Aug. 3, 2015
A UTEP recruiting class that was already rated no. 12 nationally by HOOP SCOOP grew even stronger on Monday with the addition of four-star prospect Brodricks Jones.
The 6-10, 200-pound power forward averaged a double-double in each of his last three years as a varsity player. He collected nearly 18 points and 11 rebounds per contest as a senior at Lawndale High School in the Los Angeles area, garnering first team All-CIF Division 2AA and All-Ocean League honors.
“We’re really excited about adding Brodricks to our roster,” UTEP coach Tim Floyd said. “His athleticism, length and ability to run the floor will allow him to make an impact on our team as a freshman. He has the ability to catch it, turn and face and shoot it from the perimeter. He is a great finisher at the rim and is also a tremendous shot blocker. Our perimeter players will be really excited to have him on the court.”
Jones led Lawndale to one of the best seasons in school history. The Cardinals finished 24-13 and lost to La Mirada in the CIF State Division II championships.
According to ESPN analysts, “Jones has a tremendous frame with very long arms and he is quite explosive. He runs like a deer in transition and is a very fluid athlete with great feet and outstanding athleticism overall. He can score with dunks in transition, put-backs, and an occasional drop-step move. In addition, he can step out and hit elbow jump shots, and his shot is smooth. He gets most of his points off of put-backs and finishing in transition. Defensively, he has excellent timing as a shot blocker and due to his length he can alter shots as well.”
Jones was a four-star recruit and a national top-100 player by Rivals.
Nicknamed “Buddha,” Jones played for two seasons at Lawndale after spending his freshman year at St. Bernard High School and sophomore campaign at View Park. As a junior in 2013-14, he was named the co-Most Outstanding Player in the Pioneer League. He also played for the Blue Team in the 2015 South Bay All-Star game. His AAU team was California Supreme.
He brings tremendous upside to the Miner basketball program. It has been speculated that he has a few more inches to grow.
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