Tre Jones facts for kids
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Jones with Duke in 2019
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| No. 30 – Chicago Bulls | ||||||||||||||
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| Point guard | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | January 8, 2000 Apple Valley, Minnesota, U.S. |
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| High school | Apple Valley (Apple Valley, Minnesota) |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Duke (2018–2020) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2020 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2020–present | |||||||||||||
| League | NBA | |||||||||||||
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| 2020–2025 | San Antonio Spurs | |||||||||||||
| 2021 | →Austin Spurs | |||||||||||||
| 2025–present | Chicago Bulls | |||||||||||||
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Tre Isiah Jones, born on January 8, 2000, is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Chicago Bulls in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Tre followed in his older brother Tyus Jones's footsteps. Both brothers played college basketball for the famous Duke Blue Devils team.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Tre Jones grew up playing basketball in Apple Valley, Minnesota. He joined the varsity team at Apple Valley High School when he was in eighth grade. By his next season, he was a starter.
High School Achievements
Tre led his high school team to two Minnesota 4A state championships. These wins happened in 2015 and 2017. During the 2016–17 season, he averaged 23.5 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game.
After his senior year, Tre was named Gatorade Player of the Year twice for Minnesota. He also earned honors like McDonald's All-American and Minnesota Mr. Basketball. By the end of high school, he was seen as one of the best point guards in the country. On August 13, 2017, he decided to play college basketball for Duke.
College Basketball Career
Tre Jones played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. He quickly became an important player for the team.
Freshman Season (2018–19)
Tre made his college debut on November 6, 2018. He helped Duke win against Kentucky with 6 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists. Later, on December 20, he led his team to a victory over Texas Tech. In that game, he had 13 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 6 steals.
He had a shoulder injury in January 2019 and missed two games. But he returned quickly. In his first year at Duke, Tre averaged 9.4 points, 5.3 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game. He played in 36 games for the Blue Devils.
Sophomore Season (2019–20)
On April 8, 2019, Tre announced he would return to Duke for his second year. In his first game as a sophomore, he scored 15 points in a close win against Kansas. On November 15, he scored a career-high 31 points against Georgia State.
Tre missed a couple of games in December due to a minor foot injury. At the end of the regular season, he was named the ACC Player of the Year. He also won the ACC Defensive Player of the Year award. As a sophomore, Tre averaged 16.2 points, 6.4 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game. After this great season, Tre decided to enter the 2020 NBA draft.
Professional Basketball Career
Tre Jones began his professional career in the NBA after being drafted in 2020.
Time with the San Antonio Spurs (2020–2025)
The San Antonio Spurs picked Tre Jones as the 41st overall choice in the 2020 NBA draft on November 18, 2020. He officially signed with the Spurs on November 27. In February 2021, he also spent some time playing in the NBA G League.
On March 17, 2023, Tre's older brother, Tyus Jones, achieved his first triple-double in a game against Tre's Spurs team. Just 16 days later, Tre also got his first triple-double. He scored 17 points, had 11 assists, and grabbed 10 rebounds in an overtime win against the Sacramento Kings. Tre re-signed with the Spurs on July 8, 2023.
Joining the Chicago Bulls (2025–present)
On February 3, 2025, Tre Jones was traded to the Chicago Bulls. This was part of a big three-team trade. Along with Tre, Zach Collins and Kevin Huerter also joined the Bulls. The Bulls also received a 2025 first-round draft pick.
On June 30, 2025, Tre Jones agreed to a new three-year contract with the Bulls. This contract is worth $24 million, keeping him with the team.
Playing for Team USA
Tre Jones has also played for the United States national team. He won a gold medal at the 2015 FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship in Argentina. During that competition, he set a new American under-16 record with 19 steals.
Career Statistics
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2020–21 | San Antonio | 37 | 1 | 7.3 | .474 | .600 | .895 | .6 | 1.1 | .2 | .0 | 2.5 |
| 2021–22 | San Antonio | 69 | 11 | 16.6 | .490 | .196 | .780 | 2.2 | 3.4 | .6 | .1 | 6.0 |
| 2022–23 | San Antonio | 68 | 65 | 29.2 | .459 | .285 | .860 | 3.6 | 6.6 | 1.3 | .1 | 12.9 |
| 2023–24 | San Antonio | 77 | 48 | 27.8 | .505 | .335 | .856 | 3.8 | 6.2 | 1.0 | .1 | 10.0 |
| 2024–25 | San Antonio | 28 | 0 | 16.1 | .484 | .308 | .758 | 2.1 | 3.7 | 0.6 | .2 | 4.4 |
| Chicago | 18 | 9 | 25.3 | .572 | .500 | .882 | 3.2 | 4.9 | 1.1 | .3 | 11.5 | |
| Career | 297 | 134 | 21.7 | .488 | .311 | .839 | 2.8 | 4.7 | .9 | .1 | 8.4 | |
College Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2018–19 | Duke | 36 | 36 | 34.2 | .414 | .262 | .758 | 3.8 | 5.3 | 1.9 | .2 | 11.6 |
| 2019–20 | Duke | 29 | 29 | 35.4 | .423 | .361 | .771 | 4.2 | 6.4 | 1.8 | .3 | 16.2 |
| Career | 65 | 65 | 34.7 | .419 | .313 | .767 | 4.0 | 5.8 | 1.85 | .2 | 13.9 | |
Personal Life
Tre Jones comes from a family of basketball players. His older brother, Tyus Jones, also played for Duke and is now in the NBA with the Orlando Magic. Another older brother, Jadee, played college basketball and is now a coach. Tre also has a half-brother, Reggie Bunch, who played college basketball.
Tre Jones married Maddy Torres in 2023. They have three daughters.
See also
In Spanish: Tre Jones para niños
