Jones, a 6'0 guard from Harlem, New York, led prep powerhouse Oak Hill Academy to a 41–1 record as a senior, averaging 21.3 points and 8 assists per game.

[1] He signed originally with the University of Southern California, but was released from his commitment when head coach Tim Floyd resigned.

The highlight of his time in Tucson was scoring 16 points as Arizona upset top seeded defending champion Duke in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2011 NCAA Tournament.

[3] Following the 2010–11 season, Jones decided to transfer from Arizona to Iona, a school closer to his home in New York City where his grandmother was ill.

He led the Gaels back to the NCAA Tournament and at the end of the season was named the MAAC Player of the Year and an honorable mention All-American by the Associated Press.