University of the Cumberlands Athletics

DJ Jones earned athlete of the week honors after a strong week in which he averaged 16.0 ppg to go along with 6.0 rebounds per week and 3.3 assists per week.  Jones opened the week with 15 points, six rebounds and three assists in UC’s win over Dalton State.  The junior followed that up with his first double-double of the season as he recorded a season-high 24 points while grabbing ten rebounds against IU East.  Jones converted 40% from the field in the game as he grabbed seven offensive rebounds to help UC earn multiple second chance opportunities.  Jones capped of the week with nine points, four assists, two steals, and two rebounds in the Patriots win over WVU Tech.  Overall, Jones has been a key part of Cumberlands 10-0 start to the season.