Bill Jones, the winningest basketball coach in JacksonvilleState history, led the Gamecocks to their greatest hour in 1985 when he directed JSU to a 31-1 mark and the NCAA Division II national title. The personable and spirited coach, heading into the 1992-93 season, compiled a 360-142 mark in his first 18 years at JaxState. Overall, counting two years at North Alabama, Jones’ collegiate mark is 388-159 which includes seven GSC titles and eight NCAA playoffs. In addition to his coaching record, Jones brought honor to the school as an all-conference forward, averaging 18.1 and 17.2. He signed a professional baseball contract after his senior year.
