2024 PF Ryan Jones Jr. Names Top 8 Schools

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Ross Van De Griek

August 16, 2023 @ 10:45 AM

On Monday evening, The Rock School (Gainesville) rising senior four-star power forward [player_tooltip player_id='1055724' first='Ryan' last='Jones'] Jr. announced on his social media platforms that he has narrowed down his top schools list to just eight. The following schools in no particular order are Florida, Louisville, LSU, Miami, Missouri, Oklahoma State, Virginia Tech and Xavier.   Jones adds a ton of versatility and size to his game where he can play multiple positions on both ends of the floor. He adds length and the ability to defend on the perimeter has been a huge asset to his game over the course of the last few seasons.   On the offensive end, Jones is a traditional back-to-the-basket player who can finish with authority around the rim and has a smooth touch for the mid-range. He is also an underrated passer where he can find open shooters as well as having strong mechanics to score off the catch. This past season, Jones has also been capable to stretch the floor and knock down shots from the perimeter where he shot 33 percent for the Lions as a junior.   During the Grassroots season, Jones was a key member of [program_tooltip program_id='2076419' first='Judah' last='Nation'] on the New Balance Circuit where he averaged a near double-double. He was teammates with 6-1 guard [player_tooltip player_id='1163384' first='Erik' last='Taylor'], 6-6 guard Jackson Harris and 6-6 wing [player_tooltip player_id='1055749' first='Dakota' last='Morris'].   Jones will return to a loaded The Rock squad where he will be re-joined by 6-5 sophomore combo guard [player_tooltip player_id='1659511' first='Joseph' last='Hartman'], 6-1 junior point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1450204' first='Evan' last='Sterck'], 6-5 senior shooting guard [player_tooltip player_id='1163420' first='Kameren' last='Wright'] and 6-3 junior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1578245' first='Austin' last='Leslie'].

On Monday evening, The Rock School (Gainesville) rising senior four-star power forward Ryan Jones Ryan Jones 6'9" | PF The Rock | 2024 State #48 Nation FL Jr. announced on his social media platforms that he has narrowed down his top schools list to just eight. The following schools in no particular order are Florida, Louisville, LSU, Miami, Missouri, Oklahoma State, Virginia Tech and Xavier.