Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tyus Jones

How Tyus Jones built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Tyus Jones is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. Prior to joining the Suns, he played for the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Memphis Grizzlies. Jones also played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils, where he won a national championship in 2015. He is the older brother of fellow NBA player Tre Jones.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2009: Varsity Starter

In 2009, Tyus Jones earned a role as a varsity starter for Apple Valley High School as an eighth grader.

July 2011: Team USA

In July 2011, Tyus Jones was invited to try out for the FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship team and was selected to it and Team USA won the tournament

July 8, 2012: FIBA Under-17 Champion

On July 8, 2012, Tyus Jones played for Team USA at the FIBA Under-17 World Championship in Kaunas, Lithuania, where the team went undefeated.

January 5, 2013: Timberwolves Shootout

On January 5, 2013, at the Timberwolves Shootout, Tyus Jones led Apple Valley on a 31–9 run against Robbinsdale Cooper High School.

April 2013: Final Seven Schools

In April 2013, Tyus Jones listed his final seven schools: Baylor, Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, Michigan State, Minnesota, and Ohio State.

April 2, 2014: McDonald's All-American Game

On April 2, 2014, in the McDonald's All-American Game, Tyus Jones posted 7 points and a game-high 10 assists for the losing east team.

April 12, 2014: Nike Hoop Summit

On April 12, 2014, Tyus Jones was selected to the Team USA for the Nike Hoop Summit.

April 18, 2014: Jordan Brand Classic

On April 18, 2014, in the Jordan Brand Classic, Tyus Jones posted the only double-double with 10 points, a game-high 12 assists and 7 rebounds.

2014: Joins Duke and All-USA Selection

In 2014, Tyus Jones committed to Duke University with Jahlil Okafor and was selected for the USA Today second team All-USA Boys Basketball Team.

2014: Duke Blue Devils

In 2014, Tyus Jones joined the Duke Blue Devils for his freshman season.

2014: High School Accolades

In 2014, Tyus Jones was a top 10 high school player, a state champion, three-time Minnesota Player of the Year, and played in the McDonald's All-American Boys Game, Jordan Brand Classic, and Nike Hoop Summit.

2015: NCAA Champion

In 2015, Tyus Jones won the NCAA basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player award during Duke's championship victory and declared for the NBA draft.