BREAK: Transfer to Auburn Michigan gets Tre Donaldson’s commitment.
Tre Donaldson, a 6-foot-3 guard from Auburn, used the transfer portal following his sophomore year, during which he averaged 6.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists.
Tre Donaldson, a 6-foot-3 guard from Auburn, entered the transfer portal following his sophomore season, in which he shot 41.2% from three-point range and 47.1% from the field in just under 20 minutes per game, averaging 6.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.
Donaldson attracted interest from multiple schools right away, but he ultimately decided to commit to the University of Michigan.
Through the Transfer Portal, Rubin Jones commits to play basketball for Michigan: Discover the new Wolverine.
Rubin Jones, a transfer from North Texas, has committed to play basketball for Michigan, thanks to Dusty May and the Wolverines’ use of the Transfer Portal.Jones had four seasons of play.
Rubin Jones, a transfer from North Texas, has committed to play basketball for Michigan, thanks to Dusty May and the Wolverines’ use of the Transfer Portal.
Jones was a member of the Mean Green for four seasons, including the 2023–24 campaign in which he helped lead UNT to the NIT by averaging 12.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists—all career highs. Upon the announcement of Justin Pippen’s decision earlier on Friday, a top-75 prospect, Dusty May becomes the Wolverines’ second pledge of the day.
What you should know about the Wolverines’ most recent commit, Rubin Jones, is as follows:
Standing at six feet five, Jones committed to North Texas over a final three that also included Tulsa and Louisiana Tech. He played a number of roles for the team.
Jones played in 22 games as a rookie in 2020–21, all coming off the bench. He averaged 6.2 points per game and tied for fourth on the team with 36 assists. Despite missing out on the conference tournament and the upset victory over Purdue in the NCAA Tournament due to a hamstring injury, he was named to the C-USA All-Freshman Team for his efforts.
As a wing guard, Jones started 30 games in 2021–22, averaging 31.7 minutes per game. In 2022–23, as a combo guard, Jones played in 34 games and was selected to the C–USA All-Defensive Team. The winningest season in program history came to an end when that UNT team won the NIT, their first ever such title.
During his senior year, Jones continued to grow as a point guard for UNT, making 23 starts, captaining the team, and finishing second in scoring. With a hamstring injury that kept him out of 11 games, he made a comeback in February and March to help the Mean Green finish seventh in the AAC, earn a spot in the NIT, and defeat LSU in the first round.
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At the end of the 2023–24 season, Jones made 84 attempts at 41.6% from distance. He did well on dunks and layups, shooting 56.5%, but he had some difficulty with his midrange game (23.2 FG%). With 84 assists, he led the team despite missing a third of the season.
Notably, Jones participated in two games in 2023–2024 that Florida Atlantic and Dusty May won. Nonetheless, with 93 victories under his belt, he departs UNT as its all-time winningest player.
Rubin Jones: His program’s “voice”
Remarks regarding Jones from UNT Mean Green coaches and teammates that were published in a North Texas Daily profile:
“He’s a tremendous person first, and a tremendous player second,” said teammate CJ Noland. “Having him back on the court for
Ross Hodge, the coach at UNT: “He’s always had such a heart for people.” He is always such a good celebrant of other people. It makes sense only because helping others is at the core of his heart. That he is the most successful player here all-time makes perfect sense. He has dedicated his professional life to serving others.”
According to a different Denton Record-Chronicle profile, Jones’ competitive spirit and drive came from a sibling rivalry with his older brother:
Remarks regarding Jones from UNT Mean Green coaches and teammates that were published in a North Texas Daily profile:
“He’s a tremendous person first, and a tremendous player second,” said teammate CJ Noland. “Having him back on the court for
