Legendary Jax State men's basketball head coach Bill Jones has been named to the Gulf South Conference's 2024 Hall of Fame class. Jones, with 449 wins over 24 years and the architect of the 1985 Division II National Championship season, has previously been inducted into multiple sports halls of fame.

By the Numbers
  • 449 wins over 24 years
  • 50 members in the GSC Hall of Fame
State of Play
  • The GSC Hall of Fame Class of 2024 will be celebrated Thursday, May 30 at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Hotel in Pensacola, Fla.
  • Information regarding tickets or how to watch will be released at a later date.
Bottom Line

Coach Bill Jones, the winningest coach in Jax State history, has been elected to the GSC Hall of Fame. His outstanding career achievements and contributions to the basketball program exemplify why he is deserving of this honor.