Martin: David Jones is gone. What’s next for Memphis?
University of Memphis forward David Jones (8) posts up during the second half of a March 3, 2024 game. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
John Martin
John Martin is a contributing college sports columnist for The Daily Memphian. Martin is a lifelong Memphian who’s covered the Memphis Tigers’ basketball program for more than a decade. Before joining The Daily Memphian team, he was the Memphis beat writer for The Athletic. Currently, he is the co-host of the Jason and John Show on 92.9 FM ESPN, weekdays at 11 a.m. Martin is a graduate of White Station High School and the University of Memphis.
It’s a blow because of the timing, but the Tigers should have enough going for them to recover with what’s still left in the portal after the NBA Draft deadline.
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