K.J. Jones II is coming off his fifth season of college basketball with the Emmanuel Lions.
He finished his final year with averages of 26.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 46.9% from the field and 36.6% from the three-point range in 33 games.
Jones II played in Summer League with the Brooklyn Nets and signed a deal with the team over the offseason.
However, he has now been waived.
Via Keith Smith of Spotrac: "The Brooklyn Nets announced they have waived K.J. Jones II."
The Brooklyn Nets announced they have waived K.J. Jones II.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) October 16, 2024
Jones II will likely begin his rookie season with the Long Island Nets (G League).
That said, he could earn himself of a two-way (or 10-day) contract at some point during the regular season.
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