Jones was born in Dresden, TN in 1970. He played college basketball for Murray State University. He finished his college career as a three-time All Ohio Valley Conference selection and was named OVC Player of the Year in 1990 and 1991. Jones was honored as the OVC’s Athlete of the Year in 1991 and 1992. Jones ranks fourth on MSU’s all-time scoring list with 2,057 points. He is also MSU’s all-time leader in rebounds with 1,374, and led the nation in that category in the 1990-91 seasons. Jones enjoyed an 11-year NBA career. After being selected by Houston in the second round (41st overall) of the 1992 NBA Draft, Jones played one season in Europe before beginning his first of two stints with Dallas in 1993. Jones’ best season came in 1995-96 when he averaged 11.3 points and 10.8 rebounds. He holds the record for most rebounds by a Maverick in a game (28 vs. IND on 1/9/96.) After his playing career, Jones began to pursue coaching. He first worked as a player development coach with the Dallas Mavericks. After spending the 2007–08 through the 2009–10 season with the Mavericks, he earned a coaching job with the Brooklyn Nets as an assistant coach. He is currently an assistant coach with the Indiana Pacers. Jones’ No. 54 jersey has also been retired by Murray State.
