MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Tigers basketball star David Jones picked up an invite to the 2024 NBA draft combine.
Jones is one of 78 players who have been invited to compete in Chicago at Wintrust Arena from May 12-19.
The Tigers 2023-24 leading scorer declared for the draft on April 20 while also keeping his college eligibility open. If Jones is to return to college basketball, it will be at Memphis. The transfer portal officially closed on Wednesday and Jones did not enter his name in it.
Jones started and played in all 32 Memphis Tiger basketball games last season, scoring in double digits in every game.
He was named first-team All AAC after averaging 21.8 (6th in NCAA) points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 1.8 assists in 32.3 minutes per game. Jones was also an All-American honorable mention by the Associated Press.
Jones shot 45.9% overall and connected on 38% of three-point attempts and shot 79.7% from the free throw line.
This past season he became the first player in Division I to average at least 21 points, 7 rebounds and 2 steals per game since Zion Williams in 2018-19.
If Jones decides to forgo the NBA Draft and return to Memphis it will be for his final year of eligibility. He must withdraw from the NBA Draft by May 29 if he wants to return and continue to play at the college level.