As part of our coverage leading up to the 2015 NBA Draft we will provide profiles of more than 60 prospects, including video interviews with each player, what they're saying leading up to draft day as well as their potential fit on the Bulls.
Tyus Jones, PG, Duke
6'2" | 185 lbs. | 19 years old
2014-15 stats:
11.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.5 steals 41.7 FG%, 33.9 minutes
Selection:
First round, 24th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers (traded to Minnesota)
NBA
Quotable:
"(I'm) a complete point guard, a pure point guard. Someone who is a leader and is a winner. Someone who can make their teammates better, who can set up their teammates and most importantly, win."
Analysis:
A classic hometown story, Jones is headed back to where it all began to play behind Ricky Rubio and Zach LaVine. Some expected Jones to drop because of his size, and he did. Still, he'll be good insurance in case Rubio isn't in Minnesota long-term.