The kid is a solid point. Nothing flashy but a true point guard that is a team first player. He would fit good in an offensive system that involves heavy ball rotation. He definitely needs to work on his ball handling being so undersized. Havent seen him get by any press or traps. By senior year he should be a beast though. Great fundamentals.
After all the sessions, he still leads in total points, assists, and steals in the hands down the most competitive high school basketball league in the nation. Complete beast. I hope he goes to Duke just so I get to watch him wipe the floor with my school in ACC play.
He is the number one player in his class. Kid is incredible. And just a FYI he is playing against D1 players in this video. But when he is not playing against high school kids he is playing on the u17 national team where he is still the best player on the court. doesn't matter the level of competition at his age, Tyus will still be the best.
There are a lot of former highschool players with amazing highlights who are flipping burgers right now. I have seen this kid play in person one time. He put up about 50.
I'll admit when I first saw his highlights on TH-cam I didn't think much of him. I thought he was overrated. But after I saw him play yesterday at the Nike Global games I came away quite impress. He's definitely the number 2 player in the 2014 class hands down.
Good lord. Some of those crossovers reminiscent of a young Deron Williams. The way he commits his body one way and shifts the whole thing back looks just like D Will. The passes he is making are really, really nice too. I'm impressed.
well that depends on what position your gonna play in the pros. are you gonna be a center or stretch 4. Either way this kid is one of the purest and most fundamentally sound pg prospects to come out in awhile. Which is refreshing since most pg really want to be sg now a days. anyway best of luck to you man i'm excited to see what you do at the next level.
You really have to watch him a few times in person to actually respect the way he plays. He just makes everyone around him better. He scores very quietly and what I mean by that is, at the end of the game and you look up at the scoreboard expecting to see like 15 points by his number, but instead you see like 30... He may not be too athletic but he gets into the lane, gets to the line (excellent free-throw shooter), and can shoot pretty well, to go with that he is the best passer in the nation.
Don't know why you guys insist that this kid sucks. He really doesn't. He sees the floor, has a right dribble, and makes his teammates better. They all probably average 10 thanks to him. Stop comparing him to Trevor Dunbar, he's not as flashy but Tyus will get the job done and is the better leader. I see a young Mike Conley in Tyus. Keep it simple.
After 2 full sessions, he leads the extremely competitive Nike EYBL in Points, Assists, and Steals. He's the number 2 player in the class of 2014 and was STARTING PG for the US world championship under 17 team last summer. Say what you want about how boring or unathletic he looks, but results don't lie. The kid can flat out ball and is already a star. Easily a future first round draft pick.
Just because hes not a flashy player that dunks everything doesnt mean he wont be a lottery pick. He may be boring to watch but he seems to be a true point guard who sets people up. plus theres plenty of pg in the league that arent athletic that are still succesful ( nash, rubio, curry, parker, lowry) the determining factor is just how much he wants it from here on out to improve.
Kentucy would be a great choice for Tyus. I hope he takes a good look at that program. There is a reason Kentucky is the winningest team in college basketball. Calipari and his staff are amazing. The fans are amazing, Rupp Arena is amazing. If it is Tyus dream to go pro, Kentucky will get him there quickly and in the front of the line!
That is the "wow factor" you're looking for. Then if that's not enough for you, look at the Nike EYBL AAU circuit statistics (Best competitor in the nation, includes nearly every top player in the country). He lead the league in points, assists, and steals. He is the best player in the nation. No doubt.
Tyus is the best Floor General and passing point guard in the class of 2014, but I believe in terms of straight up scoring points Joel Berry is the best point guard, he is a little more explosive to the rim.
Really interesting player. Basically looks like a better version of Tyler Ennis from this year's class. Isn't flashy, but he does so many of the little things. Even though the camera angles aren't great, you can see enough to tell that he's very good at manipulating the defense with his eyes and change of direction, and he doesn't waste any energy on his moves; everything's quick. For example, he can get from dribbling the ball down low to making a pass over the top of the defense very quickly
Wherever Jahlil Okafor goes, Tyus goes. They are friends and have been going on most official visits together. Its going to be either Kentucky or Duke.
