Faculty basketball followers ought to keep watch over Marquette’s Kam Jones, who has been a licensed bucket within the NCAA Event.
Jones drilled his fourth three-pointer with 0:57 remaining within the first half in opposition to the Colorado Buffaloes within the second spherical of the event, giving the Golden Eagles a 45-34 lead. The junior guard scored 16 factors and shot 66 % from the sector within the first half.
Jones made some uncommon sacrifices earlier than the NCAA Event, opting to not shave his beard or get his hair reduce. He is additionally staying off social media.
“I will be dirty so long as we’re right here,” Jones not too long ago told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “I plan on being dirty for a minute. I do not like wanting within the mirror in the intervening time. However we’re not right here to look fairly. We’re attempting to chase one thing.”
Apparently, his technique is working. In an 87-69 victory over Western Kentucky within the first spherical of the event, Jones scored 28 points and shot 50 % from three. Over his previous three video games, he is averaged 21.3 factors per sport.
Marquette hasn’t made the Candy 16 since 2013. If Jones maintains his sizzling hand, he offers the Golden Eagles a stable probability to advance and make a deep run.