(2016) PG Curtis Jones to IU

[HoosierTrav 8,086]

Does he remind anyone else of Jamal Crawford, or is it just me? 

I sure hope you're right. That would be awesome.

[Old Friend 8,535]

Does he remind anyone else of Jamal Crawford, or is it just me? 

Not a bad comparison.  I see a little quicker and perhaps a better ball handling version of Blackmon.  Not sure he's quite the shooter Blackmon is (especially when Blackmon gets hot), but Crawford is a good call, too.   I like his vision....hope he can get the release on that shot up just a little higher.

[Stuhoo 85,601]

Not a bad comparison.  I see a little quicker and perhaps a better ball handling version of Blackmon.  Not sure he's quite the shooter Blackmon is (especially when Blackmon gets hot), but Crawford is a good call, too.   I like his vision....hope he can get the release on that shot up just a little higher.

 

^^This^^

 

A lot of the same positional attributes of JBJ, but appears to be more athletic and without the absolutely pure shooting stroke.

[Hovadipo 59,553]

How'd Cujo do?

Can't find stats, but here's this from Vantage Hoops:

"Jones, who was thrust into handling the basketball most of the game, did what he does best in showing his range off the catch. It was hard to figure out why they had him handling the ball, which isn’t his strong point, but he did show the ability to finish in the lane and above the rim in transition."

[Miller'sTheMan 1,652]

Can't find stats, but here's this from Vantage Hoops:

"Jones, who was thrust into handling the basketball most of the game, did what he does best in showing his range off the catch. It was hard to figure out why they had him handling the ball, which isn’t his strong point, but he did show the ability to finish in the lane and above the rim in transition."

Sounds like he at least did decent, I saw another articles with reactions from the scrimmage and one of the reactions was Cujo/Bridges would have to handle a big load for Huntington Prep so he obviously did pretty well. 

[Hovadipo 59,553]

@insidethehall: Curtis Jones will sign with Indiana next Monday at 10:30 am ET, per his father Curtis Jones Sr. #iubb

[hoosierpap 14,300]

Prep Circuit @PrepCircuit
Huntington Prep (WV) G Curtis Jones (@ctj_curt) scores 21 PTS in a win over Charlotte United @HuntingtonPrep

[Uspshoosier 50,720]

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Two things to like his stat line and the signing day

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Jeff Rabjohns @JeffRabjohns
2016 guard Curtis Jones had 31 pts, 8 assists, 5 steals tonight in a Huntington Prep win. He signs with Indiana Monday.

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

Jeff Rabjohns @JeffRabjohns
2016 guard Curtis Jones had 31 pts, 8 assists, 5 steals tonight in a Huntington Prep win. He signs with Indiana Monday.

 

Sign him up! Oh wait--we already did! :biggrin: 

 

In all seriousness---he's going to be a nice piece for a great class we are now building for next year! And, I agree with the posters above--I do see some Crawford in his game. Looking forward to turning our CUJO loose on some teams in the future!

[Miller'sTheMan 1,652]

Jeff Rabjohns @JeffRabjohns
2016 guard Curtis Jones had 31 pts, 8 assists, 5 steals tonight in a Huntington Prep win. He signs with Indiana Monday.

Damn lets hope he keeps that up!

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,856]

I like his length at the guard spot. Just want more consistency. Maybe this year will be his year. If more consistent shooting he will rise in the rankings too.

[JaybobHoosier 12,453]

Jeff Rabjohns @JeffRabjohns
2016 guard Curtis Jones had 31 pts, 8 assists, 5 steals tonight in a Huntington Prep win. He signs with Indiana Monday.

Can't wait! He will sign and IU will win big! Hoosiers!!!!

[Hovadipo 59,553]

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[Miller'sTheMan 1,652]

Welcome Cujo!

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,856]

Alright everyone. I am starting to feel better about our team next year. I think there are 2 bigs keys. We need TB to stay. If Blackmon bolts I want BB or Rawle. Everything else is gravy. It would be nice to find a "Troy" replacement too and that is why i wanted Kegler so bad. But if blackmon stays or we get BB/Rawle we can play a 3 guard lineup and be solid.

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,856]

Welcome CuJo! Dominate at Huntington Prep this year with Miles and then come to IU and dominate Miles at MSU.

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,856]

Alright everyone. I am starting to feel better about our team next year. I think there are 2 bigs keys. We need TB to stay. If Blackmon bolts I want BB or Rawle. Everything else is gravy. It would be nice to find a "Troy" replacement too and that is why i wanted Kegler so bad. But if blackmon stays or we get BB/Rawle we can play a 3 guard lineup and be solid.

my BB wish may come true sooner than later.

[HoosierAloha 30,092]

Alright everyone. I am starting to feel better about our team next year. I think there are 2 bigs keys. We need TB to stay. If Blackmon bolts I want BB or Rawle. Everything else is gravy. It would be nice to find a "Troy" replacement too and that is why i wanted Kegler so bad. But if blackmon stays or we get BB/Rawle we can play a 3 guard lineup and be solid.

Having plenty of guards in RoJo, CuJo, Newkirk, BB, and GG makes me feel better about playing a 3 guard lineup but I still think we need an athletic wing unless OG steps up. Getting a wing or Alkins would make me feel a lot better though.