What are you guys talking about? He deserves to be number 1, you should have seen him play at the Nike peach jam last year. He put the team on his back many times vs Andrew wiggins and all them. He also is pretty athletic and he's the perfect point guard he passes well, scores when his team needs him too and is a great leader. You don't have to put on a show to be good.
Most of the high school players around his area are a D3 level. Right now he could easily be looked as a Top pick in the draft. When he goes play D1 against taller guys, his draft stock will drop.
His passing skills are superb.To compare him to and NBA player, obviously the first name that comes to mind is Chris Paul, tho IMO at this point he doesn't have the quickness as Paul does.
What are you saying? If you are pointing out that Wall is better than Bradley, yeah. But they are both NBA starters. The point I'm making is that they who the best high school players are. Plus Wall is a PG, Bradley is a SG, so it's difficult to compare them.
Seventh mite not be on his level skill wise yet but when he was sevenths age there was no comparison seventh is coming man and there ain't no stoping him
He is a point guard his job is to move the ball not play above the rim. He plays really smart. He doesn't seem to have the speed as most the other good guards i agree maybe top 25 guards for 2014 but not in the top 25 overall. He will be a good player though to bad MN cant recruit in there own state to get the kid.
For all of you who think this kid isn't all that great, it's only because you've been watching too much ballislife. It's all well and good to see kids flash how well they handle ball and stuff, but name me one person at the next level that does that? I'll wait! That stuff works in middle school and high school, and it only works because the talent that most of the kids they play against is sorely lacking. At the college level you don't see it because now you're playing against young men who can ball as well, so that crap doesn't work. This kid is the quintessential point guard, which means his game is going to translate far beyond college. So, you can keep watching these dudes who make kids of lesser talent fall to the ground with how well they handle the ball, but let me know what they do at the college level and beyond. I can answer it for you right now, their games don't translate beyond high school. Bottom line, this kid is a REAL point guard. He plays the game with a purpose, not for show.
exactly. the kids court vision is disgustingly good, and not once in the video did i see him settle for a long range jumper, which makes him better than most hoopmixtape guards. he drives and either lays it up himself or gets a teammate an easy shot.
no this guy isn't the most athletic and he does not have great size but what he does have is the best basketball IQ and court awareness in the class of 2014.
what do you mean his level of competition doesn't impress you? He was on the USA olympic team for his age, best players in the world, and he was in the peach jam and destroyed it at both places?!
I think its funny when people talk shit about this kid's game. Who are you? Not one of the best high school point guards in America...Thats who. Just because he doesnt hoard the ball like all you other folks who think they're hot shit doesn't mean he's bad. He has amazing vision, great composure, scores at will and doesn't try to force the situation too often. If he stays grounded and keeps working hard he is going to be something special at Duke, I saw him play the other night and there was no answer for him. Oh also he was perfect from the line 10-10 or something. Don't foul him he scores. foul him and hes got 2 anyway. Give this man some respect but don't let his head get big. He has a long way to go. Oh his defense is his only "weak" part of his game. yea he's great against HS kids in the state of hockey, Lets see him against college kids.
Do you know were he plays? he plays for Apple Valley and plays against Prior Lake, Lakeville, Burnsville, Bloomington, occasionally Eden Prairie, Edina, Shakopee... these are some of the biggest and best high schools in the nation.
have you seen marquis teague play hes awful on a good chicago team so how would he help tyus because last time i checked drose got alot better after having help from coach k
This guy can find the open man, great court vision and manners of a true point guard. I like unselfish players who look first at pass to a teammate.
TYUS TO MINNESOTA!
exactly what you want to see out of a player steady plays makes the right plays and makes it all look really easy
He keeps the game simple. Thats what I like.
