Last Updated on April 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Chris Jones is an American-born naturalized Armenian professional basketball player known for his role as a point guard.

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Christopher James Jones Jr.
  • Nationality: American / Armenian
  • Date of Birth: April 10, 1993
  • Hometown: Garland, Texas, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm)
  • Weight: 200 pounds (91 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 3 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 12 (US)
  • Jersey Number: 7
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School: Lakeview Centennial High School, Garland, Texas
  • College:
    • University of North Texas (2011–2014)
    • Angelo State University (2014–2015)
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted in 2015
  • Professional Teams:
    • Tuv Ajmag TuV Urgats (2015–2016)
    • Starwings Basel (2016–2017)
    • Mons-Hainaut (2017–2019)
    • Bursaspor (2019–2020)
    • Maccabi Tel Aviv (2020–2021)
    • ASVEL (2021–2022)
    • Valencia Basket (2022–present)
  • Championship Rings: LNB Pro A champion with ASVEL (2022)
  • Children: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Two siblings, D’merhic and London

Player Archetype / Play Style

Chris Jones’s player archetype is that of a tough scoring lead guard, a compact backcourt creator who blends downhill pressure, pick-and-roll control and shot-making into a primary ball-handling role. Defensively, he fits as an aggressive point-of-attack guard who uses strength, activity and anticipation to bother opposing handlers, even if his impact comes more from competitiveness and disruption than sheer size. Offensively, his role is built around initiating the attack, collapsing defenses off the dribble, creating for teammates and scoring from both the mid-range and perimeter when he gets into rhythm. Physically, Jones has a sturdy 6-foot-2 frame with good burst, balance and contact strength, and his overall play style leans toward forceful, confident guard play that mixes tempo control with pressure scoring and playmaking.

Sources:

EuroLeague Basketball — CHRIS JONES Profile | EuroLeague
FIBA Basketball — Chris Jones – Armenia – Player Profile
University of Louisville Athletic — Chris Jones – Men’s Basketball – University of Louisville Athletic