Alright, gather ‘round folks, it’s transfer portal season and the NCAA basketball hustle is poppin’! You’ve got the West Virginia Mountaineers, who are known more for stone-cold defense than flashy offense, but they aren’t sleeping on the other side of the court either. Let’s dive into their latest offensive pursuit—Jemel Jones.
Picture this: Jemel Jones, the scoring machine from Cal State Bakersfield, absolutely tearing it up last season. Averaged just under 19 points a game, shooting nearly 50% from the field, and banking 35% from beyond the arc. He’s the kind of guy who wakes up and chooses to drop 45 points against Cal State Northridge like it’s nothing. And he threw in a couple of 29-point games versus Hawai’i and lit up Long Beach State for 37 just for good measure. This dude isn’t just a scorer, he’s a highlight reel.
Before he hit Division I, Jones was putting up those jaw-dropping numbers in junior college. Ever heard of 51 and 56-point games? Those aren’t box scores—they’re mixtapes. Safe to say, he was on every scout’s radar with two NJCAA II All-American nods and the Player of the Year title under his belt.
So, here we are, with only one more year of eligibility left for him to drop dimes in college ball. West Virginia wants him to bring that heat to Morgantown—and they aren’t the only ones. Schools like Bradley, Charlotte, Illinois, and USC are all trying to get him to bring those buckets their way too.
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Ross Hodge, WVU’s head coach, isn’t a rookie when it comes to scouting talent. Just peep their latest catch, Honor Huff—the best three-point shooter out of Chattanooga. Imagine pairing him with Jemel. That’s the kind of duo that can keep the scoreboard operator busy. Huff rains threes, and Jemel does what Jemel does—filling up the stat sheet like he’s out for revenge.
West Virginia’s got the fans hyped, wondering if they’re about to land another top-tier offensive talent to complement their suffocating defense. If Jemel Jones suits up for the Mountaineers, opposing teams better get their defensive schemes ready—or just have a first-aid kit on standby for that scoreboard.
And hey, if you’re into keeping tabs on where every star-studded athlete might land next, check out those transfer portal resources. They’re like your cheat sheet for every significant move in college hoops. More than just stats—it’s all about which future arena lights up with a new star.
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