Eshaunte Jones Leaving NU Basketball Program

University of Nebraska Basketball Coach Doc Sadler announced Thursday that Eshaunte Jones has decided to leave the Husker basketball program at the end of the spring semester. The sophomore from Fort Wayne, Ind., played in 28 games this season, averaging 4.1 points per game in helping the Huskers to their third postseason appearance in five years.

“Eshaunte is someone who I have enjoyed coaching and watching him grow as a person during his time at Nebraska,” Sadler said. “He has always worked hard and been a good teammate and is showing a lot of maturity by putting a priority on finishing the semester the right way. I wish him the very best in the future.”

“It was a good experience at Nebraska, and I will miss my teammates, the coaching staff and the fans,” Jones said. “I have a lot of priorities back home and my family comes first.  When I told Coach (Sadler), he was supportive and understood the decision.  One reason I came to Nebraska was the academics, and I want to finish the semester strong and make sure everything is right academically.”