 Jones with theOrlando Magic in 2012 | |
| Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1990-06-20)June 20, 1990 (age 34) Stone Mountain, Georgia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Wheeler (Marietta, Georgia) |
| College | Miami (Florida) (2008–2012) |
| NBA draft | 2012:undrafted |
| Playing career | 2012–present |
| Career history | |
| 2012–2013 | Orlando Magic |
| 2013–2014 | Reno Bighorns |
| 2014–2015 | Pallacanestro Cantù |
| 2015–2016 | Chiba Jets |
| 2016–2017 | Lille Métropole |
| 2017–2018 | Fort Wayne Mad Ants |
| 2018 | Anhui Dragons |
| 2018–2019 | Hapoel Holon |
| 2019–2020 | Pallacanestro Trieste |
| 2020–2023 | Nishinomiya Storks |
| 2023 | →Shiga Lakes |
| 2024 | NLEX Road Warriors |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com  | |
| Stats atBasketball Reference | |
DeQuan Jones (born June 20, 1990) is an American professionalbasketball player who last played for theNLEX Road Warriors of thePhilippine Basketball Association (PBA). He playedcollege basketball for theUniversity of Miami.
Jones attendedJoseph Wheeler High School inMarietta, Georgia. He averaged 15.2 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.0 blocks per game as a senior en route to Class 5-A Player of the Year honors by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Northwest Player of the Year accolades. He helped Wildcats finish 30–3 with a No. 18 national ranking by USA Today; they advanced to the state title game, where the Wildcats lost by just three points.[1]
In his four-yearHurricane career, Jones appeared in 111 games and started in 35, recording 508 points, 268 rebounds, 53 assists, 52 steals and 51 blocks. On November 25, 2009, he recorded a career high 16 points against Florida Gulf Coast.[1]
On December 20, 2011, Jones received approval to return to competition after he sat out the season's first 10 games because of an NCAA investigation into recruiting allegations.[2] On March 29, 2012, he participated in the 24th Annual State Farm College Slam Dunk and Three-Point Contest at the Final Four.[3]
After going undrafted in the2012 NBA draft, Jones joined theOrlando Magic for the 2012 NBA Summer League. On September 29, 2012, he signed with the Magic.[4] On March 27, 2013, he scored a season-high 13 points on 6-of-9 shooting in a 108–114 loss to theCharlotte Bobcats.[5]
In July 2013, Jones re-joined the Orlando Magic for the2013 NBA Summer League. On September 29, 2013, he signed with theSacramento Kings.[6] However, he was later waived by the Kings on October 15, 2013, after appearing in one preseason game.[7]
In November 2013, he was acquired by theReno Bighorns of theNBA Development League as an affiliate player.[8]
In July 2014, Jones joined theIndiana Pacers for theOrlando Summer League[9] and theNew Orleans Pelicans for the Las Vegas Summer League. On July 27, he signed a one-year deal withPallacanestro Cantù of theLega Basket Serie A.[10] On January 8, 2015, he was named a participant in the 2015 Serie A All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk Contest.[11] He was also named to the "Named Sport Team" for the BEKO All-Star Game held on January 17, going on to score 26 points to help Named Sport defeat the "Dolomiti Energia Team", 146–143.[12][13] In 35 league games for Cantù in 2014–15, he averaged 8.2 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. He also averaged 8.2 points and 4.3 rebounds in 17Eurocup games.[14]
On September 25, 2015, Jones signed with theAtlanta Hawks.[15] However, he was later waived by the Hawks on October 24 after appearing in four preseason games.[16] On November 29, he signed with theChiba Jets of the JapaneseNBL.[17]
On September 15, 2016, Jones was included in the roster ofLille Métropole of theLNB Pro B.[18]
On September 7, 2017, Jones signed with theIndiana Pacers of the NBA, on a training camp deal.[19] He was waived on October 14 as one of the team's final preseason roster cuts.[20] He played the season with the Pacers'NBA G League affiliate, theFort Wayne Mad Ants and won the G Leagues'Most Improved Player award.[21]
On May 5, 2018, Jones signed withAnhui Dragons of the ChineseNBL.[22]
On July 31, 2018, Jones joined the Israeli teamHapoel Holon, signing a one-year deal with an option for another one.[23] On October 20, 2018, Jones recorded a season-high 29 point, shooting 11-of-15 from the field, along with four rebounds and two blocks in a 108–102 overtime win overHapoel Eilat.[24] In 52 games played during the 2018–19 season, he averaged 12.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game, shooting 40.1 percent from three-point range.
On August 12, 2019, Jones returned to Italy for a second stint, signing withPallacanestro Trieste for the 2019–20 season.[25]
On July 31, 2020, Jones signed inJapan for theNishinomiya Storks.[26] On January 31 , 2023, he joined the Shiga Lakes on loan.[27]
On September 11, 2024, Jones signed with theNLEX Road Warriors of thePhilippine Basketball Association to replaceMyke Henry as the team's import for the2024 PBA Governors' Cup.[28]
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–13 | Orlando | 63 | 17 | 12.7 | .436 | .257 | .667 | 1.7 | .3 | .3 | .3 | 3.7 |
| Career | 63 | 17 | 12.7 | .436 | .257 | .667 | 1.7 | .3 | .3 | .3 | 3.7 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–09 | Miami | 32 | 3 | 11.0 | .337 | .077 | .633 | 1.7 | .5 | .3 | .4 | 2.7 |
| 2009–10 | Miami | 28 | 20 | 16.6 | .533 | .231 | .667 | 2.5 | .5 | .5 | .6 | 5.7 |
| 2010–11 | Miami | 28 | 10 | 13.9 | .419 | .083 | .611 | 2.5 | .5 | .5 | .4 | 4.5 |
| 2011–12 | Miami | 23 | 2 | 17.3 | .451 | .250 | .620 | 3.6 | .4 | .6 | .5 | 5.9 |
Jones is the son of Irene Bell and Clady Jones, and has a brother, Camron.[1]