Mason Jones
Updated as of 11/21/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2020 rankings were finalized on 11/17/20.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 205
College: Arkansas
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 7/21/1998
2020 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 41
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round
Pros:
Solid scorer off the dribble
Decent shooter
Can post up smaller players
Tremendous free throw generator
Decent playmaker
Decent rebounder for his size
Adequate defender
Above average athlete
Cons:
Streaky shooter
Can struggle to score in traffic
Can tend to be a bit of a ball stopper
Can play too wildly on offense
Can be too undisciplined defensively
Not an elite athlete
Summary:
Mason Jones is a smart, skilled swingman that can shoot and score the basketball. He is a very efficient scorer that can put up points in a hurry. On the downside, he’s not an elite athlete, and he will need to improve his defensive skills. Right now, he projects to be a second round prospect for the 2020 draft.
Links:
Highlights of the 1/8/20 Arkansas-LSU Game from YouTube via Matthew Loves Ball
Highlights of the 2/26/20 Arkansas-Tennessee Game from YouTube via WARMACHINE2013
Games Scouted:
12/7/19 Arkansas vs. Western Kentucky
1/22/20 Arkansas vs. Mississippi State
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