Saginaw Valley State University

Career Accolades

• 2024-25 Second Team All-GLIAC

• 2023-24 Second Team All-GLIAC

2024-25 (Senior)

Capped off a standout two-year career at SVSU by starting all 29 games and scoring 424 points, bringing her total to 809 as a Cardinal. One of the conference’s most efficient scorers, she led the GLIAC in free throw percentage at 89.1%, improving nearly 16% from her junior year. Also recorded 143 rebounds, 52 assists, 57 steals, and 13 blocks. A consistent two-way contributor, Jones solidified her reputation as one of the GLIAC’s premier guards.

2023-24 (Junior)

Made an immediate impact after transferring from Iowa Western CC, starting all 29 games and averaging 13.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game. Scored a career-high 34 points vs. Northwood (Nov. 10) and tallied two double-doubles—13 points/10 rebounds against Findlay and 13 points/12 rebounds at Michigan Tech. Played 29.1 minutes per game while serving as a reliable scoring threat and perimeter defender.

Prior to SVSU

Competed at Iowa Western Community College from 2021–23, gaining valuable experience and honing her skills as a playmaking guard.

High School

Starred at Leavenworth Senior High School, where she was a four-time First-Team All-Conference selection and two-time League Player of the Year (2018, 2019). Also earned All-State Honorable Mention honors from 2018–2020. Served as team captain and helped lead her team to a league title in 2019. A consistent academic performer, earning honor roll recognition all four years.

Personal

Majoring in Sociology with a minor in Athletic Coaching. Born February 17, 2003, in Kansas City, Kansas. Daughter of Morris Jones and Pamela Tanksley. Her sister, Latashia, played collegiate basketball at Oklahoma State.