But today, former Indiana Hoosier Verdell Jones III is focused on making a difference in his community.
He is one of the guys I and a ton of other kids looked up to growing up, and to see his transition from basketball into the man he is today has been nothing but motivation. I have been close friends with his younger brother, Clayton, since kindergarten â we were teammates in middle and high school â so Iâve gotten to spend a lot of time around the Joneses.
They are an amazing family, to say the least.
I caught up with Verdell to ask him about his future plans and ideas, which may one day include a run for Urbana mayor. Hereâs his response.
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