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Alumnus drafted to NBA G League

Alumnus Jalen Jones runs the ball down the court in the game against Texas State for the quarterfinals of the Sun Belt Championship on March 11, 2016, at Lakefront Arena in New Orleans. Jones was selected by the Memphis Hustle, which traded him to the Canton Charge, the Cleveland Cavaliers G League affiliate.

The Shorthorn: file photo

Alumnus Jalen Jones was following the 2017 NBA G League Draft on Twitter, constantly refreshing his feed in search of his name.

Two rounds and 17 picks later, the Memphis Hustle selected Jalen Jones with the 69th pick in the draft and traded him to the Canton Charge, the Cleveland Cavaliers G League affiliate.