Virginia Tech hires DeMatha's Mike Jones as associate head coach Please sign up through the following link! I dont know who it was that said, Get old and stay old in college basketball, but I definitely see the strength in that. I join you I am a Fu Fighter too. I would imagine head coach at DeMatha pays decent. A DeMatha Varsity Basketball Head Coach Mike Jones 91 has accepted the position of Associate Head Coach at Virginia Tech. So far, hes been a great addition to Virginia Techs coaching staff, which includes assistants Christian Webster and Kevin Giltner. Period. Virginia Tech Men's Basketball: Mike Jones, Experience, & Good Shooters Before his two years with the Hokies, Jones led DeMatha to a 511-119 (.811) record during his 19 years leading the program from 2002-21 including a 2006 national title. Those guys have seen a lot of plays and have been a part of a lot of winning, and it beats the alternative. Coach Young just the coach VT needed. Byers on Tuesday as the men's basketball program's third assistant coach. 25 nationally. But this job, as associate head coach under Mike Young, is the one he jumped at. I dont recall ever having a team where I was completely comfortable with all five guys shooting it, Young explained. This past winter, pandemic restrictions limited DeMatha to a condensed schedule without a postseason, and the team finished 11-0. Lay-ups. The 6-foot-7, 185-pound Ward is the No. Mike Jones - Assistant Coach - University of Maryland Athletics This is exciting. 171. Jones has been on Virginia Tech coach Mike Youngs staff since May 2021. With the Hokies: Jones enters his second season as Associate Head Coach. In Youngs second season in Blacksburg, the Hokies went 15-7, losing to Florida in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Contact us with any questions! Virginia Tech mens basketball announced the hiring of Mike Jones as Associate Head Coach in a press release on Monday afternoon. He replaces Chester Frazier, who recently departed for his alma mater Illinois. Thats the Cattoor/Alleyne/Radford group. Welcome aboard! All original material and images are copyrighted by TechSideline.com and may not be reused or reprinted without permission. Jones has added a lot on the recruiting trail, too. Maybe a lot of folks will join you. Hell be a head coach because hes that good, and I am delighted to have him in Blacksburg., Hes definitely added a lot, Keve Aluma said. Note: This story was updated on April 10 with details from Jones employment agreement with the University of Maryland. When Rice picked Virginia Tech, his father told The Roanoke Times that the relationships that the elder Rice and the younger Rice had with Jones factored into Rices decision. None of them have been what this offer is, and thats what got my attention, Jones said. During his time there, Jones coached five NBA players Markelle Fultz, Jerami Grant, Jerian Grant, Jarius Lyles and Victor Oladipo. Thats scary. this could be the best assistant coach hire in any sport in a long time (Frazier was a great hire, too). Virginia Tech assistant Mike Jones (left) is leaving Tech to join the Maryland staff. It didn't take long for Virginia Tech basketball coach Mike Young to replace top assistant Mike Jones. Tech has steadily improved shooting the ball. I have a lot of things bouncing through my head on how best to utilize that. TSL Pass Subscribers-Only How many assistant coach positions have been open at DMV area schools in the last 2 decades? Swinton, a high school junior in California, is a former DeMatha Catholic player. You won't find many better coaches in the country than the one that resides in Blacksburg and spearheads the operation of Virginia Tech men's basketball than the ol' ball coach of the Hokies in Mike Young. This site utilizes responsive web design, which renders the site properly on all platforms (PC, tablet, mobile). In addition to his coaching duties at DeMatha, Jones taught at the Hyattsville school and has been involved with USA Basketball since 2004. Jones will. College hoops is so exciting! DeMatha Catholic confirmed the news on Twitter on Monday afternoon. Jones said he made the final decision with his wife Monday morning. But in life sometimes theres decisions that you make that are for the betterment of your family, and thats what this decision is.. Jones has served as Maryland power DeMatha Catholic's head coach since 2002-03 and is a 22-time USA Basketball coach, serving this summer as the USA Men's U16 National Team head coach, per USA . Thank God for Coach Mike Young.hes the man!!!!! Ex-DeMatha coach Mike Jones leaving Virginia Tech for Maryland - MSN Virginia Tech Buchanan, who was redshirted this season, entered the transfer portal last month. I have never understood the personal nature of the negative comments. If Jones can deliver