Max Jones Named D2CIDA National Player of the Week

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. - After being named the Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week, University of Tampa men's basketball standout Max Jones has been hailed as the D2CIDA National Player of the Week.

Jones led the Spartans in a pair of Sunshine State Conference wins last week. The guard from Clearwater, Fla., opened the week with a 30-point, 10-rebound double-double against Rollins. Jones led all scorers as the Spartans bested the Tars, 86-77, at home.

The freshman then scored a game-high 38 points and pulled down six rebounds as the Spartans posted a 104-98 overtime win at No. 17 Barry. Jones totaled 68 points by shooting 54.5 percent from the field (24-44), 82.4 percent from the free-throw line (14-17), and making 6-of-17 attempts from beyond the arc. He averaged 34.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists.