Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

David Apolinar Jones García is a Dominican professional basketball player known for his versatility and scoring ability.

Player Profile

Personal Information:

  • Full Name: David Apolinar Jones García
  • Nationality: Dominican
  • Date of Birth: November 24, 2001
  • Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
  • Height: 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm)
  • Weight: 210 pounds (95 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches (208cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Position: Small Forward
  • Jersey Number: 8
  • High School:
    • Teays Valley Christian School (Teays Valley, West Virginia): Moved to the United States to enhance his basketball career after being noticed in FIBA youth tournaments.
  • College:
    • DePaul University (2020–2022):
      • Recorded DePaul’s first-ever triple-double with 22 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists against Georgetown.
      • Averaged 14.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game in the 2021–2022 season.
    • St. John’s University (2022–2023):
      • Averaged 13.2 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.
    • University of Memphis (2023–2024):
      • Averaged 21.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.2 steals, and 1.8 assists per game.
      • Named First Team All-AAC.
  • Professional Career:
    • Mexico City Capitanes (2024):
      • Signed after going undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft.
      • Averaged 21.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game in four appearances.
    • Utah Jazz / Salt Lake City Stars (2024–2025):
      • Signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz on November 22, 2024.
      • Waived on January 1, 2025, after appearing in 13 games for the Salt Lake City Stars.
    • Return to Mexico City Capitanes (2025–present):
      • Rejoined the team on January 3, 2025.
  • Championship Rings: None.
  • Siblings: Information not publicly available.
  • Children: None.

Player Archetype / Play Style

David Jones’ archetype is a physical scoring wing, the kind of player who leans on strength, aggression, and confidence to put pressure on a defense rather than trying to win with finesse alone. He brings some defensive usefulness because he plays hard, rebounds well for his position, and has the body to absorb contact and compete across a couple of spots, though he is more of a rugged team defender than a true stopper you build a scheme around. Offensively, his role is much clearer: he is wired to score, whether that means getting downhill, drawing fouls, finishing through traffic, or knocking down jumpers when he finds a rhythm, and that shot-hunting mentality is what drives his value. Physically, he has a sturdy, compact frame, good strength for a wing, and the kind of body control that helps him play through bumps instead of getting knocked off his line. The overall style is pretty direct with him: Jones looks like an attacking, tough-minded wing scorer who can fill it up in bunches and make life difficult when he gets rolling.

NBA.com — NBA 2024 Draft Prospects | David Jones
Sports Illustrated — NBA Draft Scouting Report: Memphis’ David Jones
NBADraft.net — David Jones
No Ceilings — The 2024 Undrafted Free Agent Roll Call