Dillon Keshaun Jones, born on October 29, 2001, is an American professional basketball player hailing from Columbia, South Carolina.
Jones was born in Augusta, Georgia, but later moved to Columbia, South Carolina, where he first enrolled at Keenan High School. He averaged 12.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per contest as a junior to help lead his team to the 3A state title. Ahead of his senior season, Jones moved to Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, Kansas, transferring schools.
CAPTION: Keenan High School: where Dillon’s basketball journey took flight. SOURCE: Instagram In his single year at the school, he led the group to a 22-3 overall record. The move was important in exposing him to a higher level of competition and helped him to gain national recognition, with Rivals rating him as the No. 37 small forward in the country.
Jones played college basketball for the Weber State Wildcats. In the 2020-21 campaign, as a freshman, he saw action in all 23 games, averaging 8.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. His outstanding performance helped him capture the Big Sky Conference Freshman of the Year and pace the league in steals with 37 total and 1.6 per game. Through his sophomore season in 2021-22, Jones averaged 12.6 points and a conference-high 10.6 rebounds per game. He earned first-team All-Big Sky honors. Jones finished third in the Big Sky in steals while averaging 1.8 per game.
In his junior season of 2022-23, Jones repeated as a first-team All-Big Sky selection with an average of 16.7 points and 10.9 rebounds along with 1.6 steals per game. After the season, he put his name in the 2023 NBA draft, only to withdraw and return to Weber State for his senior season. His senior season was outstanding, as he averaged 20.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 2.0 steals per game. He led the Big Sky Conference in total points, defensive rebounds, and assists per game while earning 2023-24 Big Sky Player of the Year honors.
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When he finally concluded his career at Weber State, Jones was as decorated as any player in the program's history, finishing his time in Ogden as the school's all-time leader in steals and second in assists and free throws made, third in rebounding, and fifth in scoring. He also holds the second-most career double-doubles in Weber State history with 56.
CAPTION: Big Sky Player of the Year 2023-24: a testament to hard work and talent. SOURCE: Instagram In his college career, Jones played in 119 games and finished in the Weber State career top 10 in 13 different categories. He also ranked fourth in Big Sky history in career rebounds and 10th in steals.
He was selected by the Washington Wizards as the 26th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft, but his rights were traded to both the New York Knicks and then directly to the Oklahoma City Thunder in return for five future second-round draft picks.
Jones signed with the Thunder on a multi-year deal on July 6, 2024, marking the beginning of his professional basketball career.
Measured at 6'6" with a weight of 235 pounds, having only an average level of athleticism as he lacks both speed and vertical leap, Jones makes up for it with his intelligence and hard-nosed approach as he possesses an all-around set of skills. He has a nearly 7-foot wingspan to help him rebound and defend.
CAPTION: At 6'6", Dillon’s height and agility make him a force on the court. SOURCE: Instagram Jones is naturally above average as a passer who sees the floor exceptionally well off the dribble. He's effective around the rim, creating both for himself and others. The strong body allows him to create space and contact, and he is very physical.
Jones was born in Columbia, South Carolina on October 29, 2001. His brother Eric is playing pro basketball in Germany.
Jones majored in Professional Sales at Weber State. His family and academic upbringing have had much importance in his professional and personal life.
Through college, Jones was steadily improving and at times dominant. As a freshman, he averaged 8.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. In his sophomore year, he averaged 12.6 points and 10.6 rebounds, leading the conference. As a junior, he had an average of 16.7 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game.
CAPTION:Breaking down the numbers: Dillon’s stats showcase his versatility. SOURCE: Instagram The best season ever for him was in the senior when he averaged 20.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 2.0 steals per game. During his four-year career at Weber State, Jones played 119 games, averaging 15.0 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.
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