Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
2019-20 Men's Basketball Roster
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Jones, C.J.
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Jersey Number 23
C.J. Jones
- Position:
- G
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-5 / 175
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Birmingham, Ala.
- High School:
- Central Park Christian
Bio
2019-20 (Redshirt Junior): Started all 30 games in which he played in 2019-20, leading the Blue Raiders in scoring (16.1), minutes per game (34.3), 3-point percentage (.400) and free throw percentage (.870) … Also shot 43 percent from the field, averaged 2.8 rebounds and collected 32 assists, 25 steals and 14 blocks on the year … Had 24 double-digit scoring games and 10 games with 20 points or more on the year … Began his career in Murfreesboro with a 21-point performance in a win over Maryville (Nov. 5) … Made a go-ahead 3-pointer at Lipscomb (Nov. 9) with 20.5 seconds remaining to lead MT to a 73-70 victory … Contributed 15 points, including a 3 for 6 mark from 3-point range in the win over Mars Hill (Nov. 13) … Scored the first 10 Blue Raider points in the game at Coastal Carolina (Nov. 13) and was tied with the Chanticleers, 10-10, at the first media timeout … Notched his fourth 20-point game vs. Tulane (Nov. 22) and was the only Blue Raider with 10 or more points in every game up to that point after posting 13 against Ohio (Nov. 24) in the Myrtle Beach Invitational … Contributed 23 points and was one field goal made away from tying his career high at Ole Miss (Dec. 14) … Scored a career-high 26 points and dished a career-best three assists at home against St. Bonaventure (Dec. 21) … Contributed 21 points on eight made field goals in a close loss at home against Marshall (Jan. 9) … Came two points shy of tying his career high at FIU (Jan. 18) … Scored a new career high of 27 points at UTSA (Feb. 1), including the final three free throws to secure MT’s win … Notched his team-best 10th double digit scoring game with 24 points against Rice (Feb. 8) … Led his team with 18 points in a win at Southern Miss (Feb. 22) to open Bonus Play … Scored 20 points for the 11th time this season against UTEP (March 4) on a career-high tying six 3-pointers made … Announced on Apr. 7, 2020, that he would forgo his senior season and begin his professional career.
2018-19 (Junior): Redshirted his first season at Middle Tennessee due to NCAA transfer rules.
2017-18 (Sophomore at Arkansas): Appeared in all 35 games off the bench for Head Coach Mike Anderson … Shot 42.3 percent from the field and 37.1 percent from beyond the arc while making 79.2 percent of his free throw attempts … Averaged 6.3 points per game, fifth most on the team, and collected 1.4 rebounds in 14.8 minutes per outing … Tallied ten double-digit scoring performances on the season, led by a pair of 19-point outings against UConn (Nov. 26) and Colorado State (Dec. 5) … Pulled down a career-high five rebounds against Bucknell (Nov. 12) … Poured in a career high five trifectas against Minnesota (Dec. 9) and again versus Oral Roberts (Dec. 19).
2016-17 (Freshman at Arkansas): Played in 21 games …. averaged 2.4 points in just six minutes per contest … Shot 47.2 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc … scored a season-high 11 points in his debut against Southern Illinois (Nov. 14), going 3-for-5 from the field and 2-for-4 from deep … made a season-high three three-pointers and had three blocks against Austin Peay (Dec. 3), tying his season-high with 11 points … scored 36 of his 51 points from behind the arc.
Central Park Christian: Played for Head Coach Donovan Broadnax at Central Park Christian … Averaged 28.7 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals per game … Led the team in scoring in each of his final two seasons … Three-time Team MVP … Ranked the No. 3 player in the state of Alabama as a senior.
Personal: Born Feb. 9, 1998 in Birmingham, Alabama … Son of Chad Jones and Delena Chappel … Has three brothers, Marcus, Colby and Christian … Father, Chad, played basketball at UAB … Majoring in Integrated Studies … Favorite food is pizza … Favorite actor is Mike Epps … Favorite book is The Bible … Favorite athlete is Devin Booker.
2018-19 (Junior): Redshirted his first season at Middle Tennessee due to NCAA transfer rules.
2017-18 (Sophomore at Arkansas): Appeared in all 35 games off the bench for Head Coach Mike Anderson … Shot 42.3 percent from the field and 37.1 percent from beyond the arc while making 79.2 percent of his free throw attempts … Averaged 6.3 points per game, fifth most on the team, and collected 1.4 rebounds in 14.8 minutes per outing … Tallied ten double-digit scoring performances on the season, led by a pair of 19-point outings against UConn (Nov. 26) and Colorado State (Dec. 5) … Pulled down a career-high five rebounds against Bucknell (Nov. 12) … Poured in a career high five trifectas against Minnesota (Dec. 9) and again versus Oral Roberts (Dec. 19).
2016-17 (Freshman at Arkansas): Played in 21 games …. averaged 2.4 points in just six minutes per contest … Shot 47.2 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc … scored a season-high 11 points in his debut against Southern Illinois (Nov. 14), going 3-for-5 from the field and 2-for-4 from deep … made a season-high three three-pointers and had three blocks against Austin Peay (Dec. 3), tying his season-high with 11 points … scored 36 of his 51 points from behind the arc.
Central Park Christian: Played for Head Coach Donovan Broadnax at Central Park Christian … Averaged 28.7 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals per game … Led the team in scoring in each of his final two seasons … Three-time Team MVP … Ranked the No. 3 player in the state of Alabama as a senior.
Personal: Born Feb. 9, 1998 in Birmingham, Alabama … Son of Chad Jones and Delena Chappel … Has three brothers, Marcus, Colby and Christian … Father, Chad, played basketball at UAB … Majoring in Integrated Studies … Favorite food is pizza … Favorite actor is Mike Epps … Favorite book is The Bible … Favorite athlete is Devin Booker.
Facility tour – Stephen and Denise Smith Student-Athlete Performance Center
Wednesday, July 30
2025 Blue Raider Blitz Media Panel
Thursday, July 03
MTSU Men's Basketball Coach Nick McDevitt interview at 2025 Blue Raider Blitz
Monday, June 30
MTSU Men's Basketball Post Game Press Conference vs Chattanooga NIT 3/18/25
Tuesday, March 18
