The Hometown Kid: Dominique Jones

[Noonskadoodle17 9]

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Originally posted by Soul Bro:

Below is from Chad Ford's latest mock draft:

 

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Pick: 25

Team: Memphis

(via Denver)

Player: Dominique Jones

 

Position: SG

Height: 6-5

Weight: 216

Age: 21

School: South Florida

(Jones' previous position: NR)

 

Analysis: Jones was one of the best scorers in college basketball last season, but that's not why the Grizzlies will be in the hunt for him. A number of teams, including Memphis, believe he could also play the point. With the Grizzlies still less than confident in Mike Conley, that's the appeal.

 

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba...age=MockDraft-100616

 

Dominique thinks he could go in the teens, as teams like Miami are high on him. He also doesn't believe he'll be around when the Magic pick.

 

who does he have us taking?

[Soul Bro 1,422]

quote:

Originally posted by Noonskadoodle17:

quote:

Originally posted by Soul Bro:

Below is from Chad Ford's latest mock draft:

 

quote:

Pick: 25

Team: Memphis

(via Denver)

Player: Dominique Jones

 

Position: SG

Height: 6-5

Weight: 216

Age: 21

School: South Florida

(Jones' previous position: NR)

 

Analysis: Jones was one of the best scorers in college basketball last season, but that's not why the Grizzlies will be in the hunt for him. A number of teams, including Memphis, believe he could also play the point. With the Grizzlies still less than confident in Mike Conley, that's the appeal.

 

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba...age=MockDraft-100616

 

Dominique thinks he could go in the teens, as teams like Miami are high on him. He also doesn't believe he'll be around when the Magic pick.

 

who does he have us taking?

 

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Pick: 29

Team: Orlando

Player: Armon Johnson

 

Position: PG

Height: 6-4

Weight: 195

Age: 21

School: Nevada

(Johnson's previous position: No. 29 to Orlando)

 

Analysis: It was pretty clear in the playoffs that the Magic could use some more help in their backcourt and, from the sound of things, Johnson has been impressing in workouts.

 

He's a great athlete who can break down the defense and get to the basket. He's not a great shooter, but the Magic are already loaded with guys who can stretch the floor.

[ThisIsTheYear 241]

If he worked out for Golden State, you better believe that Nellie's gonna snatch him.

[Jareth Cutestory 678]

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Originally posted by ThisIsTheYear:

If he worked out for Golden State, you better believe that Nellie's gonna snatch him.

No guard in the draft is safe.

[Sir Raven 12]

http://www.orlandosentinel.com...0616,0,6080996.story

[ThisIsTheYear 241]

No kidding. He'll offer up Anthony Randolph and Biedrins to the Nets in order to make sure no one else gets him.

[Soul Bro 1,422]

"This Year's Hidden Gems" by Ryen Russillo

 

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba...nba_draft&id=5317786

 

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Dominique Jones

Jones is undersized and isn't a very good shooter. He is, however, relentless.

 

On film, it's actually remarkable how often he gets to the basket. Jones never stops attacking. He uses his quickness to get by an initial defender and then challenges contact at the rim with his length and broad shoulders. He lives at the free throw line, and was sixth in the NCAA this past season with 267 free throw attempts. He also put up great rebounding numbers for his position.

 

I love his attitude. I doubt he ever thinks the guy guarding him can stop him. His foul rate was a little high, but that was a result of his aggressive play on defense.

[Soul Bro 1,422]

"A Guide to Draft Night" by Doug Gottlieb

 

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4. Value guards who do not shoot the 3 if they can get to the rim consistently

Tyreke Evans has a Rookie of the Year award and Rajon Rondo nearly won another NBA title without a consistent jumper. While both must improve in order to leapfrog into an All-NBA discussion, if you can get to the rim and finish or get fouled, you can play in the zone-legal NBA. Dominique Jones is not Dwyane Wade, but there is a Wade-like quality to his game. And while Jordan Crawford and Terrico White are better jump shooters, Jones' ability to make you foul him is a more valuable asset, as they are all in between positions.

 

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba...lieb_doug&id=5322231

[Soul Bro 1,422]

Dominique to Dallas!!!