Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:  First-year player at FMU.....Transfer from Garrett College, where he played one season....Also attended Richard Bland College in Virginia, where he played his freshman year.....A seasoned college player who can do a variety of things well on the court.....Capable shooter, rebounder, and defender....Will play multiple positions for the Patriots.

GC: Averaged 12.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game during 2021-22 season....Played in all 28 games, shot 47.2 percent from the floor (including 39.9 percent from behind the three-point arc), and helped lead the Lakers to an 18-11 overall record and the Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference (Division II) Tournament championship.....Earned WPCC All-Conference honors and NJCAA All-Region 20 honorable mention recognition.

RBC: Averaged 9.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game as a freshman for the Statesmen in 24 games.

PERSONAL:

• Born Darius E. Jones in Richmond, VA
• Graduate of Hermitage High School, where he played for coach Brian Henderson
• First attended Varina High School, where he played for coach Andrew Lacey, and helped lead that squad to the 2018 Class 5 State Championship and a 26-2 record
• Played AAU basketball with VA Havoc 17U.
• Nicknames are Dmoney or D

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up:  NBA player 
• How you got your nickname: I love money so people around me called me Dmoney 
• Favorite Superhero: Spider-Man 
• Favorite Athlete:  Lebron James
• Favorite Sports Teams:  Dallas Cowboys and  Los Angeles Lakers 
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: Coach Carter 
• Favorite Food:  Alfredo or tacos 
• Favorite Vacation Spot:  Hawaii
• Favorite Musical Artist: Lil Durk
• Favorite Off-Field/court Activity: Playing video games or going out
• Goals for Upcoming Season:  Get a 3.0 or higher GPA, be one of the best players in the conference 
• Why you first chose your sport: I loved this sport and also my dad loved it 
• Biggest mental challenge in your sport: Keeping a positive attitude
• Interesting Notes:  My father passed when I were still inside my mom, he plays a big part in everything I do