Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Scouting report: Perry Jones III


Perry Jones III, PF Baylor (Sophomore)
Measurements: 6-11¼, 234 pounds, 7-1¾ wingspan, 8-11 reach, 38½ inch vertical
Season stats: 30.7 mpg, 13.5 ppg, 7.6 rpg, 1.3 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.6 bpg, 1.7 tpg, 50%/30%/70% (FG/3P/FT)

Positives
-Great size
-Long wingspan
-Big time athlete
-Explosive off one foot or two
-Runs and moves like a guard
-Great hands
-High basketball IQ
-Can score from anywhere, from the low block to the three point line
-Excellent in transition
-Good ball handler and passer
-Can use either hand
-Unselfish
-Can be a good rebounder and shot blocker
-Good defender
-Can play and guard multiple positions

Negatives
-Sometimes is a little too unselfish
-Doesn't demand the ball
-Can fall in love with his jumpshot
-Needs to play in the paint more
-Still figuring out how to use all his ability
-Doesn't always dominate like he can
-Blocked less than a shot a game
-Below average free throw shooter

Summary
Perry Jones has as much potential as anyone in this draft, but he wants to play on the perimeter and needs to work from the paint out to be effective. Jones is a risk, but if a team is confident in their coaches and think they can unlock his potential, the reward would be immense. 

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