Dillon Keshaun Jones is an American professional basketball player who plays as a small forward for the NBA franchise the Oklahoma City Thunders. Born in South Carolina Jones first went to Keenan High School before getting transferred to Sunrise Christian Academy. Jones played college basketball for the Weber State Wildcats.
His collegiate career at Weber State has been full of remarkable achievements as he earned the recognition of the Big Sky Conference Freshman of the Year in 2021. After finishing his college career Jones declared for the 2024 NBA draft where he was initially selected by the Washington Wizards as the 26th overall pick in the first round of the NBA draft after which the Wizrds traded his draft rights to the Knicks who further traded Dillon Jones rights to the Oklahoma based team.
Where did Dillon Jones attend college?
Jones attended Weber State for his college career. As a freshman, he averaged 8.2 points, and 5.8 rebounds, and led the team in steals. In his sophomore year, Jones further improved his game and bettered his numbers from his freshman year as he averaged 12.6 points and 10.6 rebounds per game.
In his final collegiate year i.e. senior year Jones completed one of the best seasons in Weber State history, as he won the Big Sky MVP, a three-team All-Big Sky selection. During his college career at Weber State, Jones played 119 career games and achieved top 10 in 13 different categories including first in steals, second in assists, etc.
Dillon Jones Playing Position at College
During his college career at Weber State, Dillon Jones played as a shooting guard or small forward,
How much did Dillon Jones average in college?
Dillon Jones averaged 15 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.7 steals per game during his four-year college stint at Weber University.
Where did Dillon Jones go to school?
Dillon Jones attended Keenan High School in Columbia, South Carolina. Later, he was transferred to Sunrise Christian Academy in, Kansas, for his senior year.
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FAQ's On Dillon Jones
A. Dillon Jones primarily plays as a shooting guard and small forward.
A. In his freshman year, Dillon Jones was named the Big Sky Conference Freshman of the Year after averaging 8.2 points 5.8 rebounds, leading the conference in steals.
A. Dillon Jones has been honored as the Big Sky Conference Freshman of the Year and earned First Team All-Big Sky selections in multiple seasons.
A. Dillon Jones is 6 feet 5 inches tall as per his roster profile on NBA.
A. Dillon Jones initially attended Keenan High School in Columbia, South Carolina, before transferring to Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, Kansas, for his senior year.
