October 16, 20187 yr 1 minute ago, TexasFan21 said: So he’s pretty good? He's part of that New Hampshire->Texas pipeline! Of course he's good. Is he signing in the early signing period?
October 16, 20187 yr Author IT write-up: http://insidetexas.com/jones-joins-texas-basketballs-co-2019/
October 16, 20187 yr Damn @Machinator you speedy. Always cool to get international kids, especially since I used to do a fair amount of business in the Bahamas. Hook 'em! Here's the IT write up:
October 16, 20187 yr I'll get blasted for this, and I like him as a prospect, but this is weird fit in the class
October 16, 20187 yr Author 1 minute ago, Fud said: I'll get blasted for this, and I like him as a prospect, but this is weird fit in the class Seems like a 5 who fashions himself a wing. Not sure where he ends up.
October 16, 20187 yr 5 minutes ago, texifornia said: I used to do a fair amount of business in the Bahamas. Well... that must have been simply an unimaginable horror.
October 16, 20187 yr 9 minutes ago, Fud said: I'll get blasted for this, and I like him as a prospect, but this is weird fit in the class weird fit in what sense?
October 16, 20187 yr 7 minutes ago, texasstrong12 said: weird fit in what sense? In a small class , I think taking a second post is a weird fit
October 16, 20187 yr 3 minutes ago, Fud said: In a small class , I think taking a second post is a weird fit I think Kai Jones is a different mold than both McDaniels and Baker. Those two are much more skilled whereas Jones is definitely an "upside" type take because of his athleticism/projection. Bird in hand type ordeal. There's no certainty both McDaniels and Baker pick Texas so it's tough to turn away a top 50 prospect. Beyond that, Jones is a 3 to 4 year guy and Baker/McDaniels are probably one and done types. So they are kind of on different timelines. Interesting thing about Kai Jones is he will be a much different player in 2 or 3 years so dependent on other roster stuff he could actually be a good redshirt candidate his FR year. That hasn't happened in years but it would be ideal if we land Baker and McDaniels and return 2/3 of Sims, Hepa and Hayes. I do agree that I would like a wing in this class but the more I watch of McDaniels I think he will get minutes at the wing if we land him. McDaniels is definitely more of a 3 and 4 than a PF/C.
October 16, 20187 yr 36 minutes ago, texifornia said: Damn @Machinator you speedy. Always cool to get international kids, especially since I used to do a fair amount of business in the Bahamas. Hook 'em! Fyre Festival entertainment advisor?
October 16, 20187 yr 4 minutes ago, Bevo said: Fyre Festival entertainment advisor? Psh that whole thing was overblown, it looked great to me!
October 16, 20187 yr Going from the Bahamas to New Hampshire sounds pretty shitty to be honest, but an opportunity is an opportunity. I bet he'll like being in Texas way more.
October 16, 20187 yr Author Evan Daniels story: https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/Article/Four-star-Kai-Jones-commits-to-Texas-123383673/ Quote Four-star forward Kai Jones surprised Texas coach Shaka Smart with a commitment, he tells 247Sports. “I slept on it and woke up knowing I wanted to go to Texas,” Jones said about a night last week. "I skyped coach Smart and I surprised him,” he said. “I told him that I felt like I knew where I wanted to go to school. You could tell he was nervous, but when I said it he got really excited and went crazy.” Jones, a Bahamian that is finishing his high school career at Wolfeboro (N.H.) Brewster Academy, picked the Longhorns over Baylor and Florida State. Jones took official visits to all three schools. What pushed Texas over the edge? “Just the relationship with the coaches and I feel like it is a place I can fit in at and get better,” Jones said. “I feel like they’ll get me better for the next level and allow me to do the things and show the competitiveness to help me get there too.” Jones, a 6-foot-10 versatile prospect that can play the power forward or center spot, took a week off from allowing coaches to contact him. He used that time to dig into where he though would be the best spot for him. “I watched film and thought about the program and strength and conditioning coach, which I think is the most important thing to get me to next level,” Jones said. Jones also said he was drawn to Smart’s mentality. “Just his energy,” he said when asked about Smart. “He’s really excited about coaching me and he wants to get me better and I feel like I’ll get better there.” Jones was one of the breakout performers of the summer. Emerging at the NBA Global Academy camp in Treviso, Italy, Jones built further on the performance throughout the summer and playing for Team Breakdown during the July evaluation periods. Especially given his size, Jones is a dynamic and fluid athlete. He’s bouncy and quick off his feet, and versatile enough where he can step away from the rim and make an occasional jump shot. At this stage, Jones’ lacks of strength is what has hindered him the most.
October 16, 20187 yr 42 minutes ago, Carl Winslow said: Can't wait to see kai featured for halftime entertainment
October 16, 20187 yr Cool commitment video. This kid seems to have high upside with a competitive demeanor. I’ll take it.
October 16, 20187 yr Kai, welcome to the family. Work hard on and off the court and you will have an opportunity for a great future.
October 16, 20187 yr What makes this picture even more unbelievable is that Shaka has grown to 6’10”.
October 16, 20187 yr 5 hours ago, Fud said: I'll get blasted for this, and I like him as a prospect, but this is weird fit in the class It's only a weird fit if you're locked into Baker and McDaniels, which I get. But I'm just not sure we're in a position to turn down a top 50 prospect. A bird in the hand and all that.
October 16, 20187 yr 2 hours ago, ImissWallyPryor said: I like my centers closer to 6’-3” 300#, but I trust Hand. Looking for someone who can do a traditional hike from the shotgun position.
October 16, 20187 yr 12 hours ago, ImissWallyPryor said: I like my centers closer to 6’-3” 300#, but I trust Hand. Agreed. This softens the blow of Bragg going to Stanford.
October 19, 20187 yr 50 minutes ago, texifornia said: Dude needs a cheeseburger or ten 😳 At every meal.
October 20, 20187 yr he did say that he chose texas because of our strength program. smart young man.
October 20, 20187 yr Don’t forget what Durant looked like his freshman year (and still looks like to an extent). Weight doesn’t matter near as much if you can hoop
November 1, 20187 yr Even if he puts on the weight, can he get down low enough to snap the ball off the grass?It always throws me for a loop when Basketball stuff is in football recruiting.
November 1, 20187 yr 14 hours ago, ousux said: Even if he puts on the weight, can he get down low enough to snap the ball off the grass? It always throws me for a loop when Basketball stuff is in football recruiting. ??? this isn't the football recruiting forum, it's the recruiting forum.
November 2, 20187 yr Author Kai Jones is looking pretty, pretty good. Needs to add weight desperately, though. http://www.cbssports.com/general/video/bb8a7400-67f2-4eb1-a55a-034bc1e0eeae
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