Old Dominion has named Maryland assistant Mike Jones as its next head basketball coach. Jones, an alum of Old Dominion, previously played for the Monarchs and has most recently been on the coaching staff at Maryland.

The Big Picture

Mike Jones' hiring signifies a return to his alma mater, bringing a wealth of coaching experience and success at both high school and college levels to lead Old Dominion's basketball program.

By the Numbers
  • Mike Jones led DeMatha Catholic High School to a remarkable 511-19 record over 19 years.
  • Jeff Jones, the outgoing coach, led Old Dominion to the NCAA tournament in 2019 after capturing Conference USA titles.
State of Play
  • Mike Jones replaces Jeff Jones, who announced his retirement after a successful coaching career.
  • Old Dominion, currently with a 7-23 record, has been under interim coach Kieran Donohue's leadership.
Bottom Line

Old Dominion's choice of Mike Jones as head coach brings a blend of experience, success, and alma mater pride, signaling a new chapter for the Monarchs' basketball program.