2023 Draft Prospect Spotlight: Colby Jones

Post #1 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Jun 2, 2023 6:20 pm

Colby Jones | Junior | Guard

Team player with NBA-ready qualities as a connective piece on offense & a versatile defender

6'5" | 199 lb | Wingspan: 6'8" | 21 years old

SHADES OF: Malcolm Brogdon

PLUSES
Soft touch on layups, floaters, and post hooks. Though his shooting numbers have been slow to develop, these are positive indicators of improvement. He’s ready to contribute attacking closeouts, rumbling toward the rim off handoffs, or running some pick-and-rolls.
Intelligent player within a team concept. He keeps the ball moving, relocates to get himself open, and makes attentive cuts to the basket.
Patient ball handler who doesn’t get overly sped up; does a good job of using his large frame to create space and absorb contact, compensating for his lack of elite athleticism. He’s also a sound playmaker capable of slinging the ball around the court with either hand.
Relentless defender who doesn’t let his offense dictate his effort. He flourishes dodging screens to stick to opponents, chasing down every rebounding opportunity, and thriving as a roamer off the ball. He doesn’t back down no matter how often he gets hit in the face—which seemingly happens every game.

MINUSES
Lacks a reliable pull-up jumper.
Unproven spot-up shooter who made under 70 percent of his free throws in his three-year college career, and only 30.3 percent of his 3s over his first two seasons.