Minnesota basketball reportedly checking in on transfer guard out of Davidson
Minnesota basketball is reportedly in the market to land a transfer player out of Davidson.
According to Darren Wolfson with Skor North, the Gophers have been in contact with Michael Jones via the transfer portal. Jones entered the portal on Monday.
The 6-foot-5 Jones began his college career at Davidson after playing for Woodbury High School in Minnesota.
Ex Woodbury HS star Michael Jones has already been contacted by the #Gophers + Loyola Chi. He entered the portal today after a solid run at Davidson. Hear he’s a great kid, double-digit scorer. Davidson doesn’t have a grad program. Has 2 yrs left to play. pic.twitter.com/5dZSxTYfmP
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) March 28, 2022
Jones redshirted during the 2018-19 season before 3 strong seasons with the Wildcats. During the 2021-22 season, Jones averaged 11.8 points and 3.6 rebounds while shooting 46% from the floor.
Jones was especially dangerous from 3-point range and is a career 40% shooter from deep. He shot 42% from 3-point range this past season.
