Bonner's Jones is sure: It's Virginia

0 Comments | Philadelphia Inquirer, The, August, 2006 | by Jeff McLane

Last time, he thought he was 100 percent sure. This time, he said, he's 110 percent certain.

Jeff Jones, a 6-foot-4 wing guard from Monsignor Bonner High School, orally committed to the University of Virginia yesterday.

As a junior, Jones gave Maryland an early pledge. But in May, he backed out of his commitment and opened up recruitment again. Wake Forest, Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech joined the Terrapins and the Cavaliers in the pursuit of Jones' services.

But in the end, Jones selected Virginia.

"This time, I'm sure - 110 percent sure," said Jones, who averaged 21.9 points per game last year for the Friars. "I did my homework this time. They want me to come in right away and start. As a freshman, you can't beat that."

Jones enters his...