University of Toledo Men's Basketball Lands Transfer from Marquette

Former Ohio high school player of the year Sean Jones joins Rockets with two years of eligibility left.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 10:33pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting a college basketball player in motion, with their body and movements broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes in vibrant colors.The University of Toledo's new transfer point guard Sean Jones brings an athletic, defensive-minded style of play that will energize the Rockets' backcourt.Toledo Today

The University of Toledo men's basketball team has added a key transfer in Sean Jones, a 5-foot-10 point guard from Gahanna Lincoln High School in Ohio. Jones, who was named the Ohio high school player of the year in 2021-22, is transferring from Marquette University and will have two years of eligibility remaining with the Rockets.

Why it matters

The addition of Jones, an athletic and defensive-minded point guard with experience playing against top competition in the Big East, is a significant boost for the Toledo program as they look to build on their recent success and compete for a conference title.

The details

Jones averaged 6.3 points and 3.9 assists in eight games for Marquette last season before injuries cut his year short. He had a career-high 15 points as a sophomore against Creighton and 11 points against UConn and Georgia Tech as a freshman. Toledo head coach Tod Kowalczyk praised Jones as 'one of the best point guards in the transfer portal' and noted his defensive toughness and leadership abilities.

  • Jones was named the Ohio high school player of the year in Division I in 2021-22.
  • He averaged 20.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 2.1 steals as a senior at Gahanna Lincoln High School.
  • Jones set the program career scoring record at Gahanna Lincoln with 1,655 points and was a three-time first-team All-Ohio selection.

The players

Sean Jones

A 5-foot-10, 185-pound point guard who is transferring from Marquette University to the University of Toledo. Jones was the Ohio high school player of the year in 2021-22 and will have two years of eligibility remaining with the Rockets.

Tod Kowalczyk

The head coach of the University of Toledo men's basketball team, who praised Jones as 'one of the best point guards in the transfer portal' and noted his defensive toughness and leadership abilities.

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What they’re saying

“I think Sean is one of best point guards in the transfer portal market. He's as athletic a player as you'll see and he wants to be a college coach. Sean's also a great leader who brings an unbelievable amount of defensive toughness to the game. He has the experience of playing against some of the best players in college basketball at Marquette for a tremendous coach in Shaka Smart. Sean will be an immediate impact player for us.”

— Tod Kowalczyk, Head Coach, University of Toledo Men's Basketball

The takeaway

The addition of Sean Jones, a talented and experienced point guard with a strong defensive mindset, gives the Toledo Rockets a significant boost as they look to build on their recent success and compete for a conference championship in the upcoming season.