July 8, 1974 — It's Official: Jones Taking Year's Leave
It's official: Wayne State head basketball coach Ron Jones is taking a year's leave of absence this fall. Jones, completing his fourth year as head coach at WSC, will attend the University of Kansas to further work towards a doctorate, said athletic director LeRoy Simpson. A new coach will be named within 10 days to two weeks, Simpson said, pointing out that the new coach will not be selected from present WSC staff members. Jones took over the head job in
1970 after serving as an assistant since 1967. During his assistanship, he helped direct Wayne to three straight NAIA District 11 championships. As head coach, Jones held a 53-45 record, including a 10-14 season last year.
