Former Northwood Standout Maurice Jones Continuing Basketball Career In Canada

MIDLAND, MICH. – Former Northwood University men's basketball standout Maurice Jones has continued his basketball career with a strong season for the Windsor Express in the National Basketball League of Canada.

Jones is currently averaging 10.3 points, 8.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game for the Express. He currently ranks third in the league in assists and fourth in steals. The team is in the midst of a 40 game season, which will conclude at the end of April. The league tournament then begins at the conclusion of the regular season.

Here are some of Jones' thoughts on his professional career:

What is the biggest difference between the college game and pro?

"The pace and speed of the game. It's only a 24 second shot clock really about 18 once you get the ball across half court so you have to have a sense of urgency."

What has been the biggest challenge you have had being in Canada and away from home?

"Missing my family and with basketball technically being my job you have so much free time aside from practice and games you get bored a lot very easily and you can't just go see yours friends and family when you want to."

"What advice would you give to people in college who want to be pros and what advice would you give to people that have finished college and are getting ready to turn pro?"

"You have to take care of your body, train like a pro, and prepare like a pro. Also you have to understand it becomes a business as well way more than college. You have to carry yourself like a pro on and off the court not matter the situation."

Northwood Head Coach Jeff Rekeweg is happy for Jones' success in the pro game.

"It's great to see Maurice have success at the next level, said Rekeweg. "He has been a very special player at every level he's competed at. Maurice is a highlight reel every game with the things he is able to do, which translates to the professional game even better than it did at the collegiate level."