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2023 NBA Mock Draft 3.0: Who snags Scoot Henderson, Brandon Miller or Thompson twins?

Victor Wembanyama appears to be a lock at No. 1, but what will Charlotte do with the No. 2 selection? John Fanta offers up his 2023 NBA Mock...

JUNE 19, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

2023 NBA Mock Draft 3.0: Who snags Scoot Henderson, Brandon Miller or Thompson twins?

How Colby Jones Fits with the OKC Thunder Next up in the Thunder Fits series, which will detail each draft prospects potential fit with the Thunder, is Xavier guard Colby Jones.

JUNE 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Trail Blazers work out 6 draft prospects, including potential 1st-rounders Andre Jackson Jr., Colby Jones The Blazers held their second set of predraft workouts Monday in Tualatin.

MAY 23, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

OKC Thunder: Colby Jones Provides Depth and Versatility In Second Round Colby Jones skyrocketed up draft boards after a huge junior season at Xavier and he now looks to continue to develop at the next level.

MAY 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Colby Jones, Xavier Musketeers junior guard, declares for 2023 NBA draft Colby Jones earned second-team all-Big East honors after averaging 15 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game as a junior at Xavier.

MARCH 31, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM

Xavier G Colby Jones declares for NBA draft Xavier guard Colby Jones declared for the 2023 NBA Draft over social media on Friday.

MARCH 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Decent in loss Jones closed Friday's 83-71 loss to Texas with 15 points (7-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, six assists and two blocks in 36 minutes. He also had four turnovers.

Impact Shooting just 22.2 percent from beyond the arc over his last seven games, Jones couldn't shake his struggles from deep with Xavier's season on the line. Nonetheless, he showcased his versatility through crafty scoring, plus rebounding and solid facilitating. Jones will have real first-round NBA draft buzz

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Versatile against Pittsburgh Jones ended with 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 14 rebounds, seven assists and one block in 37 minutes during Sunday's 84-73 victory over Pittsburgh.

Impact Including the double-double, Jones was Xavier's best distributor against a Pittsburgh team that previously upset Iowa State. Points and rebounds are not expected to be a problem for him. Across his first seven games of March, Jones averaged 16.3 points and 8.3 rebounds. Though unlikely, if he can continue distributing well alongside his scoring and rebounding, that will greatly improve Xavier's tournament chances and his stock as a pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. There is a chance Jones could, as his assist average was 5.7 across the 2022-23 Musketeers' first 15 games.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt. vs. Xavier: How to watch basketball for free, March Madness betting promos Souley Boum is averaging 16.5 points and 4.3 assists for the Musketeers. Colby Jones is averaging 15.4 points over the last 10 games for Xav...

MARCH 19, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

NBA Draft guide to the NCAA Tournament: 20 top prospects to watch

From Brandon Miller to Kyle Filipowski, here are the top 20 NBA prospects to watch in the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 15, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

NBA Draft guide to the NCAA Tournament: 20 top prospects to watch

Big East Tournament final preview: Five factors to watch in Marquette-Xavier

It's two top-15 teams that know each other so well, a fitting matchup with unfinished business getting decided for Big East supremacy in NYC...

MARCH 11, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Big East Tournament final preview: Five factors to watch in Marquette-Xavier

Xavier's Colby Jones flies by Creighton's defense for a two-handed slam

Xavier's Colby Jones flies by Creighton's defense for a two-handed slam

MARCH 11, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Jack Nunge, Colby Jones rally No. 15 Xavier past DePaul Colby Jones led a 14-4 run to close the game and finished with 22 points to rally No.

MARCH 10, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Jack Nunge, Colby Jones rally No. 15 Xavier past DePaul Colby Jones led a 14-4 run to close the game and finished with 22 points to rally No.

MARCH 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Takeover mode in win Jones ended Thursday's 89-84 victory over DePaul with 22 points (10-19 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists and three steals in 35 minutes.

Impact Jones delivered clutch buckets in Xavier's final possessions, routinely using his size to outmatch DePaul guards. Jones is on fire, pouring in 23.7 points per game on 70.0 percent shooting over his last three games.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Colby Jones racks up 20 points in Xavier's 78-66 victory over Butler

Colby Jones racks up 20 points in Xavier's 78-66 victory over Butler

MARCH 5, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Jones scores 20, No. 19 Xavier beats Butler 78-66

Colby Jones scored 20 points and Adam Kunkel had 18 and No. 19 Xavier avenged an earlier loss to Butler with a 78-66 victory

MARCH 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Xavier's Cesare Edwards scores a quick bucket thanks to Colby Jones' quick half-court pass

Xavier's Cesare Edwards scores a quick bucket thanks to Colby Jones' quick half-court pass

MARCH 5, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Delivers dominant effort Jones logged 29 points (10-11 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds and four assists across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 94-89 win over Providence. He also had zero turnovers.

Impact Jones 29 points marked a new career high, and he snapped a 5-of-22 skid from beyond the arc. Scoring from everywhere Wednesday. Providence had no answer for him defensively. Pouring in 22 of his points in the second half, Jones helped fuel a clutch win to overtake Providence in the Big East standings.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores team-high 17 Jones amassed 17 points (7-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and three steals over 36 minutes during Friday's 69-67 loss to Butler.

Impact Jones put forth a strong two-way effort. He's now scored at least 17 points in five of his last six games. However, he was also called for goaltending to concede the game-winning bucket to Butler, resulting in Xavier's third in-conference loss this season.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No. 16 Xavier hits season-best 15 3s, beats St. John's 96-71

Jack Nunge scored 21 points, Colby Jones added 19 and 16th-ranked Xavier made a season-high 15 3-pointers in a 96-71 win over St. John’s

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • Associated Press

No. 16 Xavier Musketeers vs. No. 17 Providence Highlights | CBB on FOX

No. 16 Xavier Musketeers vs. No. 17 Providence Highlights | CBB on FOX

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Consistency is key Jones finished with 20 points (8-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 82-79 win over UConn. He also had six turnover...

Impact For the second consecutive game, Jones supplied 20 points on eight made field goals including three triples. Notably, Jones performance was slightly marred by a negative AST:TO ratio. His facilitating is a trend to monitor, as it's dipped in recent weeks.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier defeats UConn on the road | Titus & Tate

Xavier defeats UConn on the road | Titus & Tate

JANUARY 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Carves up Creighton Jones produced 20 points (9-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 90-87 victory over Creighton.

Impact Jones logged an efficient and productive scoring effort, fueled by dominance around the basket. The 6-foot-6 guard matched his season high with 15 shot attempts, but he also logged a season-low three assists.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE