Xavier Musketeers guard Colby Jones (3) brings the ball upcourt during the first half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Texas Longhorns in the Midwest Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 24, 2023, at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Xavier guard Colby Jones declared for the 2023 NBA Draft over social media on Friday.

Jones averaged 15.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 36 games (all starts) this season for the Musketeers. The junior shot a robust 50.9 percent from the floor and 37.8 percent from 3-point range to help Xavier advance to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament before falling to Texas.

Jones initially thanked his family in his post on Twitter before turning his attention to the coaching staff for aiding in his development.

Jones contributed 12.3 points, 6.2 boards and 3.6 assists in 86 career games (82 starts) with Xavier.

–Field Level Media