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OKC Thunder NBA draft profile: Kai Jones – raw talent with high upside

By Tamberlyn Richardson

OKC Thunder draft profile series; Texas Longhorns forward Kai Jones (22): Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
OKC Thunder draft profile series; Texas Longhorns forward Kai Jones (22): Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /
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OKC Thunder draft profile series: Forward Kai Jones #22 of the Texas Longhorns dunks the ball. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images) /

Next up for Intentions annual OKC Thunder prospect profile series is Texas forward Kai Jones.

A 6’ll” big man who showcased substantial growth in his two seasons with the Texas Longhorns particularly in extending his shooting range.

The Bahamian is a prospect who not only is projected to be in the mix when Sam Presti selects the 16th and 18th OKC Thunder picks, he’s also a player who would fit the rebuilding timeline and into the positionless scheme.

OKC Thunder draft prospect profile for Kai Jones:

Specifics:

  • Height: 6’11”
  • Weight:  218 pounds
  • Wingspan: 7’1
  • Position: Forward
  • Birthdate/Age:  January 19, 2001, 20 years
  • College: Texas, sophomore
  • Stat line:  8.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.9 blocks
  • Home Town: Nassau, Bahamas

Box Score Statistics:

Per Game Table
Season G MP FGA FG% 2PA 2P% 3PA 3P% FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK PTS
2019-20 27 16.7 2.8 .500 1.9 .596 0.9 .292 0.8 .636 1.0 2.2 3.2 0.4 0.5 1.1 3.6
2020-21 26 22.8 5.5 .580 4.2 .642 1.3 .382 2.8 .689 2.0 2.9 4.8 0.6 0.8 0.9 8.8

Provided by CBB at Sports Reference: View Original Table
Generated 7/16/2021.

Current Ranking:

With that let’s dive a little deeper into Kai Jones to determine his strengths and weaknesses.

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