Old Dominion Names Maryland’s Mike Jones New Head Coach: NCAA Tournament Player Takes Over from Retiring Jeff Jones
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 PictureMike 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.
- 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.
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.
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