Jade was instrumental in FBC NextUP’s win over Tennessee Xtreme doing what she does best, getting buckets. She knocked down a big three when the game was still in doubt, something she has a knack for doing. She also did a nice job sprinting out ahead of the pack in transition and scored a couple uncontested layups as a result. Jones on ball defense was better than I have seen in the past and she was a much more active and willing defender than she was when I coached against her as a freshman. She also showed improved shot selection within the flow of the offense. Jade is a natural scorer and she has been doing that consistently her entire high school career. She is a player who definitely will garner interest from college coaches this summer during the live period events. There is no doubt she is a college player, but what level she ends up playing at is still to be determined.

Jones is wired to score—it’s that simple. The agile guard played with constant energy, attacking the basket and finding ways to put pressure on the defense all camp long. She thrives in chaos, turning defense into offense with steals and deflections both on and off the ball. Jade’s motor never shuts off, and that energy translates into production. Beyond the scoring, she brought great intangibles as a teammate, earning praise for her positivity and support. A sparkplug in every sense.

An explosive start to the season has seen Jones average 23 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3 assists and 7.3 steals. Through her first three games, Jade has gone 13-30 from beyond the arc. D-II programs should put her on their radar moving forward.