Head Coach Kim English has done it again, this time in the 2025 recruiting class. Small forward Jamier Jones weighed all of his recruiting options heavily before committing to Providence. The 6’6″, 210-pound prospect attended Oak Ridge in Orlando, close to his birthplace of Bradenton, Florida. With the recruitment process being prolonged for Jones, ultimately it came down to a select few schools. South Carolina, Louisiana State University, Ohio State, and Kansas were among some of the finalists, along with English’s Friars. With the heavy favorite looming to be the Gamecocks in Columbia, Jones’ thought the culture at Providence was too hard to turn down.
Five Star Small Forward Commits to Friartown
Background
At Oak Ridge during his junior year campaign, Jamier Jones averaged 19.2 PPG, 3.2 APG, and 8.5 RPG. The length that Jamier possesses on the wing makes him an intriguing prospect. With a huge name added to their scholarship list for a future season, this will draw interest from other top prospects on what the Friars have to offer. The 2025 Top 20 recruit took a few visits to Providence, as well as his latest one this past spring. The last visit the five star took to the Ocean State was the one to stamp his approval on a future in Friartown. The passion from the fanbase is what stuck to Jamier most in his decision process.
NEWS: 2025 5⭐️ Jamier Jones tells @LeagueRDY he’s committed to Providence.
“Shout out to the love from all the PC fans, love that fan base already, makes me feel welcomed,” he told me.
He chose the Friars over Kansas, Houston, LSU, South Carolina and Ohio State. #16 in the… pic.twitter.com/xB32kb8Ywm
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Jamier Jones was considered one of the best remaining small forwards in the 2025 class, and Kim English did all he can to get a hold of him. In the highly competitive Big East, recruiting is one of the bigger keys in trying to replicate a successful season each year. In propelling past SEC schools and Big 12 schools for Jamier, it puts Providence in a prominent spot for their upcoming 2025 recruiting class. For Coach Kim, this will be one of the most important classes he recruits due to having a year under his belt in the conference. With key members departing after this upcoming season, the reload is vital for the Friars’ endeavors.
NEWS: Five-star Class of 2025 wing Jamier Jones has announced his commitment to Providence. Kim English makes a big splash with the 6-foot-6 Oak Ridge product, who picked the Friars over Ohio State, Houston, South Carolina, LSU, and Kansas. He is #22 in the 247 Sports rankings.
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Jones’ Impact with the Providence Friars
Jamier Jones will now join center Oswin Erhunmwunse as the current 2025 commits in what should be a program-defining recruiting class for Coach English. With Oswin on the horizon of being a 2024 reclass to join the Friar team for the upcoming season, the options will linger for the big man. While planting the seed for the 2025 class early, this will look to invite more recruits to Providence for the class. Next on the Friars’ eyes is Massachusetts born Jaylen Harrell, who is deciding between Rutgers, Virginia Tech, and Providence amongst others. The appeal that Coach English brings to Providence is nothing short of great, looking to add yet another star to their class.
