
For evidence, look at Maui. That’s the instruction of Terrence Jones’ teammates, who’ve watched the Kentucky freshman develop throughout the season. For three nights in November at the Maui Invitational, Jones performed at a level seldom reached by many college players, much less those in their first month. He averaged 23 points, 11.3 rebounds and 3.3 blocks. He looked, as advertised, as a sure NBA Lottery pick. And he made Kentucky appear a national title contender one year after losing half its team.