East St. Louis High School standout CJ Jones’ college team won in NCAA D1 game on Saturday, January 6

UIC Flames Coach Luke Yaklich (2024) | UIC Flames

By Chicago City Wire

Jan 7, 2024

On Saturday, January 6, former East St. Louis High School standout, CJ Jones’ current college team, the UIC Flames, won 70-64 in their NCAA D1 game against the Valparaiso Beacons.

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois. This was the first matchup against the Valparaiso Beacons this season.

The UIC Flames’ next game is scheduled for Wednesday, January 10 at 7 p.m. in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Name: CJ Jones

Position: Guard

Hometown: East St. Louis

Height: 6′5″

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