Daemen University Athletics

BEFORE DAEMEN
Began his collegiate career at Ohio Dominican University where he spent two seasons... after red-shirting during the 2021-22 season, Jones appeared in 24 of the team's 27 games during the 2022-23 season, including 18 as a starter... ranked second on the team in both points (11.6) and minutes (29.1) per game... also led the team in rebounds (5.9) and steals (1.3) per game... posted two double-doubles, including an 11-point, 18-rebound game vs. Lake Erie on Dec. 17, 2022... scored 20+ points on four occasions, including a season-high 26 points at Hillsdale on Jan. 14, 2023... was a 2021 graduate of Gahanna Lincoln High School where he was a three-year member of the varsity basketball team... helped the Lions to two district championships and was an honor roll student. 

PERSONAL
Son of Terry Jones and Shanrika Royal… born Dec. 18, 2002 in Columbus, Ohio... has five siblings: Kaya Jones, Jaki Royal, Nia Royal, Nigel Royal and Jaden Royal… hobbies include basketball, chess and video games... favorite television show is Game of Thrones... favorite movie is Logan... favorite musical artist is Young Thug... favorite holiday is his birthday...