The Toronto Raptors are expected to work out Dillon Jones ahead of the NBA Draft next month as a potential early second-round pick
There are few prospects in this year’s NBA draft that combined the size, weight, and quickness of the Weber State senior. He’s unusual and in a league full of the most talented athletes in the world, Jones seems somewhat special.
The 22-year-old measured 6-foot-4.5 at the combine, a relatively unimpressive number for an NBA prospect. But what’s unusual about Jones is his 6-foot-11 wingspan coupled with his 237-pound weight and the fact that he finished second among all prospects in the shuttle run drill. Those measurables coupled with his impressive box score stats this past year appear to have landed him on the radar for the Toronto Raptors who will reportedly work out the Sunrise Christian Prep graduate ahead of next month’s NBA draft,Jones averaged 20.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.2 assists this past year while shooting 48.9% from the field. He was a very good free-throw shooter but hasn’t shown much as a three-point shooter yet and that’ll put a cap on how intriguing he is as a prospect.
What’s clear, though, is Jones has some advantages on the court. He uses his body to beat smaller guards, creating space by leaning into defenders to nail mid-range jumpers and score in the post. He’s a good playmaker for his size with plenty of on-ball offensive experience playing for a good mid-major program.Jones’ role will shrink considerably moving forward and how he plays off the ball is a bit of a question.
It’s unlikely Toronto is looking at Jones at No. 19 but he’s a more interesting player in the second round where the Raptors currently own the No. 31 pick. That seems to be a little higher than most mock draft makers have Jones projected to go, but if the Raptors are looking for an older prospect who could be a mismatch creator off the bench, Jones certainly fits the description.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Mock Draft: Raptors Expected to Take Steady Veteran Guard in 2nd RoundThe Toronto Raptors are projected to select Colorado's junior point guard KJ Simpson with the 31st pick in the NBA draft
Read more »
Virginia Guard Shares Plans to Workout For Raptors Ahead of NBA DraftVirginia guard Reece Beekman will work out for the Toronto Raptors ahead of the NBA draft this summer
Read more »
Revising the Brooklyn Nets' Draft Day Trades Ahead of the 2024 NBA DraftSince 2019, the Nets have been active in the trade market around this time.
Read more »
Mock Draft: Raptors Add Versatile High-Upside Center With 19th PickThe Toronto Raptors are projected to take Indiana's Kel'el Ware with the No. 19 pick in the latest 2024 NBA mock draft
Read more »
Mock Draft: Remarkable Growth Spurt Could Have Miami Freshman Land With RaptorsKyshawn George's remarkable growth spurt over the past five years could land him with the Toronto Raptors as a first-round pick at No. 19
Read more »
Mock Draft: Raptors Take Canadian Star in 1st RoundThe Toronto Raptors are projected to take Canadian center Zach Edey with the No. 19 pick in the first round of the NBA draft
Read more »