Colorado State University Athletics
11/11/2026 7:40:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Colorado native Makenzie Jones signs with the Rams
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Head coach Ryun Williams and his staff continue to focus on keeping the top talent in the state home with the signing of 2027 recruit Makenzie Jones to Colorado State on Wednesday.
"It is awesome signing Colorado's best to the Ram Family! Makenzie is a next-level athlete and a very tough, competitive and versatile player who will no doubt make an immediate impact for the green and gold," Williams said. "Her ability to play four positions both offensively and defensively makes her so unique, and a player Ram fans will love cheering on!"
The Mullen High School product enters her senior year having raked up plenty of accolades over her high school career. Individually, she has been an All-State honoree three times, including first team honors in 2025. Jones has made first team All-Centennial League all three years. She has not only earned the individual honors, but helped Mullen to the state title in 2025.
Over her high school career, Jones is averaging 14.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.0 steals and 2.5 assists per game.
"I chose Colorado State because I believe in Coach Ryun and his staff's plan to help me succeed," Jones said. "It felt like home for me. The atmosphere and the culture that the coaches have built with the team really influenced my decision."
Jones is the youngest daughter of Tonia and Fred Jones. She has three siblings, Ricky, Sam and Tatum. Tatum is currently playing college basketball at UC San Diego.
