Missing Jones

The University of Central Arkansas offense took a significant hit when guard DeAndre Jones suffered a torn ACL earlier this month.

Without its starting point guard, and with no true replacement on the roster with sophomore Lewis McDaniel also injured, UCA (3-10, 2-3 Southland Conference) was left without a proper rudder.

“The natural flow of our offense is changed,” Coach Anthony Boone said. “We were able to play a pretty good pace with DeAndre.”

In Jones’ place at the point now is leading scorer Rylan Bergersen. The senior transfer from BYU, who is averaging 17.8 points per game, has filled in well running the offense, but his scoring output has suffered in the role, and the Bears have suffered with it; UCA has lost three-straight since Jones’ season-ending injury.

“Playing at point guard and having to enter the offense, it’s a bit more difficult for [Rylan] to get the same looks he had before,” Boone said.

With 6-7 junior Eddy Kayouloud the only other alternative at point guard, the Bears may have to ride with Bergersen through the end of the season, placing a cap on their top scorer and the team’s overall offensive potential with it.