Ryan Jones Jr.

Class:
Junior
Position:
F
Height:
6-9
Weight:
245
Hometown:
Gainesville, Fla.

2025-26 (R-Fr.)

Appeared in 27 games in first season with Flames
Named to NABC Honors Court
Garnered inclusion on CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll
Averaged 1.9 points and 1.1 rebounds in 4.9 minutes per game
Shot 41.2 percent from the field and 27.8 percent from three-point range
Had his best offensive performance in CUSA play at home against FIU (Feb. 19) with six points on 2-of-4 shooting from deep
Totaled five points (2-of-4 shooting), one rebound and season-high two blocks versus Missouri State in CUSA Championship quarterfinals (March 11)
Scored career-high 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting in his Flames debut against Kentucky Christian (Nov. 3)
Had five points and matched season high with five rebounds against Coppin State at Liberty Arena (Dec. 6)
Notched two points and three boards at NC State (Dec. 10)

Previous School (Virginia Tech)

Appeared in five games as a true freshman for Virginia Tech during 2024-25 season
Was 3-of-5 from the floor in those contests
Recorded four points and a rebound in his first collegiate game against Delaware State (Nov. 4)

Prep

Graduate of The Rock School
Tabbed a four-star recruit
Recognized as the 12th-best player in the state of Florida, 12th-best center nationally and 69th-best prospect in the 2024 class by 247Sports
Won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2021 FIBA Americas U16 Championship
Named Sunshine Independent Athletic Association (SIAA) first team as a junior
Tabbed Offensive Player of the Year as a sophomore

Personal

Son of Ryan Jones Sr. and Monica Jones
Cousin, Dain Dainja, played basketball for Baylor (2021-22), Illinois (2022-24), Memphis (2024-25), the Miami Heat for the NBA Summer League, Sioux Falls Skyforce (2025-26) and now has a training camp invite for the Brooklyn Nets
Uncle, Don Jackson, played basketball for Northwestern
Majoring in studio & digital art: graphic design
Birthday is Jan. 27

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The culture around the team and outside of it made Liberty the place for me! Being at a Christian school I am able to build my relationship with Christ on a whole different level, with the benefit of playing on a winning team that has a great coaching staff and knows how to put players around you to lift you up and compete together at a high level.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I pray! That’s pretty much it because I can’t do what I do by myself.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents inspire me in all aspects, because they sacrificed so much for me to be where I am today. They are definitely where I got my work ethic from!

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Earning a gold medal with Team USA. Also, winning the state championship in my senior year.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My cousin Dain Dainja played basketball for Memphis.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Breakfast with a passion! Pancakes, waffles, French toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, bacon, etc. Love it all!

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Messages

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Art (being creative, cameras, drawing, etc.)

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
Cooper (toy poodle) and Leo (bearded dragon)

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Karl Anthony-Towns

What is your favorite possession and why?
My Bible, it is my weapon.

What is your go-to karaoke song?
“Don’t Run Away”

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Somewhere on an island that’s tropical.