The kid is a solid point. Nothing flashy but a true point guard that is a team first player. He would fit good in an offensive system that involves heavy ball rotation. He definitely needs to work on his ball handling being so undersized. Havent seen him get by any press or traps. By senior year he should be a beast though. Great fundamentals.
After all the sessions, he still leads in total points, assists, and steals in the hands down the most competitive high school basketball league in the nation. Complete beast. I hope he goes to Duke just so I get to watch him wipe the floor with my school in ACC play.
He is the number one player in his class. Kid is incredible. And just a FYI he is playing against D1 players in this video. But when he is not playing against high school kids he is playing on the u17 national team where he is still the best player on the court. doesn't matter the level of competition at his age, Tyus will still be the best.
There are a lot of former highschool players with amazing highlights who are flipping burgers right now. I have seen this kid play in person one time. He put up about 50.
I'll admit when I first saw his highlights on TH-cam I didn't think much of him. I thought he was overrated. But after I saw him play yesterday at the Nike Global games I came away quite impress. He's definitely the number 2 player in the 2014 class hands down.
His highlights aren't flashy but this guy gets the job done.
Good lord. Some of those crossovers reminiscent of a young Deron Williams. The way he commits his body one way and shifts the whole thing back looks just like D Will. The passes he is making are really, really nice too. I'm impressed.
reminds me of a gary payton john Stockton type player very skilled passer and true pg #respectfundamentals
His game is smooth like silk. As Carolina boy, I see him playing 8 miles down the road.
well that depends on what position your gonna play in the pros. are you gonna be a center or stretch 4. Either way this kid is one of the purest and most fundamentally sound pg prospects to come out in awhile. Which is refreshing since most pg really want to be sg now a days. anyway best of luck to you man i'm excited to see what you do at the next level.
they were supposed to have Wiggins in this class but he decided against it making the 2013 class one of the best ever.
You really have to watch him a few times in person to actually respect the way he plays. He just makes everyone around him better. He scores very quietly and what I mean by that is, at the end of the game and you look up at the scoreboard expecting to see like 15 points by his number, but instead you see like 30... He may not be too athletic but he gets into the lane, gets to the line (excellent free-throw shooter), and can shoot pretty well, to go with that he is the best passer in the nation.
Don't know why you guys insist that this kid sucks. He really doesn't. He sees the floor, has a right dribble, and makes his teammates better. They all probably average 10 thanks to him.
Stop comparing him to Trevor Dunbar, he's not as flashy but Tyus will get the job done and is the better leader. I see a young Mike Conley in Tyus.
Keep it simple.
After 2 full sessions, he leads the extremely competitive Nike EYBL in Points, Assists, and Steals. He's the number 2 player in the class of 2014 and was STARTING PG for the US world championship under 17 team last summer. Say what you want about how boring or unathletic he looks, but results don't lie. The kid can flat out ball and is already a star. Easily a future first round draft pick.
Just because hes not a flashy player that dunks everything doesnt mean he wont be a lottery pick. He may be boring to watch but he seems to be a true point guard who sets people up. plus theres plenty of pg in the league that arent athletic that are still succesful ( nash, rubio, curry, parker, lowry) the determining factor is just how much he wants it from here on out to improve.
If you ever seen him in person he always has the crowd on their feet.
I think a lot of fans sleep on Tyus since hes from MN and not one of theese super flashy shoot firts PGs. Hes just a natural.
He makes it look easy
Proud to be an Eagle.
Kentucy would be a great choice for Tyus. I hope he takes a good look at that program. There is a reason Kentucky is the winningest team in college basketball.
Calipari and his staff are amazing. The fans are amazing, Rupp Arena is amazing. If it is Tyus dream to go pro, Kentucky will get him there quickly and in the front of the line!
MN represent.
Lol at all of you who thought this kid wouldn't excel at the next level. Keep doubting him. Duke Nation
2:46 the subtle fake is killer
Hes all suited up
That is the "wow factor" you're looking for. Then if that's not enough for you, look at the Nike EYBL AAU circuit statistics (Best competitor in the nation, includes nearly every top player in the country). He lead the league in points, assists, and steals. He is the best player in the nation. No doubt.
omg love his game not flashy but effective
he has that duke swag
Just a Solid PG
Tyus is the best Floor General and passing point guard in the class of 2014, but I believe in terms of straight up scoring points Joel Berry is the best point guard, he is a little more explosive to the rim.
