http://w3.nbebasketball.com/2009/08/11/big-east-targets-at-summer-primetime-shootout/Bond has really burst onto the scene over the past year, for scouts, fans, and college coaches. The big forward’s stock seems to be rising all the time, and he is drawing a lot of high-major interest. Villanova (offer), West Virginia (offer), Florida State (offer), Temple (offer), St. Joseph’s (offer), La Salle (offer), St. John’s (offer), Virginia Commonwealth (offer), Georgia, Kansas, Memphis and Georgetown are all involved in the recruitment of Mr. Bond.
Although he listed four of the Big Five schools, Jaylen is by no means set on staying in the Philadelphia area for his college ball.
“I might, but it depends. . . . It doesn’t really matter to me,†said Bond.
As of now, no schools have jumped out in Bond’s mind, as he has no favorites.
“Not right now. I’m just keeping my options open,†Bond said of his recruitment.
Jaylen Bond is built like someone who could take James Bond in a fight, and that is saying something. A combo forward with a huge frame, broad shoulders, large hands, and big feet, Bond just might have another inch or two in him (then again, he may not, as he has an older brother, Julian Bond ’10, who is only about 6’1). Jaylen is a phenomenal athlete, and for a player his height and build his athleticism is almost unreal. A dunking machine and a one man highlight reel, Bond’s game is actually more than just being a high flier. He can step out and take 15-foot jumpers and is quite comfortable doing so. Though he is not a fantastic rebounder, Bond does grabs boards. He runs the floor well and masks some of his weaknesses with his athleticism, but he does need to work on his overall game, and the improvement will come with time if he puts in the effort. Assuming Bond continues to progress, he has a chance to be special.