Coach Jones is in his fifth season as an assistant coach with the Golden Eagles.
Prior to coaching, Jones had an extensive playing career in both college and the NBA. Jones played college basketball at the University of Louisville under Hall of Fame Coach Denny Crum from 1980 to 1984. Jones appeared in 129 games for the Cards scoring over 1,000 career points and pulling down over 800 rebounds. In addition to his individual success, Jones contributed in leading his team to two Final Four appearances.
Jones was selected in the second round of the 1984 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns. He appeared in 78 games as a rookie while averaging nearly 8.5 point and over 5 rebounds per game. Jones played four seasons in the NBA competing for the Phoenix Suns, Portland Trailblazers and Washington Bullets. He played an additional two seasons overseas in Italy before retiring and moving back to Louisville.
Jones is married to Carla Jones of Elizabethtown and has two children – Alex and Chas. Alex played women’s basketball at Eastern Kentucky University where she scored over 1,000 points and secured more than 1,000 rebounds.
