Miller is in the process of writing a post talking about some of the more poisonous interactions between players (recruits specifically) and fans on new media outlets like Twitter and Facebook. I’ll let him go into detail, but it’s a crazy world out there and there are some fans who just don’t know how to act. Twitter and Facebook have left the NCAA and member school scrambling for this reason, but there’s really nothing they can do.

New media, at its worst, is a place where fans have way too much direct access and players have no filter between them and those fans. This is dangerous territory. Twitter and Facebook, at their best, is a place where fans and players can interact in a positive and unprecedented way.

Today, incoming UK freshman Terrence Jones provided a small example of how new media, Twitter in particular, can be a pretty cool thing. Fully aware of interested fans following him and in the mood for a little back and forth, Jones sent out this invitation to his followers: “If u ever come up with a question u should ask it!” Jones’ 7500+ followers responded. Some of those responses were likely inappropriate, but Jones picked out and answered some interesting questions.

For the sake of preserving my own grammatical sanity, I’m going to paraphrase questions:

On the jersey numbers of the UK freshmen…

“Enes – 0, D lamb 20, B Knight 12, me 3″

I already knew about Enes’ choice of #0 and I absolutely love it. He’s the first ‘Cat in history to wear the number (Delk was 00) and should be a one of a kind player as well. Also, Jones number choice means that Darnell Dodson will be sporting a new one next year.

On which game he is most looking forward to…

“EVERYGAME!”

I like the attitude, but I have a feeling his answer will change if UK matches up with Washington in Maui.

On what part of being a Wildcat he is most looking forward to…

“Playing in the dribble drive with my bros”

The DDM is really the perfect offense for a player with a skill set as diverse as Jones. Also, it’s good to hear he’s enjoying his teammates.

On if he misses playing with Terrence Ross and another teammate called “Hose Em Down Hosley…

“More hanging out then hoopin”

We all know that Ross almost lured Jones to Washington, so this is understandable. Based on how much Jones has talked about Doron Lamb on Twitter though, I think he has found a replacement.

On whether he is getting homesick coming from the Pacific Northwest…

“Lol not me I’m good out here”

On whether this year’s ‘Cats will shoot the ball better than last season…

“That’s what the coaches say”

I certainly hope they turn out to be right, and I think they will. With Lamb and Knight, UK has guards with range and a willingness to shoot. Plus, Jones has shown a nice lefty stroke and Kanter is a machine from mid-range.

On what position he will play…

“Where ever coach cal puts me won’t be the same every game”

Jones can really handle the ball, so expect to see him handling the ball on the perimeter quite a bit. Defensively, he will match up with fours most of the time, but probably will guard threes and even fives at times.

On if he has had a Super Ho from Tolly Ho yet…

“With the fry and strawberry shake haha”

On what it will be like to play in front of a hometown crowd in Portland…

“Lovely for my fam”

On his dream opponent in the National Title game…

“Wouldn’t matter that would be good enough”