It will be difficult to keep up with the Joneses on the Kansas State roster next season.
After adding UI-Chicago protection CJ Jones to the roster previously in the transfer portal, the Wildcats returned to the transfer portal to add Cal State Fullerton guard Max Jones.
Jones played in 24 games last season, starting 21 of them. The 6-foot-1 guard averaged 15.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. He also added 1.7 steals per contest, ranking third in the Big West Conference.
In November, Jones scored a season-high 30 points against Nebraska, making 10 of his 19 shots, including five three-pointers. Jones also had four steals in that contest.
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An elite shooter from behind the arc, Jones has emerged as one of the best shooters in the country. Last season, he attempted 4.7 three-point shots per game, making 38.8 percent of them. In 2022-23, Jones made 39.8% of his 2.7 attempts per game.
Jones began his college career at the University of Tampa, a Division II program near his hometown of Clearwater, Florida. Jones averaged 22.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists, and was named the Sunshine State Conference Freshman of the Year during his two seasons. with tamp.
Jones will likely come off the bench for K-State, but has the versatility to play as a starter depending on how the rotation shapes up.
Regardless, Jones is the perfect complementary piece to the rest of the roster as he will provide another burst of scoring and shooting throughout the rest of the rotation.
