Del Jones got an offer from Rutgers basketball last week, putting the Scarlet Knights into a recruiting battle with several other top programs. The talented guard is excited by the Big Ten offer and hopes to visit the Rutgers basketball program over the summer.
A 6-foot-2 point guard from Bishop O’Connell (Arlington, VA), Jones is a three-star according to 247Sports. He is ranked as the No. 78 player in the nation and the No. 12 point guard in the class of 2024.
He also is ranked as the third-best player in Virginia.
Bishop O’Connell went 18-13 last year.
On Wednesday, Rutgers offered Jones. The soon-to-be junior posted about the offer on social media.
In early June, Rutgers landed a four-star commitment from Gavin Griffiths. The Connecticut power forward, a consensus top 40 player in the nation, is a member of the 2024 recruiting class.
The addition of Griffiths gives Rutgers the highest-ranked recruit in Steve Pikiell’s tenure as head coach.
Check out what Del Jones had to say about his offer from Rutgers basketball as well as what other programs are recruiting him!
Del Jones on being offered by Rutgers basketball
“Being offered by Rutgers was a blessing. Talking with Rutgers and receiving the offer made me lock-in with my craft even more!”
Del Jones on his reaction to the Rutgers basketball program
“I got the offer from coach Larkin. I feel great about the offer. Coach let me know that they have two former point guards on the staff and that they love my game and how versatile I am.”
Del Jones on what he thinks of the Rutgers basketball program
“I feel great about the program. I look forward to taking a visit up there.”
Del Jones on the other programs reaching out to him
“UConn, Clemson, Missouri, Towson, Maryland, George Washington, George Mason, Tulsa, Bryant Akron.”
Del Jones on if Clemson has offered yet
“No, not yet but I had a really good talk with coach Sean Dixon.”
(Note: Sean Dixon is an assistant coach with Clemson)
Del Jones on his talk with Clemson
“This was . He was telling me how he thinks that I would be a great fit and that my playing style fits the league that Clemson plays in. Something he said he likes how I can get my team going, how I play defense and my ability to rebound and last…
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