 During his playing career, the Cavaliers compiled an overall record of 102-28 (), while he led the Cavaliers to two NCAA Tournaments and two NITs during his career.Virginia captured the 1980 NIT title, and advanced to the NCAA Final Four in 1981.Jones finished his career as Virginia's all-time assists leader (598), and his 200 assists during the 1979–80 season was UVa's single-season record until both marks were later broken by John Crotty.