No doubt about it Terrence Jones has manned up big time. All the extra work in the weight room over the summer along with the long nights in the gym has definitely paid off for the 6'9" forward. Jones exploded for 52 points and 16 rebounds in Wednesday nights Blue-White scrimmage game in Rupp Arena witnessed by 12,134 fans. I believe each and everyone in attendance will attest to the "new" Jones and his determination. It seems so far Cal's insistence of changing your habits truly work. Josh Harrellson is positive proof that if you want to get better you have to work hard and it will come.
Jones is striving to be a lottery pick in the 2012 draft this season and with what we saw on Wednesday night he should have no problem. Even though he was playing against his own teammates it was still obvious the effort that was put forth. It is going to be so exciting seeing this young man play with burning fire that wasn't always there last season. That's not saying Jones didn't try or care last season its just everyone knew their was so much more left on the table. He is naturally talented but now he sees you can't just walk through to the next level.
Terrence will be a stat machine this year and a handful to deal with. I would hate having to be the one tasked with dealing with him and as you seen Wednesday night there was no mercy shown on his own teammates. It makes you wonder what will happen to the likes of UNC and anyone else who stands in his way.
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