Tyrique Jones had a tantalizing freshman year. While he wasn’t consistent, he had the occasional monster game in which he dominated Creighton or, more memorably, Florida State. He played 11 minutes per game, shot 60% from the floor, and blocked 4.6% of opponent’s shots. It wasn’t exactly the stuff of legends, but it was clear that Jones had plenty of room to grow and the dog inside him to get it done.
Fast forward to last season. Jones played 15 minutes per game, shot 62% from the floor, and blocked 4.3% of opponent’s shots. If those numbers strike you as very similar, it’s because they are.