Commentary
Horizon League breakdown
Butler adds another clutch player in SF Roosevelt Jones
Updated: November 3, 2011, 12:21 PM ET
By
Paul Biancardi | Recruiting Nation
Here are a few things to pay attention to regarding the Horizon League as the NCAA basketball season nears and signing day is around the corner:
He is a stereotypical Bulldog who will continue coach Brad Stevens' brand of basketball. Jones plays with toughness on both ends of the floor and makes a difference by doing all the little things. He will be one the glue guys of the program because a player with his versatility can grab a game-winning defensive rebound, hit big free throws or make a play in crunch time. Jones has a college-ready body and he simply power drives through opposing perimeter players deep into the lane, where he uses his strength to score through contact. Jones is also an excellent passer when he draws a second defender, and he gets to the line often.
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SF Roosevelt Jones at ButlerHe is a stereotypical Bulldog who will continue coach Brad Stevens' brand of basketball. Jones plays with toughness on both ends of the floor and makes a difference by doing all the little things. He will be one the glue guys of the program because a player with his versatility can grab a game-winning defensive rebound, hit big free throws or make a play in crunch time. Jones has a college-ready body and he simply power drives through opposing perimeter players deep into the lane, where he uses his strength to score through contact. Jones is also an excellent passer when he draws a second defender, and he gets to the line often.
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Sleeper Australian F at Nicholls State - Missouri Valley
New Missouri State coach already thriving - Summit League
Early playing time for Oakland SF Poches - Mountain West
Lobos, Broncos pluck talent from Australia - Big Sky
Northern Arizona diving into California - America East
Vermont's McGlynn to have instant impact - Atlantic 10
Xavier staying atop the conference - Ivy League
Harvard establishing itself inside with Smith - Independents
New SGs Lamb, Taylor worth watching - Big East
Drummond could be key to UConn repeat - Patriot League
Holy Cross PG given opportunity to thrive - ACC
Duke's Rivers, UNC's Hairston will factor in - Big 12
Baylor keeps bring in the bigs - MAAC
Instant impact for Niagra's new PG - NEC
Monmouth SF Nicholas worth watching - Southern
Charleston's ESPNU 100 C will be a force - Atlantic Sun
FGC's SG will have immediate impact - CAA
George Mason adds an ESPNU 100 center - MEAC
Hornets' highlight-reel dunker is must see - WAC
Aggies' new 7-3 center will be a force - Big Ten
Indiana C Zeller will have instant impact - Ohio Valley
Missouri State's new PF to have big impact - Big South
High Point's bringing in a three-star SF - SEC
Will Kentucky's class live up to the hype? - Horizon
Butler Bulldogs add clutch-shooting SF - MAC
Kent State, Ohio add scoring guards - Big West
Long Beach State's new PG is must see - WCC
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