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MEN'S BASKETBALL · TX · CLASS OF 2027

Payton
Jones.

POSITION
PG
2027
HT / WT
6'2" · 185.00 lbs
Beaumont, TX
Payton Jones
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Maryland Terrapins
Maryland Terrapins
since Sep 2026
79.7/ 100 (capped)
45.3
15.0
8.4
SVC
45.3/ 50
REAL
15.0/ 25
MOM
8.4/ 20
SCAR
4.0/ 10
STAB
4.0/ 5
ELIT
3.0/ 10

The PrepRanks Score adds six parts: service average (up to 50), recruiting reality (25), momentum (20), position scarcity (10), stability (5) and elite recognition (10). The parts can total up to 120, and the score is capped at 100.

Proprietary signals

PrepRanks Intelligence

65.0/ 100

Recruiting demand from offers, predictions, geographic reach, and program quality.

39.0/ 100

Flip likelihood from prediction mismatches, program pressure, and timing.

50.0/ 100

Height percentile at PG. 6'2" measured against position peers.

50.0/ 100

Model estimate of NBA draft outcome given PR score, position, and HS-to-pro base rate.

55.0/ 100

Combo guard versatility and skill profile premium.

40.0/ 100

Multi-position flexibility in modern positionless basketball.

How the services see Jones

ON3
247
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ESPN
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