Summary; Game Log; All Season Types. Bio . To opt out of the sale of your personal information as permitted by the California Consumer “I just knew he was going to be a pro, because you just don’t have that kind of execution from a kid that doesn’t understand the game. President-elect Joe Biden promotes unity, turns to transition, Man seriously hurt in Durham drive-by shooting, World reacts to news of Alex Trebek's death, LATEST: North Carolina reports 2,094 COVID-19 cases, Eta expected to be hurricane and strike Florida Keys, Biden will bring 1st rescue dog to White House, Here are Oprah's Favorite Things this year, Georgia 2020 presidential election results still be counted. No surprise here, as Jones was originally deemed doubtful for the contest. Following this incredible season which encompassed Tyus being named the Final Four Most Outstanding Player, he declared for the NBA draft. However, while for some that might have started with his Minnesota Mr. Basketball title, representing them at the national championship game, or coming home to play for the Timberwolves, Jones’ relationship with this organization began far, far earlier, on the other side of the practice courts. When you look at Tyus’ game, it makes sense that he had an older brother like Jadee—supportive, smart and competitive. If you make a request through Terms of Use | Augustin #14 of the Orlando Magic drives against Tomas Satoransky #31 of the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on March 13, 2019 in Washington, DC. “I would show them video of the players and sometimes it would be an individual video of that individual player or sometimes it would be a group video where they had to kind of get it right away.”. Discover (and save!) “Jadee was the guy that I brought in and he did everything perfectly that I asked,” said Petersen. Jadee paved the way for Tyus’ time with the Lynx. However, Jones has approached this latest challenge as he does everything else in his life—with professionalism, focus and determination. College: Duke. All Rights Reserved. In his time as Duke head coach, though, Mike Krzyzewski has demonstrated he is willing to put his basketball team in the hands of a freshman. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nba/reg/free/stories, at 5:08 pm ET, Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Could play Saturday, Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Out for at least one week, Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Goes for 18 points, Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Best game of season Monday, Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Scores in double figures again. The NBA’s 2020-21 starting date has dominated the basketball news-cycle, as ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Brian Windhorst reported that the NBA is targeting a December 22nd start date to a 72-game season. Tyus Robert Jones Twitter: 1Tyus (Ty, Tyus Stones) Position: Point Guard Shoots: Right 6-0, 196lb (183cm, 88kg) Team: Memphis Grizzlies. Accessibility and Closed Caption |. In its preseason top 100 player ranking, Jones was listed at number 45 by ESPN. A young hometown favorite being taught by other hometown favorites—Lindsay Whalen, Seimone Augustus. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nba | pageType: stories | A great basketball player and a perfect practice partner. section: | slug: grizzlies-tyus-jones-officially-out | sport: basketball | route: article_single_fantasy | J… It seems odd that an 18- and 19-year-old would have to ponder this so soon, their likely final games together. The family found the time to make it work. He had joy in what he was doing.”. Understandably, Jones would sometimes get beat—after all, he was playing with some of the best hoopers in the world, but Jones took things in stride and continued to do what was asked of him. Tyus Robert Jones (born May 10, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA). “I was a Lynx fan. Dozens of prospects will be profiled in this space and, in this edition, we break down the play of Duke guard Tre Jones. Height/Weight: 6' 1" / 190 lbs. Wolves don't match Grizzlies' offer for Jones, Tyus Jones, Grizzlies agree to $28M offer sheet. © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. If you had told me going into the Orlando bubble that Tyus Jones was the third most important player on the Grizzlies, I would have thought that you have something against Lithuanians. Jadee was a great defender and the primary ballhandler for De LaSalle High School and Hopkins High School. Editor’s Note: Welcome to our “2020 Lakers Season In Review” series, where we’ll be looking back at every member of this Lakers roster as the offseason commences, and answering some questions about what they contributed (or didn’t) to the team’s 17th championship, as well as discussing what their situation is moving forward. Rochester John Marshall forward Matthew Hurt dunking against Cretin-Derham Hall in the 2018 Tip-Off Classic (Shari Gross, Star Tribune) The high-profile boys’ and girls’ basketball tournaments that have become kickoff events ushering in the start of the season are not expected to happen this season. EDITOR’S NOTE - This piece is satirical. The group is constructed to give the Lynx specific looks based on their opponents’ play styles, and Jadee stood out immediately—he was fast, smart and had a great ability to mimic the attributes of the players the Lynx were scheming against. When you have him on the floor you trust what he’s doing, his teammates love playing with him, and I’m thankful for the moments that he gave to us and our team towards winning a championship.”