Curtis Jones
Curtis Jones, born on October 4, 2001, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, is a point guard who excelled in college basketball and recently signed with an NBA team. Standing at 6’3″ (1.91 m) and weighing 194 lbs (88 kg), Jones has a captivating personal and athletic journey. His parents are Curtis Sr. and Tara Jones. He initially attended South High School in Minneapolis before transferring to Cretin-Derham Hall High School in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Despite a strong high school career, Jones did not receive any Division I or Division II scholarship offers directly after high school, a testament to his perseverance and hard work that would later define his career.
Jones began his college basketball career at Indian Hills Community College, playing there from 2020 to 2021. During his freshman year with the Warriors, he showcased his all-around game, averaging an impressive 12.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game. His strong performance at Indian Hills earned him a transfer to the University of Buffalo, where he played for the Buffalo Bulls from 2021 to 2023. In his first season with the Bulls (2021-22), he appeared in 28 games, all coming off the bench, averaging 2.5 points and 1.3 assists. His second season at Buffalo (2022-23) saw him average 17.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.1 steals in 30.6 minutes per game. He was a key player, shooting 43% from the field, 37.4% from three-point range, and a team-best 84.5% from the free-throw line. During this period, he earned Third-team All-MAC honors. Notably, he scored a career-high 33 points against Arizona State and had a season-high eight rebounds twice, against West Virginia and UCF. He also tied a career-high with two blocks against Morgan State.
After his time at Buffalo, Jones transferred to Iowa State University, playing for the Cyclones from 2023 to 2025. In the 2023-24 season, he appeared in all 37 games, tying a school record, and made one start against No. 5 Houston. He averaged 17.2 points off the bench, the most of any player in the country. His overall stats for the season included 17.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.0 steal per game. The 2024-25 season saw him continue his impressive performance, appearing in 34 games with nine starts. He was recognized as “America’s Best Sixth Man” and received the Big 12 Sixth Man Award in 2025, along with First-team All-Big 12 honors. His collegiate career was marked by consistent improvement and a knack for scoring, especially off the bench.
After going undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft, Curtis Jones signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Denver Nuggets on June 27, 2025. This move came despite the Nuggets not having any draft picks that year, highlighting the team’s belief in his potential. Following a standout performance in the summer league, Jones signed a two-way contract with the Nuggets on July 20, 2025. This contract allows him to play for both the Denver Nuggets and their NBA G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold, for the 2025-present season. His professional career is just beginning, and he is listed as a point guard for the Nuggets. His journey from an unrecruited high school player to an NBA signee underscores his dedication and talent.