Really interesting player. Basically looks like a better version of Tyler Ennis from this year's class. Isn't flashy, but he does so many of the little things. Even though the camera angles aren't great, you can see enough to tell that he's very good at manipulating the defense with his eyes and change of direction, and he doesn't waste any energy on his moves; everything's quick. For example, he can get from dribbling the ball down low to making a pass over the top of the defense very quickly
cerebral...great leader/ great vision
Look at the history of the ESPN top 5. Every single player has been a high nba draft pick. Tyus is #2 in 2014...
This kid is good you dnt have to be flashy to be good just know how to play the game
this guy isn't all that flashy but he shows some nice bball IQ with great passing. Need to see if he has a jumpshot.
dudes wearing 2k5s RESPECT
TYUS YOURR GOOD
He and jahlil both visited duke this year and jahlil has duke winning it all and tyus has duke in the final 4. I think they're both coming to duke
Wherever Jahlil Okafor goes, Tyus goes. They are friends and have been going on most official visits together. Its going to be either Kentucky or Duke.
He's 6"2 that's definitely not bad pg height for a rising senior
What are you guys talking about? He deserves to be number 1, you should have seen him play at the Nike peach jam last year. He put the team on his back many times vs Andrew wiggins and all them. He also is pretty athletic and he's the perfect point guard he passes well, scores when his team needs him too and is a great leader. You don't have to put on a show to be good.
I go too his high school damn just knowing an nba player played in the same gym as me
Pretty sure Gary Trent Jr. And Tyus brother also played there.
not gonna lie would love to see him at Ohio St, Michigan st. or Duke. But Ohio has AAron Craft. Awesome game last night i was there.
There is about 0% chance he's a better NBA prospect than myself
Not much explosiveness but he knows how to make his team better.
Minnesota we finally did something right
Most of the high school players around his area are a D3 level.
Right now he could easily be looked as a Top pick in the draft.
When he goes play D1 against taller guys, his draft stock will drop.
I feel like he reacts to the defense well.
He has humble game, not trying to be really flashy
I hope he goes to the U of MN
And then there's Eastview. We've got... acedemics... I guess
he went to the high school in my town
Not that flashy but gets the job done... Kinda like a Steve Nash
His passing skills are superb.To compare him to and NBA player, obviously the first name that comes to mind is Chris Paul, tho IMO at this point he doesn't have the quickness as Paul does.
he's #2 now but yeah i agree
What are you saying? If you are pointing out that Wall is better than Bradley, yeah. But they are both NBA starters. The point I'm making is that they who the best high school players are. Plus Wall is a PG, Bradley is a SG, so it's difficult to compare them.
STRAIGHT REPPIN MINNESOTA
The Next Mj
Seventh mite not be on his level skill wise yet but when he was sevenths age there was no comparison seventh is coming man and there ain't no stoping him
He's going to duke or Kansas the only reason he has Minnesota on his list is so we [Minnesota] won't get mad at him
He is a point guard his job is to move the ball not play above the rim. He plays really smart. He doesn't seem to have the speed as most the other good guards i agree maybe top 25 guards for 2014 but not in the top 25 overall. He will be a good player though to bad MN cant recruit in there own state to get the kid.
Mudiay wasn't the starting point guard on the U17 Olympic GOLD MEDAL team. Tyus was. Faced the best players his age in the world. You can't beat that.
