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Stays quiet in loss Jones notched five points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and one rebound in 15 minutes during Tuesday's 81-68 loss to Florida.

Impact Jones hasn't hit double digits in any category since he scored 11 points in his fourth start of the year on Dec. 8. Since then, he averages 4.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists across 19.6 minutes. Don't expect the rotational bench body to stuff the stat sheet any time soon.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Stays quiet off bench Jones chipped in five points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 19 minutes during Saturday's 84-81 OT victory over Ole Miss.

Impact Jones has a consistent role with the Bulldogs, averaging 18.3 minutes, and the junior has yet to miss a game. Still, he hasn't done all that much with said playing time, averaging 5.0 points and 2.4 rebounds. He'll continue to see solid time with Mississippi State, but don't expect him to explode any time soon.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Best outing yet in 4th start Jones amassed 11 points (4-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal in 27 minutes during Sunday's 91-84 victory over Prairie View A&M.

Impact Jones returned to the starting five for the first time since Nov. 22 against Prairie View A&M, and scored 11 points on 50 percent shooting from the field, including two threes. It's been an inconsistent start to the season for Jones, but his 27 minutes were a season high. If he continues to play efficient, turnover free basketball, he should continue to be a regular for the. Bulldogs.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Jones is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against UNLV.

Impact Jones has made back-to-back starts but logged just 23 total minutes while going 0-for-4 from the floor. The team will give RJ Melendez a look in the starting five instead while Jones looks to provide a spark off the bench.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recovered for opener Jones (undisclosed) will play Wednesday versus Arizona State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Jones suffered an injury in Sunday's exhibition against Southern Mississippi, but it appears to be a minor infliction. He and D.J. Jeffries will play enlarged roles with Shakeel Moore (suspension) out.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains injury Jones Jr. (undisclosed) suffered an injury during Sunday's exhibition game win over Southern Mississippi, Justin Frommer of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Jones Jr. suffered an undisclosed injury during Sunday's scrimmage against the Golden Eagles, which forced his exit from the contest. The 6-foot-5 sophomore averaged 3.2 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.6 steals on 12 minutes per game in 2022 (24 games), and it remains unclear if he will be available for Mississippi State's opener against ASU on Nov. 8.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How walk-on Shawn Jones Jr. became key in Mississippi State basketball's March Madness push Shawn Jones Jr. was an incoming freshman searching for a team last summer when he was offered a walk-on spot by Mississippi State basketball...

MARCH 8, 2023 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

In uniform for Alabama Jones Jr. (ankle) is in uniform for the Bulldogs test against Alabama, Stefan Krajisnik of The Jackson Clarion-Ledger reports.

Impact Jones Jr. has missed significant time this season, not appearing in nine games. Although his minutes have been limited, he's played the last four and is looking to make it five in a row for the Bulldogs. The freshman guard is buried on the depth chart, and shouldn't see too much playing time against the juggernaut Crimson Tide.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

At risk of missing more time Head coach Chris Jans said that Jones rolled his ankle during Saturday's game against Florida and is now questionable for Wednesday's contest versus Alabama, Theo DeRosa of The Col...

Impact If Jones is eventually ruled out against the Crimson Tide, Trey Fort and Kimani Hamilton are both candidates to receive more minutes off Mississippi State's bench come Wednesday.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to fold Wednesday Jones (leg) missed his only shot attempt and recorded an assist in seven minutes of action during Wednesday's loss to Georgia.

Impact Jones had not played in seven straight games and had missed nine of his last 11 overall due to a lingering leg injury. The 6-5 freshman has held a minor role in his inaugural season, averaging 3.4 points and 2.3 rebounds in 11.7 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Did not play Jones (leg) did not play in Wednesday's 69-59 win over Jackson State, Theo DeRosa of The Columbus Commercial Dispatch reports.

Impact Jones wore a walking boot during Wednesday's game. The freshman guard has missed two consecutive games with what appears to be some type of leg injury. His next chance to return is Saturday against Nicholls, though a quick return does not seem likely.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE