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Dequan Jones, a 6-6 swingman from Georgia, orally committed to Miami this week, and ''is probably the best overall prospect Frank Haith has brought in and athletically, arguably one of the top three in the country,'' said Justin Young, analyst for rivals.com, which ranks Jones 66th in the '08 class. But he must improve his jump shot.

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September 5, 2007  09:12 AM ET

This guy can flat out coach. He is well respected in the coaching fraternity. If he can land some top talent the Canes may be on the rise. There is a kid in Ft, Lauderdale name Kenny Boynton that he's trying to land if so watch out. Kenny is the real deal. If you don't believe look him up.

September 5, 2007  11:03 AM ET

SoFlaBoy...I agree with you on Kenny Boynton...he is the best thing this side of Labron James but there are those who say that once he enroles, he'll be one and done....Bling to the Bling NBA

September 5, 2007  11:17 AM ET

All good basketball players are going to be one and done. Isn't that what college basketball is for now?

September 5, 2007  11:59 AM ET

Wa2Sea,
WOW!!! I wouldn't go that far. He is a very talented kid but I think must learn to play the 1 before he becomes a pro. Last time I saw him he was a 6'2'' combo guard (more of a scorer). I've been watch him since he was in 7th grade.

I think he has a chance to play in the league but he has to play the point. He will be in school at least 3 years. I'm not sure where he's going to school this year (Dillard, Plantation, Oak Hill).

Who Cares,
For the money they are getting I can't blame them.

September 5, 2007  12:06 PM ET

I really start liking a kid and they up and leave for the NBA and the NBA ruins them! That is not good clean basketball.

September 5, 2007  01:56 PM ET

hes goin to amer heritage.from what i here he is really good but hes only 6'2.sounds like a sebastian telfair type to me

September 5, 2007  02:06 PM ET

I'm just waiting for the 'Canes to have a break out season.

This is a good way to start things off.

September 5, 2007  02:08 PM ET

Isn't this a college FOOTBALL blog?

September 5, 2007  02:37 PM ET

browardcane,

He can fill it up trust me. So that limit any comparisons to Telfair. Like I said earlier he needs to learn to be a PG. He plays on both ends of the floor too.
I heard he had a great summer at the various camps.

Ramblin...,
BASKETBALL not football blog.

September 5, 2007  06:23 PM ET

cant believe he didnt transfer to st thomas aquinas

September 6, 2007  12:11 PM ET

Yeah I agree with SoFlaboy the kid can flat out play...he dropped 29 a game at Ely and won the state championship. Now he is going to team up with a kid named Vargas who is a beast in the paint at American Heritiage and will continue to destroy the comp down here in Florida. From all reports he seemed a little inconsistent on the summer circuit but the kid has to develope into a more capable point guard to be effective on the next level. The real deal however is everybody's favorite Brandon Jennings from Oak Hill the kid has got it all vision, handle, play in traffic, and a decent stroke probably will dominate in the loaded and soon to be more loaded in o8' Pac-10...Lute Olson nailed it with this kid...

 
September 6, 2007  11:01 PM ET

we need alot of help in the hoop dept.

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