MARCH 16 • FREEP.COM
RUBIN JONES
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1.3 APG
3.4 PPG
2.4 RPG
1.3 APG
Tired of 'getting punked,' Michigan basketball flexes muscle as it stuns Maryland at buzzer "We're thinking about one thing right now, that's beat Wisconsin," said Rubin Jones. "We're playing for a championship, that's what we came...
Back in starting five Jones is listed amongst Michigan's starters ahead of Sunday's game against Michigan State, Dylan Burkhardt of UMHoops.com reports.
Impact Jones has come off the bench the last two games as he returned from a two-game absence, but he will rejoin the starting lineup against the Spartans. The 6-foot-5 senior has appeared in 26 games this season (five starts), averaging 3.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.8 steals on 20.3 minutes per game.
MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go against Illini Jones (illness) is available for Sunday's matchup against Illinois, per the team's official injury report.
Impact Jones will make his return to action following a two-game absence due to an illness. The 6-foot-5 senior has played mostly a reserve role for the Wolverines this season, averaging 3.5 points and 2.6 rebounds in 20.8 minutes per game.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to be available Jones (illness) is expected to be available for Michigan's game Sunday against Illinois, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Jones being probable for Michigan comes at a good time, with the Wolverines barely piecing together two wins without him. As a starter in February, he logged 4.8 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting versus Rutgers Jones (illness) is not in the starting five for Thursday's game versus Rutgers, Dylan Burkhardt of UMHoops.com reports.
Impact Jones, who was not spotted during pregame warmups, is not starting versus Rutgers, making it even more likely that he will not be available for the second consecutive game. Roddy Gayle is starting again in his place.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Not warming up Thursday Jones (illness) is not warming up ahead of Thursday's game versus Rutgers, Clayton Sayfie of On3 reports.
Impact Jones, who also missed Monday's game due to the illness, is very unlikely to play Thursday. His absence from warmups means he is almost assuredly not yet recovered from his illness. The senior is averaging a meager 3.5 points and 2.6 rebounds this season, but started the four games prior to his injury.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Officially questionable Jones (illness) is listed as questionable for Michigan's tilt with Rutgers.
Impact Jones missed Michigan's win over Nebraska with an illness, and doesn't appear to be fully recovered yet as he'll be a true game-time call against the Scarlet Knights. Jones has started the past four games for Michigan before he got sick, averaging 4.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists during that time frame.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
DNP Monday Jones did not play in Monday's game against Nebraska due to an illness, Tony Garcia of The Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Jones missed his first game since Dec. 29 and his third of the year. The senior guard will hope to back for Thursday's meeting with Rutgers. He totaled 19 points across his last four starts.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting in Lincoln Jones (undisclosed) won't start against Nebraska on Monday.
Impact Roddy Gayle occupies his place in the starting five. This likely, but not assuredly, rule Jones out for the Nebraska game. He's likely slated to miss his third game of the season at this juncture.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable vs. Nebraska Jones (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Michigan's clash with Nebraska.
Impact It's unclear why Jones' status is up in the air, but he's now in danger of missing his third game of the season after four consecutive starts. The senior guard averages 3.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists this season, but his potential absence could pave the way for Roddy Gayle to return to the starting five.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Getting start at Indiana Jones is among the starting five for Saturday's game against Indiana, Dylan Burkhardt of UMHoops.com reports.
Impact The senior guard will get his second start of the season with Roddy Gayle retreating to the bench. Jones is averaging 3.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists on 19.4 minutes per game this season.
FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Secures eight rebounds in defeat Jones had one point (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two steals in 20 minutes during Friday's 91-64 loss to Purdue.
Impact Jones posted a season-high eight rebounds Friday as the Wolverines were routed by the Boilermakers. The 6-foot-5 senior transfer from North Texas has struggled to fully acclimate to his next team, averaging 3.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and one steal on 19.5 minutes per game, while shooting just 32.8 percent from the field. Jones will need to improve his 32.8/26.3/69.2 shooting line if he hopes to continue carving out a roll off the bench for Michigan.
JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Not part of starting lineup Jones is not part of Michigan's starting lineup the team will use for its game Sunday against Washington.
Impact Roddy Gayle (knee) is part of Michigan's starting lineup. Jones' start included a three-pointer made and five rebounds.
JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Starting vs. UCLA Jones is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game at UCLA.
Impact The Wolverines will tweak their lineup and Jones will enter the starting unit due to the absence of Roddy Gayle, who was initially listed as questionable with an undisclosed injury. This will be Jones' first start of the 2024-25 season. He's averaging 3.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in his previous 12 outings off the bench while logging 17.8 minutes per tilt.
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Available vs. Trojans Jones (undisclosed) will be available against USC, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Jones missed Michigan's last game against Western Kentucky, but appears slated to return Saturday. The guard is a rotational bench player for the Wolverines who averages 3.6 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists.
JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
DNP Sunday Jones (undisclosed) did not play during Sunday's 112-64 victory over Western Kentucky.
Impact Jones was previously listed as questionable in the hours prior to Sunday's matchup, but he was downgraded before tip-off. Sunday marked the senior guard's second missed game of the season and his first since the team's season opener in early November. His next chance to return will come when the Wolverines travel to face USC this coming Saturday.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Sunday Jones (undisclosed) is questionable to play in Sunday's matchup against Western Kentucky, per the team's official injury report.
Impact Jones will be a game-time decision against the Hilltoppers with an undisclosed injury. The senior guard has played a samll role off the bench for the Wolverines since transferring in from North texas in the off-season, averaging 3.6 points per game through 11 contests. Should he miss Sunday's matchup, a conference game against USC on Saturday will serve as his next opportunity to return to action.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Scores five off the bench Jones amassed five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and two rebounds in 14 minutes during Wednesday's 87-86 loss to Oklahoma.
Impact Jones chipped in five points Wednesday night as the Wolverines were defeated by the Sooners. The 6-foot-5 senior has appeared in 10 games this season, averaging 3.7 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and one steal on 19.4 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Scores nine points Sunday Jones played 15 minutes Sunday during Michigan's loss to Wake Forest and compiled nine points (3-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and a rebound.
Impact Jones made his season debut Sunday after missing the team's first game due to an undisclosed injury. He will look to build off this performance during the team's upcoming matchup versus TCU on Friday.
NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Could be available Sunday Jones (undisclosed) could be available for Michigan's game Sunday at Wake Forest, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Jones will participate in Michigan's pregame warmup for the Sunday game. Because he is not confirmed to be available, his injury status will be a game-time decision.
NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out on opening night Jones (undisclosed) won't play for Michigan in its opener against Cleveland State, Clayton Sayfie of On3.com reports.
Impact Jones started both exhibition games, but won't be available for the Wolverines' opener. The North Texas transfer is coming off an excellent 2023-2024 season in which he averaged 12.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals.
NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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