Recruiting Report: Tyron Bond (2017)
2017 guard Tyron Bond plays a big role at Fletcher. This past week, I had the chance to see the 6’2″, 210-pounder for the first time. He averaged over 21 points in three games for the Senators (5-7) as they…
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Continue Reading2017 guard Tyron Bond plays a big role at Fletcher.
This past week, I had the chance to see the 6’2″, 210-pounder for the first time. He averaged over 21 points in three games for the Senators (5-7) as they won Bracket B in the fourth annual Nature Coast Christmas Tournament.
Bond earned a partial scholarship offer from Division III Trinity College on the second day of the tournament. It was evident early in the week that Bond not only could attack the basket at will as a dunker, but he could drill an outside shot and be a reliable passer.
Prior to the tournament, Bond and Fletcher dealt with adjustments winning only two of nine games. Most of the team consists of football players as well.
“This season hasn’t been going like we wanted so far but the Nature Coast tournament brought us together as a team and with that we won the tournament,” Bond said. “I think will finish the rest of our season better than we started. This tournament was the spark we needed.”
Here’s how Bond breaks down his own game.
“I have a mentality to drive to the basket and that no one can stop me,” he said. “I’m working on taking better shots this season and play a role where I can keep a team off balance and wondering what’s next. This season I’ll say I’m way more of a team player and look for everyone.”
When Bond isn’t making things happen on the basketball court, he suited up as the starting tight end and backup quarterback. Currently, he holds an offer from Division I Savannah State. He explained how football helps his basketball skills.
“Football helps my game a lot,” Bond said. “I feel on the court that no one is stronger than me. We have a great weight training coach and he pushes me to be great and do what I have to do for the team to win.”
Although Bond never played a full summer of AAU ball, he played for the LBF Stars a bit during last year.
When it comes to pure athleticism, Bond has that no doubt. He can jump with ease, rarely gives up on a play and uses his strength to make it happen on both sides of the ball. As a pure two guard, he could be ferocious at the next level whether that comes in Division-II or in low Division-I.
Bond will get more offers for both basketball and football most likely. We will find out soon enough which sport he winds up playing in college. His impact will be evident wherever he winds up.