Kyle Jones is entering his 11th year in assisting with Grambling State University Men’s Basketball program.
During the 2017-18 season, Jones helped engineer a rebirth for the Grambling State men's basketball program as he helped guide the Tigers to 17-14 overall and 13-5 in SWAC play. During that outstanding season, Jones earned an NABC Top 30 Assistants Under 30 selection.
Since his arrival at Grambling State University, he has hit the ground running. Jones has held multiple positions within the athletics department including graduate assistant in the Compliance Office, Interim Director for Academic Enhancement and Assistant Director of Academic Enhancement. In his coaching career at GSU, Jones has produced seven SWAC All-Tournament Team selections, four 1st team All-SWAC selections, one Freshman of the Year, two Black College All-Americans, and has helped thirteen athletes to move on to the professional ranks.
Having made an impact on many students’ lives, Jones says he loves what he does and can do at Grambling State University and is forever grateful and humble for the opportunity given to him to be a part of this great staff.
Born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, Jones is the oldest of three siblings. His parents are the late Antonia Anguiano and Mack Jones. While growing up in Shreveport, Jones played for his father, Mack Jones who was a legendary Louisiana high school coach, taking the Huntington Raiders to the Top 28 in 2008 which was the 2nd time in school history while achieving the best record in school history, 37-4. Jones moved on to play for George Ivory at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (2008-2013). He was a member UAPB's 2010 SWAC championship team which was the first SWAC basketball title in school history. After an incredible career at UAPB, Jones followed in his father's footsteps and stepped right into coaching.
Jones holds a B.S. in English (2013) from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and a Master’s in Sports Administration (2014) from Grambling State University. He is seeking his doctoral degree in Developmental Education.
