Kentucky Sports Radio
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[Moderated by Matt Jones]
In the second interview of three with recent UK visitors, we speak to Terrence Jones about UK and his visit. If you missed yesterday’s post, we had a discussion with CJ Leslie and tomorrow we’ll have one with Torrel Harris (father of Tobias Harris).
Terrence Jones recently finished up a visit to UK, where he attended the Blue/White scrimmage, and will be visiting UCLA this weekend. When you see that Terrence is rated as the #3 power forward and #13 prospect overall, it’s no mystery why the Cats have made him a top priority. Here’s a few of the highlights from my conversation with Terrence:
DR: Can you just walk me through your visit and what happened?
Terrence Jones: When I got there on Thursday I went to class with Darius Miller and got to see what it was like to be a student. Then I got to go the cafeteria, went to practice and got to see how hard they go. Then I went out to eat with all of the coaching staff. Then the next day, went to the game and got to meet [Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart]. Then, with the game, I enjoyed watching them play. There was a lot of people there. Then we all went out to eat, me and [CJ Leslie]. The next day we watched them practice and that was about it.
DR: You said that there was a lot of people there at the game. Can you speak a little bit about that and about the fans?
Terrence Jones: It was amazing. They were just showing me how much love and appreciation they had for just me being there and acknowledging me by chanting my name. Just showing me that they really care about the team. They wanted my autograph. That was real cool. I’ve never seen anything like that at any other school on any of my other visits. Yeah that was one of the things that stuck out the most.
DR: As far as seeing the team practice, I know that one of the things that you had previously spoke with me about was fitting into the right system. Did it seem like their system would fit you?
Terrence Jones: Yes. I feel like with me being a good ball handler, that’s one of my best skills, the dribble drive offense would allow me to attack the rim and be a play maker and that’s one of my best abilities.
DR: I assume that most of the schools on your list are on an even plane, but can you speak a little bit about how the visit may have improved UK’s position with you or left it the same as it was before?
Terrence Jones: Me going on all the visits I feel that it brings up each school in its own way because it makes me see one different thing that I didn’t get to see with another school. That’s the thing usually about the visits is that you actually get a hands on feeling about it. I just liked the whole experience of being at the University of Kentucky for the first time.
DR: What about the coaching staff? Do you feel like they are making you a top target?
Terrence Jones: Yeah, I mean, I’ve built a great relationship with Coach Cal and he explains that he feels that he could teach me on and off the court and, the most important thing, to win. He feels that we could win.
DR: Your plan is still to decide during the fall period and sign in the fall?
Terrence Jones: Yeah.
As Matt reported last night, the coaching staff recently made the cross country trip to Portland, further proving that Terrence is a major piece of the Cats’ 2010 recruiting needs. UK looks to be in this race for the long haul and should be a major factor when it comes down to decision time for Terrence.
Make sure that you are following Terrence on twitter to get an up close look at how this top recruit spends his day.
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November 5th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
That’s good to hear because I heard that his body language at the Blue/White scrimmage seemed to indicate he was bored.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Sounds good…
on a side note, is this Galloways long lost brother, just wondering
November 5th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
I thought the chanting went great btw
Good Job Everyone.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
I started the Jones chant ! It was quickly picked up by the students. Some guy in the section across from me started the Leslie chant about 15′ earlier. I didn’t want Terrance to feel left out.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
This guy looks like a player. I hope we get him.
November 5th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
ahhhhh - he’s my favorite target for 2010 - so versatile - plus we need some West Coast love
November 5th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
I with the monstermash on our top target and pulling one of the hottest players to UK from out west. He is a great young man with sick handles. Terrance “The Truth” Jones is for real!!!
Flag City,
November 5th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqC2URQstz4
November 5th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
I really want this kid, as well as Leslie, and with all of the room opening up inside after this season, the minutes are there for both of them. I trust in Cal and I think we can reel both of them in.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
So, you’re saying there’s a chance? I would really like to add him, Leslie, and Knight to the Poole commitment.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
I’ll admit I’m more of a Selby fan just based on what I’ve seen, but Knight is a baller too and I’d be thrilled to land either one.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
2 - Good call on the Galloway.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Dustin, I know the fall signing period is about to start. How long does the fall window last? In other words, what is the deadline for the recruits to sign in the fall?
November 5th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Jones would fit in great here. Besides, we get less rain in Kentucky and have better women.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:07 pm
6,7,9,10] I would like Jones in UK gear as well but the best get would be Harris. Have seen almost all these kids play and Harris is the best. In my perfect world I would like to add Harris, Jones, Leslie and Knight to Poole if Cal takes that many. Sadly I don’t think Cal will get Harris but still hoping.