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Myles Jones and the Prospect #150 on Rivals150 for 2026, and his performance on the adidas and Nike circuits this summer was probably enough to ensure he moves up a spot or two when the list is updated this fall.
Jones, who began the spring playing for the Oakland Soldiers 16U before finishing the summer with Jalen Green Elite 17U, averaged 14 PPG on the 16U circuit and showed the ability to dictate the pace and get to his spots in addition to his shooting ability. feature at the 17U level in July.
Jones already has offers from San Francisco, State of Montana It is Weber Statebut major programs are also starting to sniff out the combo guard recruiting. Stanford, washington and others have already reached out to the California-based junior, and there may be more to come on that front.
Rivals recently spoke with Jones about his summer and what it could mean for his recruiting process.
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AT SCHOOLS THAT ARE IN CONTACT BECAUSE OF THEIR HOT SUMMER:
“I would say my biggest interest comes from Stanford. UCSB, Washington and a few others.”
IN YOUR OFFER FROM SAN FRANCISCO:
“These coaches have been with me since my freshman year. It’s probably my weirdest relationship. [Assistant] Trainer [Michael] Board He’s my guy. I’ve been talking to him for a long time. I’ve been up there. I saw the campus and attended the elite camp – all of that. They’ve been to a lot of our practices and practices.”
IN THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE USF CAMPUS AND YOUR HOME IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA:
“It’s a good two-hour drive, but not that far.”
IN ESTANFORD:
“I would say Stanford is definitely my biggest interest. Coach was telling me how he thinks I’m definitely one of the top guys in the class of 2026. He said, ‘I really like how you pass and that you always make the right play. That’s what we really like to see at Stanford. He told me they already knew I could score and that I was a crafty guard, but it was my passing ability that stood out when they saw me play in Rock Hill.”
ON THE FACTORS THAT LEAD TO HIS GREAT BASIS SEASON:
“I’ve always had the same work ethic. This summer just helped me play in higher competitions and my work showed in that setting. I’ve been working hard since I touched a basketball.”
REACTION FROM RIVALS
Stanford fans should keep an eye on Jones because the Cardinal appear extremely interested in the 2026 guard. Other top programs will likely come into play in the future, as the 6-foot-2 guard has yet to begin his junior season at Modesto Christian School , in northern California.
The three-star point guard was one of the most efficient perimeter scorers in the 16U EYBL before moving on to the adidas circuit and holding his own at the 17U level. They’ll be keeping an eye on him this winter because of his jumper, but also his ability to play either guard position depending on the team’s needs and style of play.
