Top 5 2025 Mike Jones Talks Recruiting

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHI recently saw top 5 2025 Chi-Prep power forward [player_tooltip player_id='1157224' first='Mike' last='Jones'] put on a clinic at the Grind Session St. Louis stop in a contest where he went for 33 points and 14 rebounds completely controlling the game.&nbsp; Here is how we described the performance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Jones was a grown man for Chi-Prep showing why he is one of the best prospects in the Illinois 2025 class.&nbsp; High-motor and relentless rebounder.&nbsp; He mauled all night on the offensive glass en route to 33 points and 14 rebounds.&nbsp; His second jump was outstanding especially going up against a 6'10” D1 center prospect who had him by several inches.&nbsp; Chi-Prep's best play was miss a shot and Jones go get it!&nbsp; Also seals well on the block and showed some patience on a couple moves inside including a nice right handed hook shot.&nbsp; Powerful through contact and can take it from the mid-post.&nbsp; Rim runs very well.&nbsp; Tough defender that can defend in space while also protecting the rim.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After the win Prep Hoops sat down with Jones to discuss what is working well for him this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“Being physical, grabbing boards, and attacking the rim.&nbsp; Trying to show coaches I have improved my jump shot and ball handling since the summer.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How is it playing on the Grind Session which is different than traditional high school basketball?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“It is harder than playing regular school basketball.&nbsp; There are a lot of players with talent and height so you have to come out and play hard.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jones rattled off the offers that he currently holds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“Arizona State, Eastern Illinois, Northern Illinois, Bryant.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seconds after we interviewed Jones Louisiana-Monroe extended him his fifth scholarship offer.&nbsp; Marquette is a school that Jones says is also showing interest, but hasn't offered quite yet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->