DALLAS - After wrapping up regular season play, New Mexico State senior guard Jemel Jones has earned All-CUSA Second Team honors, as announced by Conference USA this afternoon.
The 6-4 senior guard from Chicago, Ill., has emerged as the Aggies' primary offensive leader throughout the season, appearing in all 30 regular season games with 28 starts. Jones leads NM State in scoring at 17.8 points per game, which is tied for third in Conference USA, while shooting 44% from the field, 38% from beyond the arc (team-high) and 83% from the free throw line, which ranks sixth in the conference.
Jones has also made an impact across the stat sheet, averaging 4.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, both of which rank second on the team, while leading the Aggies with 1.3 steals per contest, tied for seventh in Conference USA. His consistency has been a defining trait this season as he has scored in double figures in all but two games and has led NM State in scoring in 15 contests.
One of Jones' most impressive outings came against Middle Tennessee when he poured in a season-high 34 points, showcasing the scoring ability that has made him one of the league's most dangerous guards. He has also been one of Conference USA's most reliable shooters at the free throw line, converting 126-151 attempts throughout the season.
Jones' all-around production and scoring consistency have solidified his place among the top guards in Conference USA, earning him All-CUSA Second Team recognition for the 2025-26 season.
All-CUSA Awards
Player of the Year
Zach Cleveland, Liberty
Defensive Player of the Year
Kashie Natt, Sam Houston
Newcomer of the Year
Mostapha El Moutaouakkil, Jax State
Freshman of the Year
Christian Bliss, Delaware
Sixth Player of the Year
Jacob Walker, Sam Houston
Gene Bartow Co-Coaches of the Year
Ritchie McKay, Liberty
Chris Mudge, Sam Houston
All-CUSA First Team
Mostapha El Moutaouakkil, Jax State
RJ Johnson, Kennesaw State
Zach Cleveland, Liberty
Brett Decker Jr., Liberty
Teagan Moore, WKU
All-CUSA Second Team
Christian Bliss, Delaware
Corey Stephenson, FIU
Keith Palek III, Missouri State
Jemel Jones, NM State
Po'Boigh King, Sam Houston
All-CUSA Third Team
Kaden Metheny, Liberty
DJ Dudley, LA Tech
Torey Alston, MTSU
Michael Osei-Bonsu, Missouri State
Kashie Natt, Sam Houston
All-CUSA Honorable Mention (Listed alphabetically by school)
Justyn Fernandez, Delaware; AC Bryant, Jax State; Colin Porter, Liberty; AJ Bates, LA Tech; Kamari Lands, MTSU; Jacob Walker, Sam Houston; Elijah Jones, UTEP; Kaseem Watson, UTEP; Jamal West Jr., UTEP; Grant Newell, WKU.
CUSA All-Defensive Team
Eric Dibami, FIU
Braedan Lue, Kennesaw State
JJ Harper, Liberty
Melian Martinez, LA Tech
Kashie Natt, Sam Houston
CUSA All-Freshman Team
Christian Bliss, Delaware
Eric Dibami, FIU
Trey Simpson, Kennesaw State
Jacob Walker, Sam Houston
Armelo Boone, WKU
UP NEXT
The 10th-seeded NM State Aggies will gear up to take on the 7th-seeded Jacksonville State Gamecocks in the first round of the CUSA Championships on Tuesday, March 10 at 7:00 p.m. MT.
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