For all of you who think this kid isn't all that great, it's only because you've been watching too much ballislife. It's all well and good to see kids flash how well they handle ball and stuff, but name me one person at the next level that does that? I'll wait! That stuff works in middle school and high school, and it only works because the talent that most of the kids they play against is sorely lacking. At the college level you don't see it because now you're playing against young men who can ball as well, so that crap doesn't work. This kid is the quintessential point guard, which means his game is going to translate far beyond college. So, you can keep watching these dudes who make kids of lesser talent fall to the ground with how well they handle the ball, but let me know what they do at the college level and beyond. I can answer it for you right now, their games don't translate beyond high school. Bottom line, this kid is a REAL point guard. He plays the game with a purpose, not for show.
exactly. the kids court vision is disgustingly good, and not once in the video did i see him settle for a long range jumper, which makes him better than most hoopmixtape guards. he drives and either lays it up himself or gets a teammate an easy shot.
Prime example trevor dunbar
ironically I was thinking he looked dookish as well, his game is riversesque
He can dunk
Young Andre Miller
Yeah, but I believe Scott will be starting(if he stays) in 2014 once AC leaves.
Shaka already said he was staying at VCU.
he really to transfer to a prep school next school year
no this guy isn't the most athletic and he does not have great size but what he does have is the best basketball IQ and court awareness in the class of 2014.
If minnesota gets shaka smart I could see him staying in state
Seems like a Duke kid to me. But as a Kansas fan I hope he ends up in Lawrence.
what do you mean his level of competition doesn't impress you? He was on the USA olympic team for his age, best players in the world, and he was in the peach jam and destroyed it at both places?!
Olympic Team for his age... Trevor wasn't plus, you have to see him personally and I have the advantage of seeing that bc I live in MN.
Kind of reminds me of Mike Conley Jr.
Duke
Well made tape. Classy passer. Hope he goes to U M and doesn't play for the rat.
NBA Comparison: Mike Conley Jr. (memphis grizzlies)
fundamentals catch scouts attention than that fancy shit im telling yall .. street ball stays on the street lol
Ion know, a lot of nba players are from the streets
hes gonna stay in the B1G!! if shaka coaches minnesota watch out cuz they will be gooooooood!
MINNESOTA IS CLOSING FAST ON TYUS...... HE WOULD HAVE A WELL STOCKED OIL MACHINE IN GUARDS. AND minny is about to blossom up the totem pole.
1:16 look at the kid guarding him ... seriously 95% of the people watching this video are probably better than that kid
damn, you're right haha my bad. Just seems like he's been around forever. But either way Tyus is class of 2014 so he'd be gone by then
hopefully Coach K can lure him to Duke.........
He and jahlil both visited duke together this year and jahlil has duke winning it a
Tyus Jones reminds me a lot of Jordan Farmar, very smooth game but doesn't have elite athleticism or quickness. His jumper is deadly though.
I think its funny when people talk shit about this kid's game. Who are you? Not one of the best high school point guards in America...Thats who. Just because he doesnt hoard the ball like all you other folks who think they're hot shit doesn't mean he's bad. He has amazing vision, great composure, scores at will and doesn't try to force the situation too often. If he stays grounded and keeps working hard he is going to be something special at Duke, I saw him play the other night and there was no answer for him. Oh also he was perfect from the line 10-10 or something. Don't foul him he scores. foul him and hes got 2 anyway. Give this man some respect but don't let his head get big. He has a long way to go. Oh his defense is his only "weak" part of his game. yea he's great against HS kids in the state of hockey, Lets see him against college kids.
Do you know were he plays? he plays for Apple Valley and plays against Prior Lake, Lakeville, Burnsville, Bloomington, occasionally Eden Prairie, Edina, Shakopee... these are some of the biggest and best high schools in the nation.
amen.
this is the best PG in the class? Are you serious?
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This kid is going to be a CAT!
nice travel at 1:38
Why is he getting looked at by Duke, North Carolina, Michigan State and Kentucky then?
NOW KEBUCKY IS GRASPING FOR ANYBODY....WHAT? MINNY. AND THATS ALL FOLKS.
have you seen marquis teague play hes awful on a good chicago team so how would he help tyus because last time i checked drose got alot better after having help from coach k
Next Deron Williams?
Mike Conley. Goin