Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Curtis Jones is an American college basketball player known for his versatility as a guard.

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Curtis Jones
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: October 4, 2001
  • Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm)
  • Weight: 180 pounds (82 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Jersey Number: 3
  • Position: Guard
  • High School: Cretin-Derham Hall, St. Paul, Minnesota
  • College:
    • Indian Hills Community College
    • University at Buffalo Bulls
    • Iowa State University Cyclones
  • NBA Draft: Not yet declared
  • Teams Played For:
    • Indian Hills Community College
    • University at Buffalo Bulls
    • Iowa State Cyclones
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Children: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Curtis Jones’s player archetype is that of a microwave scoring guard, the kind of combo backcourt weapon who can change a game with shot creation, perimeter scoring, and instant offensive pressure. Defensively, he fits more as a competitive team guard than a pure shutdown stopper, using anticipation, active hands, and solid effort to hold up on the perimeter while still being known primarily for what he brings on offense. On that end, his role is clear: he operates as a scoring-minded creator who can work on or off the ball, hit threes in volume, attack into pull-ups, and provide secondary playmaking without needing to be a traditional pass-first point guard. Physically, Jones has good size for the position at roughly 6-foot-4 to 6-foot-5 and around 190 to 195 pounds, which gives him enough frame to absorb contact while still playing with guard mobility. His overall style is aggressive, confident, and offense-driven, built around instant scoring punch, jump-shot volume, and the kind of bench-to-starter versatility that made him a major producer at Iowa State and later a pro prospect. (Iowa State Athletics)

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