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Five questions with new Lobo Sir Marius Jones
Sir Marius Jones, a 6-foot-4 guard from Sacramento in the Class of 2025, has committed to play for the UNM Lobos.
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Sir Marius Jones, a combo guard from Sacramento (California) High School announced on Wednesday he has committed to the University of New Mexico for the coming season.
The 6-foot-4 combo guard who also played for the Sacramento Renegades, is the 12th player added to the Lobos roster for the 2025-26 season and third high school recruit.
The Journal reached out to Jones to ask some questions:
JOURNAL: What made you feel UNM and playing for Eric Olen would be the best fit for you?
JONES: “I feel like the coaching style that Coach Olen has is the perfect fit for my playing style. It will allow me to use every strength that I have and I will be able to play freely.”
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JOURNAL: What role did the connection with assistant coach Michael Wilder (former UC Irvine assistant who initially recruited Jones to play there) have in your decision to come to UNM?
JONES: “It played a huge role in choosing to go to UNM. He was the one that recruited me and has shown the most belief in my ability, along with Coach Sam (Stapleton, now on staff at UNM but who also recruited Jones while at UC San Diego).”
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JOURNAL: What type of player are Lobo fans going to see on the court?
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JONES: “Lobo fans are going to see a great competitor as well as a great teammate. I can’t say I’m going to be a perfect player but nothing will stop me from competing.”
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JOURNAL: Is there a player, pro or college, who you would say your style of play is similar to?
JONES: “I would say that I take multiple players strengths and combine them, but I usually get Devin Booker or Walter Clayton Jr. comparisons.”
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JOURNAL: There are a lot of Southern California connections on this Lobos roster. As a voice of Northern California basketball on this team, what would you say best represents the identity or type of play of NorCal basketball?
JONES: “Northern California just has a bunch of players with a chip on their shoulder. We are often overlooked for Southern California players, so it drives us to work harder and compete.”
