Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

Neubauer on Jones:
“Jaron has had the focus of a senior. He has come to our workouts and practices ready to go. I think he is shooting the ball much better and a much more consistent basketball player. I can’t wait to see him play his senior year.”

Junior (2010-11):
Played in 29 games as a reserve guard … led the team in field goal percentage at 54.7 percent … made his biggest impact in the regular season finale at Murray State with a season-high 12 points and team-best five rebounds … shot 71.4 percent (5-of-7) from the floor against the Racers on Feb. 26 … added 10 points on 80 percent (4-of-5) shooting in the win at SIUE on Jan. 18 … hauled in a personal-high seven rebounds in the win at Southeast Missouri on Jan. 15 … led the team in rebounding in two other games … chipped in with nine points and six boards at Austin Peay on Dec. 18.

Carl Albert State College (2008-10):
Spent two years playing at Carl Albert State College in Poteau, Okla., under head coach Mike St. John … named to the Region II all-region team in 2009-10 … averaged a team-high 16.6 ppg while shooting 54 percent from the floor as a sophomore … among Region II junior colleges in 2009-10, Jones finished among the top seven ranked players in scoring, free throw shooting (75 percent), assists (86) and steals (1.5 spg) … averaged 15 ppg, 5 rpg and 3 apg as a freshman.

High School:
Played at Bryan Station High in Lexington where he averaged 15.2 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 1.5 apg and 2.1 spg as a senior … invited to play in the Ohio-Kentucky all-star game … rated among the top 20 high school players in the state.