Stealth mode: activated.
To some extent, we know some of the prospects on Missouri’s recruiting board. But certain players remain anonymous. Recently, coach Cuonzo Martin’s also shown he’s willing to move aggressively on local prospects before their stock blows up. This time he worked in the shadows to secure his first commitment in the 2022 class, one who is from his old stomping grounds.
East St. Louis’ own Christian Jones isn’t a well-known name yet, but the 6-foot-5 combo guard picked up buzz as the Flyers played in events during June. However, as a member of Brad Beal Elite, his minutes are limited by the presence of Jeremy Fears Jr.