. “Great eye-contact, listening to what the team needed. There was a mutual benefit to Jones’ practice squad experience; the Lynx got someone who was great at simulating opposing players, and Jones got early insight into professional basketball—a huge advantage for a young player preparing for a career in the NBA. He previously played for the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2015-2019. Following Jadee’s success with the squad, Petersen reached out to the Jones family to see about getting Tyus involved. Across not just the NBA and the WNBA but all of sports, there are characteristics that drive success—Jones developed those skills at an early age, in part because of his time practicing against the Lynx. Duke. He earned NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player during Duke's victory in the championship game of the 2015 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. He is the kid from Apple Valley who reached the highest echelons of college basketball and returned to play point guard for his hometown team. While such an event might have embarrassed some players, Jones didn’t view his participation on the practice squad as an opportunity to prove that he was the best. As far as Tyus being a winner, the Lynx all would agree, but make no mistake—if Jones ever finds himself defending Augustus again, she’ll do her best to put him on the floor. Tyus was initially selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round (24th overall) in the 2015 NBA Draft; Cleveland subsequently traded him to the Timberwolves in exchange for Ceci Osman, Raheem Christmas, a 2019 second-round draft pick and the draft rights to the 31st and 36th picks in the draft.. The fact that Jones practiced with the Minnesota Lynx years before being drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves is almost too good of a story. Even at his young age, Jones was a great basketball player, but it was his great ability to soak up his coaching and give the Lynx these specific looks that made him stand out. was just so high that I could sit there and draw up a play, he’s 16 years old, and I’ve got a whiteboard and I’m drawing a play up of something he’s never ran before and asking them to go out there and execute that, Tyus did it so perfectly,” said Petersen. He was a Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Class 4A state champion, three-time Minnesota Associated Press Boys Basketball Player of the Year and three-time Minnesota Boys Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year for Apple Valley High School. From there, once the draft concludes on November 18th NBA free agency has to start almost immediately after, as it is believed that training camps will open on or around December 1st. Draft: 2015 1st round (24th pick) by the . This proposal also includes a play-in tournament for final playoff spots and no All-Star game. Jeremy Roach is learning what it takes to be a point guard under Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski. That’s not a status that a backup point guard typically has on any basketball team. As he entered his freshman season at Duke, he was expected to battle with senior point guard Quinn Cook and junior guard Rasheed Sulaimon for playing time following the graduation of Tyler Thornton. “I’ve seen this kid from 15 years of age win at every level. In perhaps the highest praise Reeve could give, the Lynx coach drew a comparison between Jones and another local Minnesota legend—Whalen. Thanks to everyone who joined us for the daily posts this past week! Cleveland Cavaliers. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nba | pageType: stories | “Being around Lindsay [Whalen] and Maya [Moore] and Seimone [Augustus] and just seeing how they approached the game, it was really cool for me. Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Out for at least one week 07/29/2020 • by RotoWire Staff Grizzlies' Tyus Jones: Goes for 18 points (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images). Learn about Tyus Jones and other recruit player profiles on … Jones (knee) is doubtful for Saturday's play-in game against the Trail Blazers. Of course, that doesn’t mean what the Grizzlies have... We could focus only on the raging success stories: Bobby Hurley, Jay Williams, Chris Duhon, Tyus Jones. As he prepares to enter his fourth NBA season, Nuggets guard Monte Morris will become eligible for a contract extension this fall for the first time in his career.