“Jadis Jones has been the best player in Southeast Missouri since he was 14 years old. He’s a different animal. A bad game for him is still 20 [points] and 10 [rebounds]—that’s how dangerous he is.”

Fred Garmon

Head Coach - head coach of Kennett High

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-5, 195-pound senior guard led the Eagles to a 28-3 record and a second straight Class 3 state championship this past season, averaging 27.1 points, 12.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 3.3 steals and 1.6 blocks per game. The 2023 Class 3 Player of the Year, Jones nearly recorded a triple-double in the state final with 22 points, 11 rebounds and nine steals in an 86-65 win over Summit Christian Academy. A two-time Class 3 First Team All-State selection, he concluded his prep basketball career with 2,298 points and 1,106 rebounds.

Academic Achievement

Jones has maintained a weighted 3.39 GPA in the classroom. He remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.

Exemplary Character

The president of his school’s student council, Jones has volunteered locally as a youth basketball and football coach as well as a referee. He has also donated his time to multiple community service initiatives on behalf of Life Changers Ministries.