Jones, Ladd and Christion to Join Akron Basketball in 2026-27

AKRON, Ohio - The University of Akron men's basketball program announced the addition of RJ Jones, JaShawn Ladd and Devan Christion to the Akron Basketball family, with all three student-athletes signing a National Letter of Intent to play for the Zips during the 2026-2027 season, head coach John Groce announced. RJ Jones (Cleveland, Ohio) is a 6'5'' guard from St. Ignatius who also played for Ohio Champion Basketball. "RJ is an intriguing athlete with size, versatility and basketball IQ, said Groce. "He excites me because he is a player who can impact both ends of the floor while playing and guarding...