Former South Carolina State University basketball player Drayton “Diesel” Jones has donated $20,000 to the university’s men’s basketball program, giving back to the institution where his collegiate career began.
When Drayton Jones dropped 34 points, swatted six shots, and snatched eight boards in a December win over Charleston Southern, it wasn’t just a breakout game—it was a declaration.
Dayvion McKnight hit a big three-pointer late, Zach Freemantle had game-highs of 17 points and seven rebounds, and No. 22 Xavier held off a pesky South Carolina State team to win 71-68 on Sunday in Cincinnati.