STRENGTHS

Excellent on the ball defender
High IQ and takes care of the ball
Always under control
Floor general
Game manager/Ball mover
Good court vision
Finds vertical lob threats ( Well Zion was easy to find)
Decent finisher around the rim
Crafty below the rim finisher
Can make pull up mid range J's

AREAS TO IMPROVE

Poor shooter
Not an elite athlete
Lacks ideal pop, burst and explosion
Can he finish at rim vs NBA length?
Not much of a shot creator for himself
Kills floor spacing in half court with his lack of shooting

SUMMARY

Tre Jones was the floor general for a deep and talented Duke team that had 3 players drafted in the lottery. Now entering his sophomore season, he'll be expected to lead a new group of freshmen with their sites on the NBA.

Jones is a game manager that takes good care of the ball and knows how to run a team. He's a decent finisher around the rim and is capable of making pull jumpers off the dribble.

His most glaring weakness is his shooting. Jones only made 27 of 103 (26.2%) from 3 and was often left wide open to shoot uncontested shots which bogged down Duke's half court offense.

Defensively he's one of the best on ball defenders in the country.

Rafael Barlowe - November 11, 2019