Yesterday, Iona basketball found out some fantastic news. After weeks of speculation, the NCAA announced that former Arizona guard Lamont "Momo" Jones will be eligible to play for the Gaels this season.

Last season, Jones was a major contributor for an Arizona side that reached the Elite Eight, averaging 9.7 points and 2.4 assists per game for the Wildcats.

After the season ended, Jones applied to transfer away from the desert and move back to his home in New York City to play college ball.

Originally it appeared that Momo was going to apply to play for Steve Lavin and St. John's. But Bleacher Report - College Basketball
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