David Jones, the former standout guard from Memphis Tigers, has grabbed himself a spot with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-way contract. This deal will see Jones splitting his time between the NBA team and their G-League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, allowing the Dominican Republic native to prove his mettle on both stages, as reported by Local Memphis.

During his tenure with the Tigers, Jones led his team by averaging 21.8 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, his electrifying performances earning him national recognition and comparisons with stars such as Zion Williamson, and yet, after attending the NBA Draft combine his overall performance there was seen as underwhelming which cast some shadows on his leap to the pro stage. However, private workouts seemed to have turned the tide in his favor, "reportedly wowed" some of the teams that were scouting, this according to a statement obtained by Local Memphis.

The signing was also highlighted by Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, who noted Jones's decision to go pro was a close call, particularly after a fruitful season that placed him on the First Team All-AAC. Nae’Qwan Tomlin, another player from Memphis, is now reportedly the next likely candidate to secure an NBA contract.

Indeed, despite going undrafted – an event that could derail many young athletes’ careers, the promise shown by Jones in college basketball's frontline has not gone unnoticed by the NBA recruiters; drawing parallels to Lester Quinones’s journey from undrafted player to an NBA contract with the Golden State Warriors, as detailed by WREG. Jones is setting his eyes on making the most out of the upcoming G-League season, with an opportunity to showcase his skills and gain the valuable experience that could anchor his position with the 76ers, who are coming off a 47-35 season and a first-round playoffs exit against the Knicks.