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MAY 7, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Fouls out in 16 minutes Jones fouled out of Wednesday's 58-45 victory over Oklahoma after recording three points (1-4 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 16 minutes.

Impact Jones saw just 16 minutes before fouling out for the second time this season. The senior forward contributed six rebounds prior to his disqualification while also sprinkling in an assist, a steal and a blocked shot. However, while far from a prolific scorer in even the best of games, the three points he scored represented a season-low. In 28 games this season, Jones is contributing 8.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks with a 62.3% field-goal percentage.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tamin Lipsey intercepts the pass, then throws it ahead to Robert Jones for the two-handed dunk to extend Iowa State's lead over DePaul

Tamin Lipsey intercepts the pass, then throws it ahead to Robert Jones for the two-handed dunk to extend Iowa State's lead over DePaul

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Returning to Iowa State Jones will return to Iowa State next season, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Jones will use his fifth year of eligibility. If Iowa State does not recruit any better big men or acquire one from the transfer portal, he is expected to be the Cyclones' starting center next season. Osun Osunniyi, their previous position placeholder, served his fifth year during the 2022-23 season, opening up a spot for someone like Jones to step up.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held scoreless in loss Jones accumulated zero points (0-5 FG, 0-3 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 16 minutes during Friday's 59-41 loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact Jones stepped up into the Cyclones' starting lineup ahead of senior Osun Osunniyi over the last four games. The 6-foot-10 senior ultimately never saw much of a difference in his production while starting, as he averaged just 5.5 points and 4.8 rebounds while playing 15.5 minutes per game over these four contests. This loss marked the end of Jones' fourth collegiate season and his second with the Cyclones. It's unclear if Jones will return for fifth collegiate season during the 2023-24 campaign.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benefits from Senior Day Jones contributed seven points (3-5 FG, 1-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block over 15 minutes during Saturday's 73-58 victory over Baylor.

Impact Jones, a senior, received his first start for the 2022-23 Hawkeyes to honor their graduating students. During tournament action, he is expected to be a substitute again. Jones averaged 5.7 points and 3.7 rebounds across the 2022-23 Hawkeyes' regular season. Those rates were far less than those of Osun Osunniyi, who is expected to the Hawkeyes' starting center during tournament action.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Saturday Jones is in the starting five for Saturday's game versus Baylor, Randy Peterson of the Des Moines Register reports.

Impact Jones will replace Osun Osunniyi in the starting lineup Saturday. Jones will make his first start of the season.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nine boards in close loss Jones chipped in three points (1-8 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and one steal in 19 minutes during Saturday's 62-60 loss to Kansas.

Impact Jones struggled to score while taking his highest number of field-goal attempts since the Dec. 8 loss to Iowa. However, the 6-foot-10 senior did provide value down low with a team-high nine rebounds. Over 16 games off the bench this season, Jones has averaged 7.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists over 18.8 minutes per contest. However, he's converted just 38.7 percent of his 6.2 field-goal tries over five conference games.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double off the bench Jones contributed 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes during Thursday's 75-56 loss to Iowa.

Impact Jones had the best all-around stat line of any Iowa State player Thursday, finishing as the team's leading rebounder and tying Tamin Lipsey for the second-most points. This also marked Jones' first double-double performance since transferring from Denver ahead of the 2021-22 campaign. He has also scored at least 10 points in six of his last seven games. While the 6-foot-10 forward now ranks third on the team in scoring (8.2), his relatively limited minutes (18.2) and field-goal tries per contest (6.7) while likely cap his scoring to the low teens.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides jolt off the bench Jones finished with 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 20 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 71-60 victory over St. John's.

Impact Jones put up double-digit points for the fifth time this season despite fouling out of Sunday's win. The 6-foot-10 senior has now played 17.1 minutes per game behind starting center Osun Osunniyi (18.0) this season, and he's provided a consistent 7.9 points while coming off the bench in all eight games so far this season. Jones has slightly increased his scoring efficiency while taking 3.9 more field-goal attempts per game compared to the 2021-22 campaign, and he should continue to play a key-reserve role against in-state rival Iowa on Thursday.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Wednesday Jones is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma State, Cody Nagel of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Jones will make his first start since Nov. 9 as George Conditt shifts to the bench. Jones is averaging 2.9 points and 2.2 rebounds in 10.8 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes seven points off bench Jones logged seven points (3-7 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 62-61 loss to Kansas.

Impact Jones' 20 minutes were a season high in what was a near upset win at Allen Fieldhouse. We'll see over the next couple weeks if he gets a consistent increase in playing time from his season average of 10 minutes per game.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Jones is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Oregon State.

Impact Jones started Iowa State's season opening victory over Kennesaw State, but only played 11 minutes. He will be replaced in the starting lineup by Tristan Enaruna.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE