Hapoel Holon Signs Forward Brandon Jones Jr. as Sixth Foreign Player

Hapoel Holon announced the signing of power forward Brandon Jones Jr., 26, standing 2.03 meters tall, as their sixth foreign player. Jones Jr. joined from Sporting Lisbon in Portugal, where he averaged 14.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game in the domestic league. In the EuroCup, he posted averages of 13.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game. Previously, in his first season outside the U.S., he played for Swiss team Lulea, averaging 18.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game.

Jones Jr.'s college career included four seasons at Michigan and a final year with the VCU Rams, where he averaged 11.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game. Hapoel Holon's coach, Predrag Krunic, praised Jones Jr. as a versatile and mobile player capable of playing both frontcourt positions, highlighting his European competition experience and his offensive and defensive skills that will enhance the team's competitiveness and teamwork.

The club's professional manager, Daniel Ravitz, emphasized Jones Jr.'s ability to strengthen the frontcourt with versatility and toughness, noting his excellent defense and team-first mentality. Ravitz expressed confidence in Jones Jr.'s continued development following his strong season at Sporting Lisbon, expecting him to be a significant contributor for Hapoel Holon in the upcoming season.