Before Mercy: Played basketball for four years as a guard at Montclair, where he was a captain during his senior campaign … averaged 20 points per game during his freshman year … shot 95% from the free throw line in his senior season … earned MVP honors during his freshman, sophomore and senior years … garnered Defensive Player of the Year accolades for his junior season.

Personal: Born Tyler Randolph Jones … the son of Sharonda and Bryan Jones … has one brother Ryan Jones (23), who attends Dover … a criminal justice major … wants to work for the Secret Service … enjoys golf and pool.

Off The Court
Favorite Book: “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee.
Favorite TV Show: “One Tree Hill.”
Favorite Movie: “300.”
Favorite Food: Bacon Cheeseburger and fries
Favorite Song: “Takeover” by Jay-Z
Favorite Pro Athlete: Derrick Rose (Chicago Bulls).