The Auburn Tigers are still searching for their first NCAA title. Come the 2024-25 season, the side has one of the deepest rosters, and the ‘three musketeers’ are looking to carry the SEC team on their backs – Johni Broome, Denver Jones, and Tahaad Pettiford. A challenge for many title contender teams, probably their best chance so far in recent history.

“Think about this: There wasn’t that much expected from Auburn at the start of the season,” coach Bruce Pearl said. “Good team, older team, probably won’t win the league but be a tournament team. All of a sudden, this team is No. 1 in the country for six or seven weeks. Now, a bunch of underdog kids from mid-majors, different levels have to live up to what that expectation is.”

While freshman Tahaad Pettiford is grabbing all the attention, one guard keeping Pettiford on the bench is Jones. The senior has been consistent with his performances and even stepped up his production when his side needed him the most.

In the Sweet Sixteen game, Jones accumulated 20 points shooting 7-of-13 from the field and 4-of-7 from the range. He was not only efficient but clean with his passes, committing just one turnover. Bruce Pearl had his eyes set on Jones while he was building the Tigers’ team from scratch.

“Denver Jones is a very versatile player,” said AU coach Bruce Pearl. “He can do it at both ends of the floor; he can do it off the bounce; he can do it at the foul line, from 3, playmaker. He’s a really, really solid combo guard.” Coach Pearl has nothing but praise for his senior guard. Jones also felt like a ‘family’ with Coach BP’s training techniques and relationship management.

“Main reason I came to Auburn is because it felt like home. It felt like somewhere where it could be a family,” he said. “I told Coach BP I was really big on family and really big on player-coach relationships. That’s one of the main reasons I came here outside of basketball.”

Who is Denver Jones’ actual family? Check more info on Denver Jones’ parents and siblings below.

Who are Denver Jones’ parents? What do they do for a living?

As per the Auburn Tigers page, Jones is the Son of Ernest and Jennelle Jones. However, there is no other information available about his parents and what they do for a living. But it’s clear that Denver is close to his parents and family. During his first game as an Auburn guard in New Market, Alabama, the spectators heavily cheered Jones’ late entry.

His family was present in the crowd, and the Alabama native was excited to showcase his skill. “It’s a real blessing to be able to play in front of my family,” said Jones after the games.

Does Denver Jones have siblings?

As per the Auburn Tigers’ page, Jones has two siblings, Dallas and Dominique Jones. Dallas, his older brother, played college basketball at South Alabama and Texas Wesleyan. He later enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts. There is no confirmed and detailed information about Dominique’s occupation or passion.

What is Denver Jones’ parents’ nationality?

Denver Jones might have brought the spotlight on his family, but the star maintained a low profile in public and kept the public eye away from his close ones. Their nationality is not mentioned in any public domain. As per AU’s official site, Denver Jones is an American.

Denver played for Buckhorn High School and Tennessee Preparatory Academy early in his basketball pro seasons. He scored 2000+ points in his high school career. After spending one season with Garden City Community College, Denver’s career hit top gear with FIU.

Efficient shooter from the field, Denver was ranked fifth nationally in mid-range field-goal percentage. Averaging 20 points and 4 assists per game, Jones captured Bruce Pearl’s attention and now, looking to help the ‘underdog’ Auburn side clinch an NCAA title.