Prospect Spotlight: Jack Rose (2019 Tualatin HS/Team Jones)
As the aau summer circuit wrapped up last July, one name that was regularly mentioned as a “surprising unknown” was 2019 Tualatin High School swingman Jack Rose. The 6’4 lefty had a nice spring & summer playing for Team Jones…
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Continue ReadingAs the aau summer circuit wrapped up last July, one name that was regularly mentioned as a “surprising unknown” was 2019 Tualatin High School swingman Jack Rose. The 6’4 lefty had a nice spring & summer playing for Team Jones after serving in a mostly supporting role as a junior for a Timberwolves team that made a run to the Elite 8 behind the play of state scoring leader Alexis Angeles, now at St. Martins in Lacey. Rose has kept that solid play up through the first half of his senior year, with averages of 14.5 ppg, 6.6 rebounds per game, & 4.3 assists per game for a Tualatin team that currently sits #20 in the OSAA computer rankings at 9-6 overall.
We recently caught up with Rose to get his thoughts on the season, his strengths & weaknesses as a player, and where his college recruitment stands. “So far, my senior season has been going great! We lost a lot of size & scoring from last year, but we have the senior leaders to have a successful season and make a playoff run.” “The 3 Rivers League is super competitive once again and we have to continue to improve defensively to win games in our league.” Rose has impressed coaches around the area with his versatility on both ends of the floor. Defensively he uses his length and athleticism to rank near the top of the league in both steals and blocked shots. “I like the challenge of guarding the other teams best player, whether that’s a quick guard or a bigger post.” Offensively Rose has shown an ability to finish above the rim and continues to improve as a perimeter shooter. He’s also a willing passer, which is supported by his assist average.
When asked for an update about his recruitment and college plans, Rose mentioned a handful of NAIA programs from along the west coast as well as several northwest junior colleges (NWAC) that he hears from regularly. “I’ve been keeping in contact with Corban, Clark, Ottawa in Arizona, Southern Oregon, & Concordia. It seems like Corban & Ottawa have shown increased interest of late and I’m hoping for an offer from them soon.” Rose is also a solid student who boasts a 3.3 gpa and plans to study Business Management in college. “I’m looking for the best fit academically & basketball wise. I want to find a program that will value my versatility and somewhere that I can develop great relationships with my coaches and teammates.”