 When Wright replaced Lappas at Villanova in 2001, Jones remained on the staff as the assistant responsible for recruiting, game scouting and on-court teaching.Jones succeeded Armond Hill as the head coach at Columbia University after the 2002-03 season, when Columbia finished 0-14 in the Ivy League, 2-25 overall.In his first season, the Lions finished 6-8 in the league, 10-17 overall – the third-best single-season improvement in conference history.