Jones shined in a pair of wins for the Robert Morris Colonials, who improved to 6-2 overall, 2-0 in Northeast Conference action. Coming off the bench in both games, this week’s Choice Hotels/NEC Rookie of the Week averaged 12.0 points and 6.5 rebounds as the New Jersey native showed off his talents to a pair of home-state foes. Against Fairleigh Dickinson on Thursday, Jones netted nine points while recording six boards and four steals, helping head coach Andy Toole and the Colonials to a 66-54 decision. He then shot 4 of 7 from the field and totaled 15 points as RMU’s reserves combined for a season-high 37 points in Saturday’s 69-51 win over Monmouth. He also added seven rebounds, increasing his team-leading average to 6.0 per contest.