Editor’s note: In celebration of the 13th anniversary of Inside the Hall’s launch later this month, we will periodically be republishing some of our favorite stories from over the years.
No 1,000-point scorer in Indiana University basketball history has been through the highs and lows that Verdell Jones has experienced during his four seasons in Bloomington.
From a 6-25 freshman season to a senior campaign in which the Hoosiers own wins over a trio of top five teams and are headed to the NCAA Tournament, Jones has been at the forefront of the rebuilding process for one of the country’s most storied programs.