Derrick Jones Jr. Re-Joins Skyforce
Published on March 17, 2018 under NBA G League (G League)
Sioux Falls Skyforce News Release
MIAMI, FL - The Miami HEAT announced today that Derrick Jones Jr. has re-joined the Sioux Falls Skyforce as part of his two-way contract.
Jones Jr. has appeared in 27 G League games (21 starts) this season between the Northern Arizona Suns (16 games) and the Skyforce (11 games) averaging 17.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.74 blocks, 1.22 steals and 29.0 minutes while shooting 49.6 percent from the field. In his last game with the Skyforce on March 12 against the Salt Lake City Stars, he scored a game-high 33 points while grabbing five rebounds, dishing out three assists, recording three steals and blocking a game-high three shots in a, 138-127, win. Additionally, he has appeared in 11 games (eight starts) with the HEAT this season averaging 3.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 18.0 minutes.
Jones Jr. is expected to be available for the Skyforce's game tonight against the Austin Spurs.
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