Talk:Tyus Jones/GA1

GA Review

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Reviewer: Seabuckthorn (talk · contribs) 01:55, 2 January 2014 (UTC)
Nominator: TonyTheTiger(T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD)

Hi! I'll be reviewing this article for GA status, and should have my full review up shortly. --Seabuckthorn ♥ 01:55, 2 January 2014 (UTC)

GA review – see WP:WIAGA for criteria

1. Is it reasonably well written?

   A. Prose is "clear and concise", without copyvios, or spelling and grammar errors:

   See below for 1a issues.  Done

   B. MoS compliance for lead, layout, words to watch, fiction, and lists:

   See below for issues with lead & layout.  Done

1. Is it factually accurate and verifiable?

   A. Has an appropriate reference section:

   Pass

   B. Citation to reliable sources where necessary:

   Pass

   C. No original research:

   Pass

2. Is it broad in its coverage?

   A. Major aspects:

   Pass

   B. Focused:

   Pass

3. Is it neutral?

   Fair representation without bias:

   Pass

4. Is it stable?

   No edit wars, etc:

   Pass

5. Does it contain images to illustrate the topic?

   A. Images are tagged with their copyright status, and valid fair use rationales are provided for non-free content:

   Pass

   B. Images are provided if possible and are relevant to the topic, and have suitable captions:

   Pass

6. Overall:

   Pass or Fail:

   On hold for the 1a & 1b issues.  Done Pass.

1a:  Done

• There needs to be a space between "of the prior five years." and "On November 11".
  • done--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 19:50, 4 January 2014 (UTC)
• Where the article says "over state powerhouses DeLaSalle — featuring Reid Travis — and Hopkins", there should not be spaces around em-dashes.
  • done.--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 19:56, 4 January 2014 (UTC)
• Abbreviations like "ppg." and "apg." should be spelled out or linked.
  • done.--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 20:26, 4 January 2014 (UTC)

WP:LEAD:  Done

• Fix First sentence (WP:LEADSENTENCE).
  • Definition and notability should be in the first sentence (WP:BETTER). I recommend the following revision :
  • Tyus Jones (born May 10, 1996) is an American basketball player who is ranked among the top 5 players in the national class of 2014 by Rivals.com, Scout.com and ESPN.[1][2][3] He is a Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Class 4A state champion, two-time Minnesota Associated Press Boys Basketball Player of the Year and two-time Minnesota Boys Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year. He is playing his senior season for Apple Valley High School during the 2013–14 season. He has given a verbal commitment to the Duke University men's basketball team as a package with Jahlil Okafor and will be a freshman for the 2014–15 team.
    • O.K.--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 20:02, 4 January 2014 (UTC)
• Fix Length (WP:LEADLENGTH). Lead can be expanded to reflect more information detailed in the body.

WP:LAYOUT:  Done

• Fix Headings and sections (MOS:BODY).
  • Use a different heading for section Early life. I recommend High school.
    • Done.--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 20:13, 4 January 2014 (UTC)
  • To improve the flow of the prose, I recommend removing Heading 4 2013 offseason.
    • O.K.--TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 20:13, 4 January 2014 (UTC)

I'm putting the article on hold. All the best! --Seabuckthorn ♥ 13:03, 4 January 2014 (UTC)

OK, everything looks good now. Passing the article to GA status. --Seabuckthorn ♥ 20:44, 4 January 2014 (UTC)