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Curtis Jones commits to Indiana, cites 'tradition' as part of choice

  • Four-star shooting guard Curtis Jones, the 55th-ranked player in the ESPN 100 for 2016, told ESPN on Saturday that he will play at Indiana.

 

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The 6-foot-4 native of Highland Springs, Virginia chose the Hoosiers over GeorgetownCalifornia, andOklahoma State.

When asked why he chose Indiana, Jones noted "the tradition of Indiana, along with Coach [Tom] Crean's plan for me to develop over time."

"The fan base is definitely one of the best in the country," Jones added.

Jones started his career at Highland Springs High before transferring to Paul VI in Richmond for the 2013-14 season, and on to Huntington Prep (West Virginia) for 2014-15.

Jones averaged 15.3 points and 3.9 assists last season, while playing both point guard and shooting guard. Indiana is also in the hunt for another Huntington Prep star, ESPN No. 8 forward Miles Bridges, who previously told ESPN he will make his decision on Oct. 3.

Indiana will lose Yogi Ferrell and Nick Zeisloft from the backcourt after next season, and Jones will be expected to help fill the void. Jones joins 6-6 in-state wing Grant Gelon in IU's 2016 class.

"Last year they played an exciting style of basketball and I feel I fit into their system where I can play either on or off the ball," Jones said.

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I think my favorite part of his quote is "...Coach Crean's plan for me to develop over time."

Sounds like a kid that's not expecting instant gratification the day he steps on campus. A kid that isn't going to transfer if he doesn't play 30 minutes a game from day 1. A kid looking to work hard and develop.


Yup. I know this is just lip service right now but these are the kids I want at IU too. Kids who know that it's going to take hard work to succeed.
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Good get. That height will be a great attribute as he will eventually be our PG. He is a streaky shooter but our staff have shown the ability to make better 3 point shooters.

Wonder if we are out of the Bruce Brown sweepstakes now? Technically we have JBJ, Rob, Gelon, Newkirk, and now CuJo.

I don't see Brown being in mix which slightly saddens me because I thought he was the more dynamic player.

If somehow we can land Miles because of this, then Wow.

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