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Rubin Jones commits to Michigan basketball out of the Transfer Portal: Get to know the new Wolverine Dusty May and Michigan basketball have secured a commitment from Rubin Jones, who joins the Wolverines out of the Transfer Portal from North...

APRIL 19, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

BREAKING: North Texas transfer guard Rubin Jones commits to Michigan Just two hours after the commitment of 2024 four-star guard, Justin Pippen, Michigan landed another commitment in the form of North Texas tr...

APRIL 19, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Planning to enter portal Jones is planning to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, per Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle.

Impact Jones' plans became publicized after the transfer portal added Jason Edwards and Aaron Scott, his two best teammates from North Texas' 2023-24 team. Still, Jones' decision is unsurprising nonetheless. Jones received an extra year of eligibility due to COVID-19 and excelled in his true senior season, culminating in one prime chance to maximize his collegiate opportunities.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jones and Edwards score 18 in North Texas' 84-69 win against East Carolina

Led by Rubin Jones and Jason Edwards with 18 points apiece, the North Texas Mean Green defeated the East Carolina Pirates 84-69 on Sunday

MARCH 3, 2024 • Associated Press

Active Saturday Jones (hamstring) is active for Saturday's matchup against Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Jones will return after a long hiatus for North Texas. The senior guard averages 11.7 points on 29.6 minutes per game this year.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out at SMU Jones (hamstring) is out for North Texas' game Sunday at SMU, according to Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle.

Impact Jones will have sat out North Texas' first half of February 2024. He will have not played all but one of UNT's last 10 games, a costly outcome for the senior currently on pace for his best season in terms of averages. Once again, Jason Edwards is expected to have another shot to shine, as he has done throughout Jones' continued absence.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to sit Jones (hamstring) is not present for warmups before Saturday's outing against South Florida, Ethan Plinsky of MeanGreenMBB reports.

Impact Jones will likely now miss his seventh of the last eight games for North Texas. The senior guard averages 11.7 points on 29.6 minutes per game so far this year.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. UAB Jones (hamstring) is out for North Texas' game Wednesday against UAB, according to Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle.

Impact Jones will have sat out all but one of North Texas' last seven games played. After hosting UAB, the Mean Green are expected to begin their February schedule Saturday against South Florida. Once again, Jason Edwards is expected to take Jones' place in UNT's starting lineup.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out at Florida Atlantic Jones (hamstring) is out for the Mean Green's game Sunday at Florida Atlantic, according to their X account.

Impact According to Ethan Plinsky of The North Texas Daily, Jones re-aggravated his previous hamstring injury during the Mean Green's game Thursday against SMU. The first injury already caused him to sit out four games, so it is not surprising he must be unavailable for at least one UNT matchup after re-aggravating his hamstring.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed for pregame warmup Jones (hamstring) was seen in uniform for pregame warmups ahead of Thursday's matchup against SMU, Ethan Plinsky of the North Texas Dailyreports.

Impact Jones was previously listed as a game-time decision but appears to be ready to go against SMU after missing the Mean Green's previous four games with a hamstring injury. The senior guard has averaged 12.2 points, three rebounds and 3.7 assists per game through 13 contests for North Texas this season.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Jones (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game against UNC-Charlotte, Ethan Plinsky of North Texas Daily reports.

Impact Jones will miss his fourth game of the year with a hamstring injury. The guard averages 12.2 points on 30.3 minutes per game and will next look to play Thursday against SMU.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Wednesday Jones (hamstring) will not appear in Wednesday's matchup with East Carolina, --- reports.

Impact Jones will miss his third-consecutive game as the Mean Green matches up with East Carolina. The 6-foot-5 senior remains day-to-day ahead of Saturday's showdown with UNC-Charlotte.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss another game Jones (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game against Temple, Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle reports.

Impact After exiting the Mean Green's matchup against Wichita State on Jan. 4th, Jones has been on the teams bench and will now miss his second straight game. The senior guard will next look to play Thursday against East Carolina.

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Saturday Jones (hamstring) will not appear in Saturday's game against Tulane, Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle reports.

