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With the NBA Draft Combine postponed indefinitely, prospects have been left in a bit of a grey area with the status of the NBA Draft influx due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Players have been forced to stay active without the comforts of hitting traditional practice facilities but some have been fortunate to find empty gyms or workout areas nearby. Duke Blue Devils guard Tre Jones said that he has been staying active preparing for the NBA Draft and has been working out with his brothers, Tyus and Jadee.
Of course, Tyus is currently with the Memphis Grizzlies and also played at Duke under head coach Mike Krzyzewski. Jadee played at Furman for two seasons and eventually became a coach at Apple Valley High School in Minnesota.
In an interview with Jason Jordan of Sports Illustrated, the reigning ACC Player of the Year detailed his workouts with his two brothers and how he has been staying in shape.
I’m able to work out with my oldest brother, Jadee. I’m able to work out with him and stay in shape. I almost go through workouts like I’m getting ready for the Draft Combine. I think I lucked out here being able to work out with Tyus for a while and now I’m able to work out with Jadee like it’s a normal offseason like I’m preparing for the next season.
I’m getting up early every morning and then we’re able to find the gym and go in there before anyone is up. We’re able to get our weight room workout, our strength and conditioning workout and we’re also able to get out on the court.
Jones averaged 16.2 points, 6.4 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 29 games last season with the Blue Devils. In addition to earning ACC Player of the Year honors, Jones was also named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year.
He has been touted as a strong leader on the court after ranking in the top 10 with 1.9 assists in transition, according to Synergy. Jones is projected to be the No. 22 pick in the latest 2020 Rookie Wire Mock Draft.
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