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Jersey Number 7
RaSheed Jones
- Position:
- Guard
- Height:
- 6-6
- Weight:
- 190
- Class:
- Redshirt Senior
- Hometown:
- Marion, Ind.
- High School:
- Marion
RaSheed Jones joins Rutgers as a graduate transfer after spending the last two seasons at Coastal Carolina, where he established himself as one of the Sun Belt’s most complete guards. A 6-foot-6, 190-pound playmaker, Jones started 61 of 64 games for the Chanticleers and arrives in Piscataway with significant collegiate experience and proven versatility on both ends of the floor.
During the 2025-26 season, Jones averaged 14.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.0 steals per game while starting all 32 contests and logging 36.3 minutes per night. He shot 39.8 percent from the field, 36.7 percent from three-point range, and 80.7 percent from the free-throw line. As a redshirt sophomore in 2024-25, Jones started 29 of 32 games and averaged 11.6 points per game, ranking second on the team in scoring, three-pointers made (66), and assists (66). He scored in double figures 20 times that season, including a season-high 21 points against Winthrop, and connected on three or more threes in 12 games.
2025-2026 Season at Coastal Carolina:
Redshirted, Did not play
High School:
“Rasheed is our type of guard,” Pikiell said. “He has size, can defend, shoot from three and the foul line, and plays with energy and grit. We’re excited to add a player with his experience and versatility to our program.”
Player Remarks:
“I’m very excited to be a part of the Rutgers family,” Jones said. “The coaches gave me an amazing opportunity, and I’m ready to take full advantage of it. You’re getting a great player on and off the court — and an even better person,” Jones also included. “I’m here to help turn this program around and get back on the winning side. I’m going to give 100 percent every single time I step on that floor. We’re going to turn this thing around.”
During the 2025-26 season, Jones averaged 14.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.0 steals per game while starting all 32 contests and logging 36.3 minutes per night. He shot 39.8 percent from the field, 36.7 percent from three-point range, and 80.7 percent from the free-throw line. As a redshirt sophomore in 2024-25, Jones started 29 of 32 games and averaged 11.6 points per game, ranking second on the team in scoring, three-pointers made (66), and assists (66). He scored in double figures 20 times that season, including a season-high 21 points against Winthrop, and connected on three or more threes in 12 games.
2025-2026 Season at Coastal Carolina:
- Starting in all 32 matchups this season, Jones saw 36.3 minutes per game averaging just shy of 15 ppg and shot 39.8% from the field, including 37% from beyond the arc and nearly 81% from the stripe.
- Earned 4.6 rpg and 2.9 assists, accompanied by 15 blocks and 31 steals.
- Scored double digit points in 25 games, including 11 straight games with 10+ points from December 18 vs App State to January 24 vs Southern Miss.
- Season high 29 points drained in their victory over Marshall on February 21
- Recorded a double-double vs. Saint Joseph’s on December 22nd with 17 points and 10 boards
- Landed 8 assists vs Arkansas State on February 4th
- Saw 50 minutes of playing time in their 94-91 win over Massachusetts on February 7th
- Named to the preseason Second Team All SBC
- Recorded 12 games with five or more rebounds, including a season-high nine boards against Warner (Dec. 29, 2024)
- Led the Chanticleers in steals with 31, minutes per game, and slotted himself within the top three spots of the points, field goals, and assists categories.
- Started 29 of 32 games played, averaging 31.0 minutes per game
- Ranked second on the team in scoring (11.6 ppg), three-point field goals made (66), and assists (66)
- Scored double figures in 20 games, topping 20 points in four games with a season-high 21 against Winthrop (12/07/24)
- Made three or more threes in 12 games, including a season-high five at NC State (11/13/24) and at Georgia State (1/11/25)
- Grabbed five or more rebounds in 12 games with a season-high nine against Warner (12/29/24)
- Distributed a season-best seven assists against South Alabama (02/05/25)
- Played in 34 games
- Averaged 11.8 points and 2.8 rebounds per game
- Shot 45.3 percent from the field, 39.7 percent on his three-point attempts and 75.3 percent on his free throws
- Also averaged 2.4 assists and over 32 minutes per game
Redshirted, Did not play
High School:
- Attended Marion High School in Indianapolis
- Scored over 1,000 career points in three seasons
- Averaged 15.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game as a senior
- Was a two-time All-North Central Conference selection
- Was an All-State Top 30 pick, as well as an Indiana All-Star candidate
- 3 Star Recruit per 247sports
- Off the court, Jones enjoys playing video games such as NBA2K and Fortnite
- His favorite Nike shoe to wear on gameday is any brand of Kobe’s
“Rasheed is our type of guard,” Pikiell said. “He has size, can defend, shoot from three and the foul line, and plays with energy and grit. We’re excited to add a player with his experience and versatility to our program.”
Player Remarks:
“I’m very excited to be a part of the Rutgers family,” Jones said. “The coaches gave me an amazing opportunity, and I’m ready to take full advantage of it. You’re getting a great player on and off the court — and an even better person,” Jones also included. “I’m here to help turn this program around and get back on the winning side. I’m going to give 100 percent every single time I step on that floor. We’re going to turn this thing around.”
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