Recruiting Report: 2017 Latrell Jones (Video)
Shaw 2017 G/W Latrell Jones had a huge summer with the New Orleans Wolves and St. Bernard Spartans over the past few months and colleges are starting to take notice of one of the state’s hidden gems. The 6-foot-3, 165-pounder…
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Continue ReadingShaw 2017 G/W Latrell Jones had a huge summer with the New Orleans Wolves and St. Bernard Spartans over the past few months and colleges are starting to take notice of one of the state’s hidden gems.
The 6-foot-3, 165-pounder picked up his first offer from LSU-Alexandria on October 15 and said he’s also receiving interest from Nicholls State, Southeastern and the University of New Orleans. Jones was a high-level scorer on both of his AAU teams this summer and erupted for a 47-point outing during a tournament with the Spartans in April.
He soon joined the Wolves where he didn’t have to carry quite as much of the load, which allowed him to be more efficient in his role as the team’s top scorer. Jones gets the majority of his points as a slasher in half court sets and is also very effective in transition with his ability to finish above the rim.
He’s working to improve his range and consistency as a shooter and he has great length on the defensive end. Here’s a look at what Jones did on the court over the summer with the Spartans and Wolves: