Shawn Jones Jr. - College Basketball News & Rumors

Overcomes injury, starts Jones closed Wednesday's 79-61 loss to Auburn with four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal over 33 minutes.

Impact Jones was questionable for the game against Auburn, but was able to start and play his usual complement of minute. The 6-6 senior scored in double digits just three times and once in SEC play. The four-year Bulldog finished with averages of 5.4 points and 4.0 rebounds.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Auburn Jones (undisclosed) is starting against Auburn on Wednesday in the first round of the SEC Tournament.

Impact Jones was deemed a game-time call on the Bulldogs' injury report, but the senior guard will be available to tip-off Mississippi State's SEC Tournament run. The starting wing averages 5.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists this season.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call vs. Tigers Jones (undisclosed) is officially a game-time decision for Mississippi State's clash with Auburn in the SEC tournament.

Impact Jones was initially listed as questionable for the Bulldogs, and the game-day injury report won't provide any further clarity on his status. He sat out the penultimate game of the season at Florida, but returned against Georgia on March 7. The senior starter averages 5.4 points and 4.0 rebounds.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Back on injury report Jones (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's SEC Tournament game against Auburn.

Impact Wednesday's contest marks the third straight game Jones has been on the injury report, being listed as questionable for each. He played in just one of the first two games. If he ends up being a game-time call, Mississippi State's starting lineup should reflect his availability, as Jones has started in 17 consecutive appearances.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in return to action Jones (undisclosed) finished Saturday's 102-96 loss to Georgia with two points (1-2 FG), two rebounds, three assists and three steals in 28 minutes.

Impact Jones was a game-time call after missing Tuesday's game against Florida, and while he started, his fantasy impact was minimal. Look for Jones to remain in a starting role in the SEC Tournament.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Officially game-time call Jones (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision Saturday against Georgia.

Impact Jones appears in danger of missing a second straight game as he continues to nurse an injury. The senior is averaging 5.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists through 29 games (26 starts) this season.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for Saturday Jones (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Georgia.

Impact Jones missed a game for the first time this season in the loss to Florida on Tuesday, and the questionable tag suggests a decision on his status will be announced Saturday. Jones, a senior guard, is averaging 5.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game this season.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Jones (undisclosed) has been downgraded to out for Tuesday's game against Florida.

Impact Jones was listed as questionable on Mississippi State's initial injury report, but the senior will be unavailable for Tuesday's contest. Jones' absence could mean more minutes for King Grace. Jones' next chance to play will come Saturday against Georgia.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up on injury report Jones (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Florida.

Impact Jones is at risk of missing his first game of the season, though it's unclear why he's on the injury report. The senior forward has started in 26 of 29 appearances this season, averaging 5.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 steals across 25.7 minutes.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12, deals five dimes Jones produced 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, a season-high five assists, three blocks and one steal over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 91-85 victory over Aubu...

Impact Jones has started all but three games this season, but this was the first time he had scored in double digits since Nov. 15. The 6-6 senior provides defense which allows Josh Hubbard to concentrate on offense. Jones has hit three of his last five 3-point attempts and is hitting just 27.3 percent from the perimeter on the season. He is averaging 5.1 points and 4.2 rebounds.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Scores nine, doles out four assists Jones notched nine points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Saturday's 71-66 win over Memphis.

Impact The 6-6 Jones can easily be overlooked with the scoring talent in the Bulldog backcourt. He has started all but two games and played reliable defense for coach Chris Jans. He equaled his season high in assists against the Tigers. Jones isn't going to get many shots and has not scored in double digits since Nov. 15.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mississippi State uses every bit of Hubbard's 34-point effort to subdue LIU

Josh Hubbard scored 34 points and Jayden Epps scored 20 points and Mississippi State had to fight to the end to hold off Long Island 87-83

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

McGhee scores career-high 29, Mississippi St. rallies from 17 down, beats Utah 82-74

Ja’Borri McGhee scored a career-high 29 points, Jayden Epps added 20 points, and Mississippi State rallied to beat Utah 82-74

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Mookie Cook hits clutch free throws to lift San Francisco over Mississippi State 65-62

Mookie Cook sank two free throws for the lead with eight seconds left and San Francisco defeated Mississippi State 65-62 at the T Town Tipoff, the Bulldogs’ annual visit to Tupelo

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Amier Ali's bank 3-pointer sends Mississippi State past New Orleans 81-78 in OT

Reserve Amier Ali scored 16 points and banked in a 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left in overtime to help Mississippi State avoid upset by beating New Orleans 81-78

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Jones leads MSU men to basketball win over Southeastern Louisiana Mississippi State got a career-high 17 points from Shawn Jones Jr. on Saturday afternoon and defeated a pesky Southeastern Louisiana team 75...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • STARKVILLEDAILYNEWS.COM

Jones, Mississippi State continue mastery of SE Louisiana with 75-68 win

Shawn Jones Jr. scored 17 points shooting 7 of 10 including 3 of 4 from 3-point range and Mississippi State beat Southeastern Louisiana 75-68

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Mississippi State keeps SE Louisiana winless Shawn Jones Jr.scored 17 points Saturday and Josh Hubbard added 15 as Mississippi State notched a 75-68 non-conference win over Southeastern...

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Provides 17 points Jones finished Saturday's 75-68 victory over Southeastern Louisiana with 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists and two steals over 32 minutes.

Impact Jones' scoring has improved in each of the three Bulldog games. He scored a combined 18 points in the first two games. The 6-6 senior is averaging 11.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 steals. After three seasons of coming off the bench in Starksville, Jones seems established as a starter.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mississippi State aims for fourth straight NCAA Tournament appearance

Coach Chris Jans has led Mississippi State to the NCAA Tournament in his first three seasons, a program first

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets to double-digit points Jones ended with 10 points (3-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 87-82 OT loss to Texas.

Impact Jones' 10 points were just the second time he'd scored in double figures this season. He only shot 3-of-8 from the field but was perfect from the free-throw line and hit a triple. Jones has been a solid, veteran presence off the bench all season, and he'll look to keep that going as the SEC tournament nears.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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

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Mississippi State uses every bit of Hubbard's 34-point effort to subdue LIU

McGhee scores career-high 29, Mississippi St. rallies from 17 down, beats Utah 82-74

Mookie Cook hits clutch free throws to lift San Francisco over Mississippi State 65-62

Amier Ali's bank 3-pointer sends Mississippi State past New Orleans 81-78 in OT

Jones, Mississippi State continue mastery of SE Louisiana with 75-68 win

Mississippi State aims for fourth straight NCAA Tournament appearance