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Tennessee basketball: Jordan Bone is…staying in the NBA Draft

By Billy Williford

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MARCH 28: Jordan Bone #0 of the Tennessee Volunteers throws a pass against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional at the KFC YUM! Center on March 28, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MARCH 28: Jordan Bone #0 of the Tennessee Volunteers throws a pass against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional at the KFC YUM! Center on March 28, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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Jordan Bone announced on Tuesday night that he would forego his senior season and keep his name in the 2019 NBA Draft.

Well, it’s official.

Now former Tennessee basketball player, Jordan Bone announced on Instagram Tuesday night that he will keep his name in the 2019 NBA Draft.

In the Instagram video, Bone wanted to thank God because “without God, none of this is possible.” He also mentioned that playing in the NBA has always been a dream of his and has “the utmost confidence moving forward.” He finished the video by saying, “Vol Nation, I love you, and I’ll always be a VFL.”

Surprised? You shouldn’t be.

Before the season started, I said Bone would be a test the waters guy by the end of the season. Then came his performance throughout the season. Might I add, he was the best point guard in the league, and some could argue in the entire nation.

During his breakout junior campaign, Bone set a program record with a 2.91 assist-to-turnover ratio. As a Bob Cousy Nationa Poing Guard finalist, Bone averaged 13.5 points per game, 5.8 assists, and significantly improved his ability to get to the rack and his outside jumper.

Most fans that know basketball will understand that Bone meant just as much to the team’s success as Grant Williams and Admiral Schofield did. Bone was amazing all season at getting his teammates involved, and I believe that is what NBA teams love about his game.

The former Vol showed out during the NBA Combine. Bone ranked near the top in most athletic drills. He accounted for the best times in the lane agility and shuttle drills. Oh, and he had the best standing vertical leap at the NBA Combine.

Where Bone really showed out for me was in his second 5-on-5 scrimmage. He finished the game with nine points on 3-for-9 from the floor, including 1-for-5 from the three-point line. Bone dished out a team-leading six assists with just one turnover. And, he scored nine points.

Next. Projecting Vols’ 2019 2-deep depth chart. dark

Staying in the 2019 NBA Draft was the smartest move for a player like Bone that has unlimited potential. Now, if drafted, he will be able to work on his craft 24/7.

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