On Wednesday, January 31, former East St. Louis High School standout CJ Jones’ college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

UIC Flames Coach Luke Yaklich (2024) | UIC Flames

By Chicago City Wire

Feb 1, 2024

On Wednesday, January 31, former East St. Louis High School standout, CJ Jones’ current college team, the UIC Flames, lost 60-77 in their NCAA D1 game against the Evansville Purple Aces.

The game took place in Evansville, Indiana. This was the first matchup against the Evansville Purple Aces this season.

The UIC Flames’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, February 3 at 1 p.m. in Chicago, Illinois.

Name: CJ Jones

Position: Guard

Hometown: East St. Louis

Height: 6′5″

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