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Talented C.J. Jones pushing for time in veteran-laden backcourt

FAYETTEVILLE — Dusty Hannahs didn’t hesitate or mince words when asked if he thought true freshman guard C.J. Jones would be in the rotation for Arkansas when November rolls around.

“Of course,” Hannahs said. On to the next question.

A few minutes later, Mike Anderson said Jones had a chance to be special. The 6-foot-5 guard was the story of Arkansas' trip to Spain, averaging 14 points in just 12.3 minutes per game.

Neither are sentiments many would have attached to Jones when he came out of high school with a composite national ranking as the No.