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:
Provided by CBB at Sports Reference: View Original Table
Generated 7/16/2021.
Current Ranking:
- The Ringer: 16th
- NBA DraftNet: 12th
- ESPN: 20th
- CBS Sports: 24th
- NBA: 10th
- Bleacher Report: 9th
- FanSided The Step Back: 15th
With that let’s dive a little deeper into Kai Jones to determine his strengths and weaknesses.