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Mike Jones

b. 1965

American basketball player and coach (born 1965)

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About Mike Jones

Born 1965. Mike Jones is an American basketball coach and basketball player.

Michael Ray Jones (born April 30, 1965) is an American college basketball coach and former player who was most recently the head coach at UNC Greensboro.

Coaching career Radford (2011-2021) Mike Jones spent 10 years as head men's basketball coach at Radford. During his time there, he was named Big South Conference Coach of the Year in 2018 and 2020. While at Radford, Jones coached Javonte Green, the first player in Radford program history to play in the NBA.

UNC Greensboro (2021-2026) In April 2021, Jones was hired to be the head men's basketball coach at UNC Greensboro. On March 9, 2026 it was announced that UNC Greensboro would not renew Jones' contract.

Personal life Jones is married to Dr. Sharon Blackwell Jones, with whom he has two sons who both played college basketball.

Jones' father, Jimmy Jones, played professionally in the ABA from 1967 to 1974 and in the NBA from to 1977.

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Important facts

Born
29 April 1965
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Basketball coach, basketball player
Nationality
United States
Education
Howard University
Also known as
Michael Ray Jones

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mike Jones?

American basketball player and coach (born 1965)

When was Mike Jones born?

Mike Jones was born on 29 April 1965.

What is Mike Jones's occupation?

Mike Jones is a basketball coach and basketball player.

What nationality is Mike Jones?

Mike Jones is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mike Jones

· Wikidata: Q16736720

· DBpedia: Mike Jones (basketball, born 1965)

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