The USC Trojans have made another addition through the transfer portal, landing a commitment from Lindenwood transfer guard Jadis Jones, according to On3’s Joe Tipton.
Jones is coming off a strong sophomore season for the Lions, making the All-OVC First Team after averaging 15.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 33.0 minutes of action per game. He shot 57.4% from the floor and 60.6% from the free throw line, going 0-8 from 3-point range.
He was an immediate contributor for Lindenwood after signing with them ahead of the 2024-25 season, being named the OVC Freshman of the Year and making the All-OVC Second Team. He started all 33 games he played in, averaging 12.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. He shot 55.2% from the floor, making 60.1% of his free throws and going 2-8 from deep.
The 6-foot-5, 2-5-pounder is originally from New Madrid, Missouri, and was the 2023-24 Gatorda Player of the Year in Missouri as a senior. He will have two seasons of eligibility for the Trojans and is unranked as a transfer prospect.
Jones is the fourth transfer that USC head coach Eric Musselman has landed this offseason, joining UConn center Eric Reibe, Georgetown guard KJ Lewis, and Colgate guard Jalen Cox. The group is ranked as the 20th best in the country and the 5th best in the Big Ten by Rivals.
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: USC Trojans land commitment from mid-major guard transfer
Reporting by JD McCarthy, Trojans Wire / Trojans Wire
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