Still, Duryea will continue to force-feed minutes to Jones, primarily because he is Utah State's only low-post center. Other players who have spent time at the position this season — junior Lew Evans and redshirt freshman Quinn Taylor — are more naturally power forwards.
Evans played 17 minutes against Nevada. Taylor played one.
Through 20 games, Jones averages 4.5 points and 3.5 rebounds. He shoots 49 percent from the field, mostly from close range.
"Elston has to get more court time," Duryea said. "He has to grow up a little bit for us. He's got to work on catching the ball in traffic and finishing in traffic.