafty PG with the ability to break down the defense and drive, dish or score, will
join Jones in the backcourt. White is also ranked among the top guards in the
talent rich state of Illinois. Joining Jones and White on the team is Bryant Brown (6'3/PF/IL) who also attended the Buckeye Prep Elite Showcase in September and played his way into the all-star game. Jones is more than just a basketball player as
he is an honor roll student and appears to be a good kid from a good family. As he competes on the big stage, Jones will continue to draw attention from national media outlets. In fact, the NYBL currently ranks Jones #79
overall and #16 among point guards. Jones is also tops in his home state of Illinois, as he is ranked in the top 5 overall and as one of the top 2-3
Recently,
Jones duplicated his outstanding performance from Columbus with another great
outing at Ricky Moore’s Illinois Top Prospect Camp. At the invitation only event, which attracted
about 80 elite middle school players, Jones’ play garnered him Co-MYP honors along
with Chicago’s Markese Jacobs
(5’11/PG/Chicago). According to Jr.
Hoops Elite’s Ricky Moore, Jones’ ability to shoot from deep sets him apart
from others in his class. "When I say deep, I mean really deep," stated Moore. Moore also
described Jones as a “pure scorer.” When Jones’ Future Elite squad makes its
debut in the NYBL in March, Jones will get another opportunity to compete against
the best players in the nation and to raise his stock even higher.
Good kid
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