EP 83 - Tony Jones, Assistant Coach, Oakland University

Coach Tony Jones,
In this episode, you’ll hear from Coach Tony Jones. Coach Jones is currently an Assistant Coach for Coach Greg Kampe at Oakland University. And, everyone knows Coach Tony as simply - T JONES! Coach T Jones has been a college coach for 24 Seasons. And, I can’t wait for you to hear him talk about how he got his break in Division I basketball. Trust me, it is a great story! Coach T Jones has been with Coach Kampe for 5 seasons. Before coming to Oakland, Coach Jones had assistant stops at Auburn, Tennessee, Wisconsin Milwaukee, Toledo, and Buffalo.  And, Coach Jones has been part of massive success. Coach Jones has been to the postseason 11 times, including eight NCAA tournament appearances, four NCAA Sweet 16, and one NCAA Elite Eight appearance. While at Tennessee, Coach Jones was the interim head coach for eight games. And, T Jones won five straight SEC wins. Coach Jones was also an exceptional high school coach before he went to Auburn. He started his coaching career at his alma mater, Detroit Southwestern High School, where he assisted Coach Perry Watson.  In addition, he was an AAU Coach for Team Michigan. The relationship that Coach Jones and Jalen Rose developed during this time turned into a lifelong friendship. Finally, the amount of knowledge that Coach Jones provides about his approach to being an assistant coach, on recruiting, and creating relationships with the players he coaches is simply OUTSTANDING. I have so much RESPECT for COACH JONES and I am truly humbled that he would take time out of his schedule to share his story and help young coaches! 

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