WSU Lands TCU Transfer Guard RJ Jones

The Cougars add a dynamic scorer and experienced college player to their roster.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:05am

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Washington State University has landed a commitment from TCU transfer guard RJ Jones, giving the Cougars a much-needed boost after losing 12 players from last season's roster. Jones, a 6-foot-2 guard from Denton, Texas, spent the last two seasons at TCU and will now join WSU to provide scoring and experience to the team.

Why it matters

With the departure of several key players, including 10 who entered the transfer portal, WSU was in need of reinforcements. Jones, a former four-star recruit, brings scoring ability and college experience that should help the Cougars remain competitive in the Pac-12 conference.

The details

Jones started his college career at Kansas State before transferring to TCU, where he played in nine games last season, averaging 2.6 points per game. The highlight of his TCU tenure was a 14-point performance against Florida A&M in November. Jones will have two seasons of eligibility remaining at WSU.

  • Jones committed to WSU on April 14, 2026.
  • He will join the Cougars for the 2026-27 season.

The players

RJ Jones

A 6-foot-2, 189-pound guard who spent the last two seasons at TCU after starting his career at Kansas State.

David Riley

The head coach of the Washington State Cougars men's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“Jones gives WSU coach David Riley and his crew its third addition of the offseason, which includes Central Missouri transfer guard Lazerek Houston and Manhattan transfer forward Fraser Roxburgh.”

— Greg Woods, Author

What’s next

Jones will join the Cougars for the 2026-27 season and look to make an immediate impact as the team tries to rebuild after losing a significant portion of its roster.

The takeaway

The addition of RJ Jones is a crucial one for Washington State as they look to reload their roster and remain competitive in the Pac-12 after a tumultuous offseason. Jones' scoring ability and college experience should provide a much-needed boost for the Cougars.