A junior guard from Atlanta, Jones averaged 26.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game in two games on the opening weekend of play for Emmanuel. He shot over 48 percent (14-of-29) from the field and connected on 50 percent (7-of-14) of his three-point attempts. He also had four steals and two assists. In Emmanuel’s 75-73 season-opening win over Georgia Southwestern on Nov. 11, Jones finished with 30 points, six rebounds, two steals and two assists. He followed that up with 23 points and nine rebounds in Emmanuel’s game with Young Harris on Nov. 12.
2022-23 Conference Carolinas Men's Basketball Weekly Awards
Week 1 (Nov. 14, 2022)
Player of the Week: KJ Jones II, Emmanuel
Defensive Player of the Week: Bosko Bojovic, Converse