University at Albany Great Danes

Before UAlbany

• Christ School (N.C.)
  • Rated as a three-star recruit and top-250 prospect nationally in the Class of 2026.
  • Ranked among the top prospects in North Carolina and one of the nation's top shooting guards in his class.
  • Attended high school at Christ School in Arden, N.C.
  • Served as team captain during his senior season.
  • Earned All-Conference honors in 2025.
  • Helped lead Christ School to the 2025 NCISAA 4A State Championship.
  • Averaged 8.3 points, 3.4 assists, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game as a junior while shooting 52 percent from the field and 39 percent from three-point range.
• Track & Field
  • Competed in the 100 meters, 200 meters, 4x100 relay, 4x200 relay, and high jump.
  • Served as team captain during his senior season.
  • Helped Christ School capture the 2026 NCISAA Division I State Championship.
• AAU
  • Played five years with Team Thad EYBL.
  • Competed on the Nike EYBL circuit.

Personal

• Tyler Jones was born calls Memphis, Tenn., home.
• Son of Managua Hunt.
• Has two siblings: one brother, Tristen Jones, and one sister, Ta'nya Jones.
• The highest ranked recruit under Dwayne Killings.
• Intends to major in business at UAlbany.
• Enjoys hanging out with friends, hiking, and trying new restaurants.
• Was involved with the Black Student Association in high school.
• Chose UAlbany because of the opportunity for a new experience, the facilities, and the basketball program.