DeVante Jones didn't have the quote machine working properly during his second recruiting, but he is an outstanding pick-up. I don't see him going pro--a year or two with a step up in competition, exposure, and coaching will be very good for him. He looks like a high character, grad transfer person. The highlights are impressive; shooting, ball-handling, and passing.
The film clips for Jones look a lot like the high school clips of the incoming freshman. There is a lot of standing around watching guys score. You can't always predict... And it always takes time.
It is hard to see how Juwan Howard can hold it together: six highly-recruited freshman, a Covid returnee, and a transfer. It is a new way of doing things, and at the same time it is a return to the rumors, rankings, and optimism surrounding a championship-caliber team.
That means roster speculation. For instance, Zeb Jackson has a lot of potential and as his game grows he will have opportunities behind Brooks and Jones. But what happens to Frankie Collins?
Caleb Houstan looks awesome as a scoring forward. Brandon Johns will have a chance to expand his game as the 4. And Hunter Dickinson is back.
Freshman shouldn't be counted on to start or lead. It is a perfect setting for them to do it as it comes...
But how long will anyone stay on the roster? You cannot predict it. Instead they are just problems and opportunities. Simply reload.
Franz Wagner? Saying nothing is a classy move. Classes end soon. Rumor is he is a conscientious student.
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