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Jones is gone, I think it is 50/50 with Knight, Miller declares to test the waters but ultimately comes back. If what MrPerfect said about Liggins is true, I think he will be gone. If it is not true, I think he comes back.

I agree.

Dude, I think we're a little premature about Jones. That cat has talent. We're getting a bit too fond of Cal's recruiting ability. He has one #7 or #9 class and we're going to be criticizing that.

But yeah, I think Jones has the talent to be a 2nd-year man beast, a smaller Dwight Howard type that can go and hit a three or two. You dig?

I wouldn't go that far. Dwight Howard is in most dominate big man in the NBA. IMO Jones is the most talented player we have, but he does have a few glaring weaknesses; his ball handling, passing, and his right hand in all aspects of the game.
I'm glad he chose UK but I don't really want him to return next year because I don't believe he will mix well with next years team.

vundy, you are WAY over-rating Jones. He has glaring weaknesses off the dribble and he is not a star defender. Can he get better at both, Yes! Will he, who knows. He came in as a blue chip guy that during the season checked out of many games, thus I don't buy into his mental toughness as well. I'm as big of a UK fan as any, but it is absolutely goofy that coaches and players cannot be criticized for not living up to potential without getting blasted as not being a true UK Fan.

I love Jones and I am extremely happy that he chose UK as the school to attend. But I'm not sitting here with blinders on saying he is anything NEAR the next Dwight Howard. That is having blinders on!

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