Impact Jones will miss his first game of the season due to injury after exiting during Thursday's game against Wichita State. The 6-foot-5 senior has started in all 13 games this season, averaging 12.2 points, three rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals on 30.3 minutes per game. With Jones out, the Mean Green is expected to lean upon Rondel Walker in the contest.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jones leads North Texas over NAIA's LSU Shreveport 80-57

Rubin Jones scored 16 points to lead North Texas to an 80-57 victory over NAIA member LSU Shreveport

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • Associated Press

Leads team in scoring Jones closed with 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Saturday's 79-48 victory over Mississippi Valley State.

Impact Jones's efficient scoring helped him post a team-high 15 points in Saturday's victory. The senior guard is averaging 11.1 points, 4.4 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 31.9 minutes across his first seven appearances this season.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jones leads North Texas to 79-48 victory over Mississippi Valley State

Led by Rubin Jones' 15 points, the North Texas Mean Green defeated the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 79-48

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • Associated Press

Scores 17 points Jones accumulated 17 points (6-7 FG, 5-5 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists over 32 minutes during Sunday's 75-55 victory over Sam Houston.

Impact Jones was part of North Texas' starting lineup Sunday. He took advantage of the opportunity by logging his new career high in points. With how well he played Sunday, there is a chance Jones starts again when North Texas plays Oklahoma State during both teams' NIT quarterfinal Tuesday or Wednesday.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Thursday Jones is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Louisiana Tech, Reed C. Smith of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Jones made a spot start in the team's regular season finale with Kai Huntsberry unavailable due to a minor ankle injury. Despite that being his only start of the year, Jones has played a heavy role off the bench, averaging 6.1 points, three rebounds and 2.1 assists over 26.6 minutes per contest.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Part of starting lineup Saturday Jones closed with seven points (3-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals in 34 minutes during Saturday's 67-33 victory over Western Kentucky.

Impact Kai Huntsberry (ankle) was unavailable, so Jones logged his first game started across the 2022-23 Green's regular season. He averaged 6.1 points and 3.0 rebounds during it. But if Huntsberry must continue sitting out, Jones' aforementioned rates are expected to increase across tournament action.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jones leads North Texas over Middle Tennessee 56-51

Rubin Jones had 13 points to help North Texas defeat Middle Tennessee 56-51

JANUARY 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Fewer minutes than Perry Jones (knee) logged four points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 20 minutes during North Texas' 61-52 win Saturday versus Fresno State.

Impact Tylor Perry (knee) started in place of Jones and played 32 minutes. If the senior continues being a backup, fantasy managers should not expect him to be an adequate option. Jones averaged 8.2 points and 2.2 assists across his 31 games started during North Texas' 2021-22 season.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Sunday Jones (knee) is out Sunday against St. Mary's, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Jones will have sat out both of the Mean Green's first two games across their 2022-23 season. He will try being healthy before they host Fresno State on Saturday. Tyree Eady is expected to be one half of the Mean Green's starting backcourt again, unless Tylor Perry (undisclosed) can play.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Southern Nazarene Jones (knee) is out Monday versus Southern Nazarene, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Jones may be healthy sooner than later, but not before the Mean Green begin their 2022-23 season Monday. He will try being available Sunday against St. Mary's (CAL). While the point guard is out, fantasy managers should not be surprised if Tylor Perry starts in place of his junior teammate.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury Jones (knee) suffered an injury this offseason that could keep him out of the beginning of the season, Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle reports.

Impact Jones started all but one game for North Texas in the 2021-22 season, but his position on the court may be in jeopardy after injuring his knee this offseason. In his sophomore campaign the 6-foot-5 guard averaged 8.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists and was a key part of the Mean Green.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Jones and Edwards score 18 in North Texas' 84-69 win against East Carolina

Jones leads North Texas over NAIA's LSU Shreveport 80-57

Jones leads North Texas to 79-48 victory over Mississippi Valley State

Jones leads North Texas over Middle Tennessee 56-51