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Denver Jones, elite guard transfer, names 3 SEC teams amongst finalists
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Denver Jones has dwindled his list of potential future programs down to 6.
The former Florida International star is still considering a trio of SEC teams: Alabama, Auburn and LSU. Oklahoma, Florida State and DePaul round out his top 6.
NEWS: FIU transfer Denver Jones is down to six schools, he tells @On3sports:
Alabama
Auburn
DePaul
Florida State
LSU
OklahomaAveraged 20.1 PPG this season.
Story: https://t.co/PTZMhSUs63 pic.twitter.com/EsBAcD4zBL
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 6, 2023
Jones is one of the most highly-coveted transfers on the market so far this cycle. He averaged more than 20 points per game last season with FIU — something that’s rare across all levels of Division 1 college basketball.
He also has the size and skillset to by a physical presence in a league like the SEC. Jones is listed at 6-foot-4 and grabbed 3.8 rebounds per game last season for FIU.
Lastly, Jones is an excellent shooter. He made 37.1% of his 3-point attempts last season and projects to be a solid floor spacer at the high-major level as well.
Auburn, Alabama and LSU are all expected to be aggressive in the portal this offseason.
Jones has 2 years of eligibility remaining. Here are some highlights from his sophomore season:
Sophomore Denver Jones is entering the transfer portal. The 6’4 Guard had a great season where he averaged 20/4/2 and 2 steals a game. Jones was also efficient shooting 48% from the field and 37% from three on 6 attempts a game. Jones is a great scorer and is very underrated. pic.twitter.com/KLhvF6ZHcw
— KJ (@KJ__Hoops) March 21, 2023
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
