Isaac Jones (basketball) explained

Isaac Jones
Position:Power forward
Height Ft:6
Height In:9
Weight Lb:245
League:NBA
Team:Sacramento Kings
Number:17
Birth Date:11 July 2000
Birth Place:Spanaway, Washington, U.S.
High School:Orting (Orting, Washington)
College:
Draft Year:2024
Career Start:2024
Years1:–present
Team1:Sacramento Kings
Years2:2024–present
Team2:Stockton Kings
Highlights:

Isaac Jones (born July 11, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Stockton Kings of the NBA G-League. He played college basketball for the Wenatchee Valley Knights, the Idaho Vandals, and the Washington State Cougars.

Early life and high school career

Jones grew up in Spanaway, Washington and attended Orting High School. He entered high school at 5'7 and had grown to 6'4 by his senior year.[1]

College career

Jones did not initially attend college after graduating high school and worked at the loading dock at a pipe manufacturing company. He grew another five inches.[2] A year later, Jones enrolled at Wenatchee Valley College at the urging of a former high school teammate, who was told he could play for the basketball team if he could also find another player who was at least 6'8.[3] In his final season with the Knights, he was named the Northwest Athletic Conference Player of the Year after averaging 25.3 points and 13.2 rebounds per game.[4]

After three years at Wenatchee Valley College, Jones transferred to Idaho.[5] He was named the Big Sky Conference Newcomer of the Year and second-team All-Big Sky after averaging 19.4 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.[6] Following the end of the season, Jones entered the NCAA transfer portal.[7]

Jones ultimately transferred to Washington State.[8] He averaged 15.3 points and 7.6 rebounds per game and was named first team All-Pac-12 Conference.[9]

Professional career

Sacramento / Stockton Kings (2024–present)

After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA draft, Jones signed a two-way contract with the Sacramento Kings on July 3, 2024.[10] [11]

Career statistics

College

NCAA Division I

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2022–23| style="text-align:left;"| Idaho| 31 || 31 || 31.5 || .629 || .316 || .676 || 7.8 || 1.7 || .6 || 1.1 || 19.4|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2023–24| style="text-align:left;"| Washington State| 35 || 34 || 31.7 || .575 || .071 || .712 || 7.6 || 1.5 || .5 || 1.1 || 15.3|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 66 || 65 || 31.6 || .603 || .212 || .693 || 7.7 || 1.6 || .6 || 1.1 || 17.2

JUCO

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2019–20| style="text-align:left;"| Wenatchee Valley| 29 || 20 || 22.2 || .637 || — || .636 || 7.9 || .6 || .3 || .7 || 10.4|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2020–21| style="text-align:left;"| Wenatchee Valley| 10 || 10 || 33.3 || .615 || .200 || .629 || 12.6 || 3.4 || .5 || .7 || 18.9|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2021–22| style="text-align:left;"| Wenatchee Valley| 32 || 31 || 32.8 || .695 || .200 || .728 || 13.2 || 2.3 || .8 || 1.7 || 25.3|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 71 || 61 || 28.5 || .668 || .182 || .694 || 11.0 || 1.8 || .5 || 1.1 || 18.3

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: From tiny teen to college beast: The wild journey of WSU's Isaac Jones. Jamey. Vinnick. 247Sports.com. December 12, 2023. May 14, 2024.
  2. Web site: Isaac Jones once loaded trucks. Now the Washington State star plays for Sweet 16 spot. Eric. Olson. APNews.com. March 22, 2024. May 14, 2024.
  3. Web site: Isaac Jones' remarkable journey from walk-on to NWAC-leading scorer. Wenatchee World. March 9, 2022. May 14, 2024.
  4. Web site: Dave Boling: Hard-working Isaac Jones has gone from pipe-supply company to supplying WSU with an inside presence ahead of NCAA Tournament opener. Dave. Boling. The Spokesman-Review. March 20, 2024. May 17, 2024.
  5. Web site: Vandals sign prolific JC forward Isaac Jones after he spurns Power 5 teams. Moscow-Pullman Daily News. June 1, 2022. May 15, 2024.
  6. Web site: WASHINGTON STATE MEN'S BASKETBALL: Hoops success wasn't always part of life for Wazzu star Isaac Jones. Stephan. Wiebe. Lewiston Morning Tribune. March 9, 2024. May 15, 2024.
  7. Web site: Transfer portal continues to haunt Vandals. Trevan. Pixley. Moscow-Pullman Daily News. April 27, 2023. May 15, 2024.
  8. Web site: Isaac Jones, a star forward for Idaho last season, transfers to Washington State. Colton. Clark. The Spokesman-Review. May 12, 2023. May 15, 2024.
  9. Web site: Washington State standout Isaac Jones to compete at prestigious Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. The Spokesman-Review. April 2, 2024. May 15, 2024.
  10. Web site: Rory. Maher. Kings Sign Isaiah Crawford, Isaac Jones To Two-Way Deals. HoopsRumors.com. July 3, 2024. July 3, 2024.
  11. Web site: Sacramento Kings Sign Isaiah Crawford and Isaac Jones to Two-Way Contracts. NBA.com. July 3, 2024. July 3, 2024.