2025-26 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
GENERAL
- Freshman expected to play impactful minutes at the three and four-spots
- Impacts the game on both ends of the floor with his size and physicality
- Possesses long-term elite defensive potential from guarding multiple positions, and can shoot the three at the other end
BEFORE SIENA
- Spent this past season at Long Island Lutheran in New York, where he earned HoopHall All-Showcase Second Team honors and was also named one of the Top-14 private school players on the Island by Prep Hoops
- Previously competed for Notre Dame-West Haven in his native Connecticut, which he helped lead to back-to-back undefeated regular season and tournament marks while earning 2022-23 Connecticut High School Coaches Association All-State acclaim
- Played his AAU basketball for the PSA Cardinals on the Nike EYBL circuit
BEFORE SIENA
- Son of Najee and Maxine Jones
- Has an older brother, Daniel, and an older sister, Briana
THE JONES FILE
Twitter Handle: @TajaeJones22
Instagram Handle: jiggy.taj
Major: Marketing
Dream Job: NBA
A fun fact about me is: I own a clothing brand
Why I chose to become a Saint: Great Coaching Staff
What I like most about Siena College: The community
What I like most about Siena Basketball: The brotherhood, and the love that we have for each other
What I like most about Coach McNamara: He cares about his players
My pregame routine consists of: Praying
The person I look up to the most (and why): My dad, because of how hard working he is
My hobbies are: Making clothes, playing video games, and spending time with family
Three words that best describe me: Confident, determined, and adventurous
The best advice I ever received was: Everyone's journey is different
If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be (and why): Kevin Durant, because he is my favorite basketball player
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would go to (and why): Fiji, because of the great scenery
Favorites
TV Show: Supacell
Movie: Despicable Me
Website: irregular7.com
App: TikTok
Sports Team: New York Knicks
Athlete: Kevin Durant
Celebrity: Kai Cenat
Animal: Tiger
Car: Bugatti
Vacation spot: Puerto Rico
Food: Crab Legs
Ice cream flavor: Cookies and Cream
Statistics
Season Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2024-25Freshman
F
6'8"
205 lbs
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2025-26Sophomore
F
6'8"
205 lbs
