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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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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

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