FARGO — North Dakota State has hired Joshua Jones as an assistant men's basketball coach, Bison head coach David Richman announced Friday, May 1.
Jones previously spent four seasons as an assistant coach at Western Illinois from 2016-2020. The Leathernecks, like NDSU, are also a Summit League member.
"Josh's experiences and understanding of The Summit League and our recruiting footprint will help make for a smooth transition," Richman said in a news release.
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Jones was a standout guard and four-year starter during his playing career at Eastern Kentucky from 2008-12. He scored nearly 1,200 career points and Eastern Kentucky won 69 games during his four seasons.