that, while helping the Hokies meet their on-court expectations, he wont be in Blacksburg for long. Last week, after rumors surfaced that Virginia Tech was targeting Jones, the coach was bombarded with messages from Hokies fans urging him to join the program. For Young, its hard to imagine finding a replacement that checks the boxes as well. If you lost, you should have won. Larry Bird, Steph Curry, never made 100% of their uncontested shots. All original material and images are copyrighted by TechSideline.com and may not be reused or reprinted without permission. He was named a co-recipient of the 2019 USA. He was 29 and had no head coaching experience. The Hokies shot 42% from the floor (12th in ACC) and 35.2% from behind the arc (3rd in ACC) in 2019-20, Youngs first season. Presented by. 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On Sunday, the Hokies earned a commitment from Rodney Rice, a 4-star, 6-4 wing in the Class of 2022 from DeMatha. Well have a TSL Pass article about what the Mike Jones hire could mean for the program on Tuesday. Jones' appointment is the result of a nationwide search undertaken this year to fill the position after long-time coach Mike Jones from the DeMatha Class of 1991 (no relation) took an associate coaching position at Virginia Tech in the . DCSportsFan first launched in 2005, and we cover high school sports with a focus on the D.C. public and private school scene. In Youngs first season, it was two juniors, a sophomore, a redshirt freshman and a true freshman. Mike Jones hired as Virginia Tech's Associate Head Coach - Virginia Tech Athletics Virginia Tech Athletics Scoreboard Men's Basketball Final Men's Basketball Final 85 70 Men's Basketball Final 92 Coral Gables, Fla. Men's Basketball Feb 4 Final 74 68 Men's Basketball Feb 8 Final 76 82 Men's Basketball Feb 11 Final 93 87 Boxscore Men's Basketball Privacy Policy | Terms of Use. One high profile recruit. Before his two years with the Hokies, Jones led DeMatha to a 511-119 . That will certainly be a strong suit of this team. Jones, who was at Virginia Tech for two years, is obviously deeply tied in to the DMV basketball scene. Buzzs final team only had three of which Chris Clarke wasnt playing. netted 13 points in 11 minutes off the bench against Virginia Tech (Feb. 8), going 6-for-6 from the field . Buzz Williams pointed the way to what was possible. Jones, who graduated from DeMatha in 1991, has been a pillar of the mens varsity program since he took the job 19 years ago from the legendary Morgan Wooten, who coached Jones and so many others for 46 years en route to the Naismith Hall of Fame. I can tell you that those young ones can turn your hair white.. Associate head coach Mike Jones will . Career Record. DeMatha will begin a search for a replacement in the coming weeks; but for now we celebrate with Coach Jones this opportunity.. Maryland mens basketball will hire Mike Jones as an assistant coach, a source confirmed to Testudo Times. And while losing assistant coaches is always a challenge, and creates some uncertainty, having them leave for better jobs is a clear indication that you have the program you want to have. Jones will fill the void left by Tony Skinn, who recently departed Marylands staff to become the head coach at George Mason. Mea culpa, I tried, looked up his age out of curiosity, just the wrong Mike Jones. 83 % is pretty good for some all time greats. Way different challenges each year. Virginia Tech's Mike Young makes 'out of left field' hire in DeMatha's David NGuessan received a lot of praise from Young on Monday he has arguably been our best person through our first five practices and hes a sophomore. Ever watch NBA 3 point contest ? DeMatha Varsity Basketball Head Coach Mike Jones 91 has accepted the position of Associate Head Coach at Virginia Tech. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Young has plenty of support in Blacksburg, and for good reason. Im more than ready!! One is the football coach and the other is the basketball coach? Mike Young - Men's Basketball Coach - Virginia Tech Athletics He was the head coach at DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland, for 19 years, where he coached a plethora of college- and professional-level players, including current Maryland point guard Jahmir Young. Lets see him do well. Sure, he undoubtedly built up a network over 30 years in the business, but the coaching tree isnt as expansive as someone who bounced around for three decades at various high-major places. I think its gonna be a great season. Gambling Problem? Young and Frazier, along with Christian Webster and Kevin Giltner, built this first core. 82/100 doesnt sound so good anymore. This article was published more than2 years ago. At the simplest level, Jones is the replacement for Chester Frazier, the former No.