Messiah Jones to Drake
Simeon 2018 power forward Messiah Jones has made his college decision. The bouncy forward has committed to Drake. He told PrepHoopsIllinois why the MVC program was his choice.
“The coaching staff took me in as family. I feel that is a perfect home for me to develop my game and go to the next level in life.”
Jones is a 6’5” 2018 forward out of Simeon that is an elite level athlete that is great getting on the offensive glass using his quickness around the hoop to finish at the rim. Second jump is outstanding. Has the ability to hit a couple jumpers from mid-range. Also can attack from the high-post converting with explosion at the rim. Passes it well when facing up. Big time rebounder despite being undersized with his explosive jumping ability.
His finalists were Drake, Northern Illinois, and Wisconsin Milwaukee. He visited all three schools officially. Jones played for Caron Butler Elite on the travel team circuit. He is the #15 overall prospect in the state of Illinois and the #2 power forward.