David Jones (basketball)

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David Jones
Personal information
Born (2001-11-24) 24 November 2001 (age 22)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolTeays Valley Christian School
(Teays Valley, West Virginia)
College
NBA draft 2024: undrafted
Playing career2024–present
Position Small forward
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-AAC (2024)

David Apolinar Jones Garcia (born 24 November 2001) is a Dominican basketball player. He played college basketball for the DePaul Blue Demons, the St. John's Red Storm and the Memphis Tigers. He represents the Dominican Republic for FIBA events.

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College career

He was noticed by American scouts while representing his native Dominican Republic in FIBA youth tournaments internationally. After performing particularly well in the 2018 U17 World Cup, Jones and his family decided he would attend high school in the U.S. as a way to enhance his future professional career. Following his prep career for Teays Valley Christian School in West Virginia, Jones signed with DePaul University in Chicago. [1]

Joining the team for the 2021 Big East tournament, Jones played his first full season in 2021–22 and became a starter. On February 9, 2022, Jones recorded the first triple-double in DePaul program history with 22 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in a win over Georgetown. [2] After a sophomore campaign where he averaged 14.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, Jones chose to transfer, ultimately landing at St. John's. Jones performed well at St. John's, averaging 13.2 points and 6.8 rebounds, but the season was marred by the death of his father and Jones took time away to attend funeral services in the Dominican Republic. [3]

Following the season and dismissal of coach Mike Anderson and hiring of Rick Pitino, Jones again entered the transfer portal. [4] after considering several schools he committed to coach Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers. [5] Jones became the first option of the Tigers' offense for the 2023–24 season. In January 2024, he was named to the Wooden Award midseason watch list in recognition of his performance. [6]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2020–21 DePaul 9114.3.382.071.6002.7.4.4.25.1
2021–22 DePaul 282729.9.445.297.6927.42.41.71.014.5
2022–23 St. John's 311725.7.392.294.7856.81.61.3.413.2
2023–24 Memphis 323232.3.459.380.7977.61.82.2.421.8
Career1007728.0.431.325.7706.91.81.6.615.6

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References

  1. ↑ Pollizze, Joey (14 May 2022). "David Jones' journey leads to bright future". 247Sports.com. 247Sports . Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  2. ↑ "David Jones has DePaul's first-ever triple-double in win over Georgetown". suntimes.com. Chicago Sun-Times. 10 February 2022. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  3. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Mike (11 February 2023). "Still grieving, Jones helps St. John's top No. 20 Providence". apnews.com. Associated Press . Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  4. ↑ Braziller, Zach (4 April 2023). "David Jones hits transfer portal as St. John's down to three returning players". nypost.com. New York Post . Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  5. ↑ Clark, Dave (5 June 2023). "David Jones, St. John's transfer who visited Xavier, announces commitment to Memphis". cincinnati.com. Cincinnati Enquirer . Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  6. ↑ "Tigers David Jones named to Wooden Award Midseason Top 25". wreq.com. Memphis Tigers. 10 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
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