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Rankings are cool for people who care about rankings...

But what makes 247 or whatever other service rank them higher than others is completely up to them. FWIW, I have stated before I don't see Ryan Jones as the same Top 70 recruit as, say, Rodney Rice who was similarly ranked. I think from a skill and impact perspective he is right in line with other players in the 80-120 range Now, what makes him rated higher than someone like John Ojiako or Patrick Wessler, he checks more boxes than them. Ojiako and Wessler are certainly both taller, but Jones is light years more physically ready than Wessler, which is about on par with Ojiako. Wessler has better touch than Ojiako, but Jones has better touch than both. He can also put the ball on the floor for a dribble or two (which would be a nightmare with the other two) and make the right play passing the ball. So... Strength - Jones, Ojiako, huge gap, Wessler Touch - Jones, Wessler, Ojiako Skill - Jones, huge gap, Wessler, Ojiako Shooting - Jones, gap, Wessler, gap, Ojiako Height - Wessler, Ojiako, Jones All three are similar in their mobility defensively, but I'd still probably give the nod to Jones I think if Patrick Wessler were 6'8, he might not be a D1 player. If Ryan Jones were 7'0, he'd be going to Kansas, Duke or Kentucky
Posted: 10/02/2023 at 07:57 PM ET
(In response to this post by AshburnFarmHokie)

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Question for you, GC, about Ryan Jones
AshburnFarmHokie 10/02/23 07:23 PM ET
Rankings are cool for people who care about rankings...
GCHokie34 10/02/23 07:57 PM ET
That last line made me chuckle. I'm sure it's true.
WildTurkE 10/03/23 09:01 AM ET
Excellent. Thanks...**
AshburnFarmHokie 10/02/23 08:01 PM ET
Also can you do a quick comparison between Jones and Buchanan?
RRHokie90 10/02/23 07:32 PM ET
Very different players...
GCHokie34 10/02/23 08:02 PM ET
What’s Jones’ wingspan?**
hokieZ71 10/02/23 09:51 PM ET
Pretty close to his height..
GCHokie34 10/02/23 09:54 PM ET
Probably just based on the fact that he's 6'8 and not 6:10+**
jackofalltrades 10/02/23 09:31 PM ET
Prolly just 'cuz of his height, but you have broken it down nicely. Thanks
RRHokie90 10/02/23 08:05 PM ET
Wasn't directed at you, I appreciate the question...
GCHokie34 10/02/23 08:09 PM ET
Love to see him develop into the guy who plays the 5 for Miami. Beast.**
KiloZulu 10/02/23 09:39 PM ET
That's not a bad comparison actually..
GCHokie34 10/02/23 09:53 PM ET
If he is close to that guy its a slam dunk**
Nelsonia Hokie 10/03/23 11:30 AM ET