Jonathan Dunn accepts Missouri State offer

Jonathan Dunn (6’7 2022 F) of Yanders Law and We Are United prep has accepted an offer to play for Missouri State University.

Since arriving in Southwest Missouri to finish up his high school basketball career in Logan-Rogersville, Jonathan Dunn has impressed. He was still a bit raw before his time with The Basketball Movement but has proven to be an absolute gym rat, and that work has paid off.

During his time here and with the Yanders Law AAU program, Dunn has gone from athletic forward to a complete player, capable of knocking down the long ball, rebounding at an elite clip, and defending multiple positions. And, yes, he can still put opponents in the rim as well.

After graduating high school, Dunn reclassified to 2022, giving himself more time to gain exposure following a challenging recruiting year due to the pandemic. Dunn has committed to playing for We Are United this fall, and his spring and summer play was all he needed to show what he was truly capable of. Look for Dunn to continue expanding his offensive repertoire and overall feel for the game, working with Rob Yanders this upcoming semester.

Dunn held outstanding offers from Mizzou and Texas Tech before ultimately deciding to attend Missouri State University. Coaches Dana Ford and Corey Gipson know to expect an established rim-runner and high motor guy. But, as he continues to work, the sky is the limit for Dunn.

Congratulations to JD and also congratulations to Missouri State. This pairing should yield impressive results from the get, and we are excited to be able to see it right down the road. Go Bears!

Jonathan Dunn receives offer from Texas Tech

We Are United and Yanders Law standout Jonathan Dunn has received an offer to play at Texas Tech University.

Whether at Logan-Rogersville high or with his Yanders Law AAU squad, Jonathan Dunn has been putting players, coaches, and scouts on notice. With offers from Mizzou and Radford and interest from Purdue, Marquette, South Dakota, and K-State, Dunn now has another big one on the table.

Dunn has now received an offer to play for Texas Tech, and his hard work is paying off in major ways. Now wanted in the Big-12 and SEC, the scramble to sign Dunn is in full swing.

Committed to Robert Yanders’ We Are United prep this fall, Dunn has the opportunity to advance his impressive game even further.

In our recent article on Yanders Law standouts, The Basketball Movement had this to say about Jonathan Dunn:

“Always a threat to bully players inside, Dunn has recently seen his perimeter game takeoff as well. For his muscular frame, he has no issue keeping up with 2s and 3s on the perimeter, and he is evolving into a 3-and-D guy in addition to his rebounding and attacking style. One of the best rim-runners in the Midwest, he has developed the ability to put the ball on the deck and is an ever-evolving threat.

With a motor that just does not stop, Dunn has earned high praise from coach Robert Yanders. “J Dunn is a dawg,” Yanders says. “He has displayed so much growth on both ends of the floor.”

Congratulations on the offer, JD. This is yet another impressive achievement and testament to the work you have put in, but this is not ever yet. Stay tuned to The Basketball Movement for more on our guys!

We Are United Prep - Jonathan Dunn

JONATHAN DUNN IS OFFICIALLY COMMITTED TO PLAYING POST-GRAD HOOPS WITH WE ARE UNITED PREP.

With school ball behind him, Jonathan Dunn is looking forward and focusing on working out and getting better this summer. If his spring performances with Yanders Law Basketball are any indication, things are going incredibly well.

Dunn recently received offers to hoop with Mizzou and SIU-Edwardsville and is currently drawing interest from Iowa State, Purdue, Murray State, Maryland, and more.

Dunn attributed his strong play in AAU ball to his teammates. “We play well together,” Dunn says. “We do a good job playing off the ball. Whoever is hot gets the ball in their hands; when I’m having a good day, they get me the ball.” With Yanders Law, Dunn has certainly had plenty of “good days,” most of which is due to his willingness to run the floor, a nose for the ball, and vicious rack attacks.

He has already come a long way, but Dunn knows there is already room for improvement. He says he will work on his jump shot mechanics this summer, focusing on backspin and having a consistent stroke. “I also want to make sure I’m attacking off the dribble more,” Dunn says. “I also want to use my length to score over the defense.”

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Asked about his decision to continue his hoops career at We Are United, Dunn says he simply needs to continue to get better. “I want to get better, and I want to work with good people - people who are in my corner,” Dunn says.

Since Dunn initially came to The Basketball Movement and began working with Rob Yanders, he says that their similarities have allowed the relationship to strengthen. “He is competitive on-and-off the court, just like me,” Dunn says of Yanders. “He pushes everyone to be the best they can be and still makes sure they continue to work.”

Dunn has been coming to The Basketball Movement and working with Coach Rob long enough that he knows what hard work looks like. The strides he has taken in his time here cannot be understated, and his arrow is pointing straight up.

For more on We Are United’s upcoming inaugural season and all things basketball, keep it locked to The Basketball Movement.

Jonathan Dunn and Kanon Gipson reclassify to 2022

The impressive duo out of Logan-Rogersville, Kanon Gipson and Jonathan Dunn have chosen to reclassify to the class of 2022.

Following a strange year in high school sports, Logan-Rogersville’s Jonathan Dunn and Kanon Gipson have both decided to not let COVID-19 be a factor in their recruitment. Both originally slated for a 2021 graduation, the young men are opting to try their hand at a year of prep school and boost their stock.

Kanon Gipson says that he was a bit of a late bloomer, and he does not want that to impact his ability to be noticed by basketball programs. “I didn’t really mature until my junior year,” Gipson says. “Then, COVID screwed everything up. I’m in no hurry and always looking for bigger things.”

Jonathan Dunn echoes Gipson’s sentiments about COVID throwing a wrench in things and adds that he is excited about additional opportunities. “This gives me a whole other year to prep, raise grades, and get more opportunities,” Dunn says.

Originally verbally committed to hoops at Western Illinois University, Dunn has already proven he has Division I talent. With COVID on track to impact prep basketball less and less, he anticipates having many more choices. We have seen what Dunn can do - once others do too… look for his stock to skyrocket.

Now attending Logan-Rogersville, Dunn says that the current school season is going very well. According to Gipson, the squad is on an eight-game winning streak. “We started slow, but that isn’t unusual; we have a lot of football players on our team,” Gipson says. “Adding Jonathan took us to another level. He has taken a lot of attention off of me and we are rolling through Class 5 right now.”

Gipson says that with another year of work, he will focus on getting stronger and becoming a dependable sharpshooter. “I will be working on my consistency from three,” Gipson says. “That and taking care of the ball.” He adds that recruiters/scouts need to know that he is willing to work every single day.

“You can hold me accountable and I can hold my teammates accountable,” Gipson says. “I am vocal and a good leader. I am good in school and will be one of the hardest workers on any squad.”

For Dunn, the extra time will be spent getting bigger, working on a consistent jumper, and ball handling. His tenacity covers up any skill gaps, but those gaps are quickly being filled in regardless. “These programs will see how hard I play,” Dunn says. I’m a good person off the court, I have a high motor defensively… I get after it.”

At The Basketball Movement or with Yanders Law, Gipson and Dunn consistently take large strides forward. The move to reclassify to 2022 will undoubtedly raise their stock and help them find themselves in great fits collegiately.

Robert Yanders says that both have great potential. “This is the single best thing they could have done for their recruitment,” Yanders says. “These have been strange times and another season can only mean more opportunity.”

Both are set to rejoin Yanders Law on the AAU circuit this summer. The sky is the limit for both of these young men. We will be watching!