David Apolinar Jones Garcia (born November 24, 2001) is a Dominican college basketball player for the Memphis Tigers of the American Athletic Conference (AAC). He previously played for the DePaul Blue Demons and St. John's Red Storm. He represents the Dominican Republic for FIBA events.

He was noticed by American scouts while representing his native Dominican Republic in FIBA youth tournaments internationally. After performing particularly well in the 2018 U17 World Cup, Jones and his family decided he would attend high school in the U.S. as a way to enhance his future professional career. Following his prep career for Teays Valley Christian School in West Virginia, Jones signed with DePaul University in Chicago.^[1]

Joining the team for the 2021 Big East tournament, Jones played his first full season in 2021–22 and because a starter. On February 9, 2022, Jones recorded the first triple-double in DePaul program history with 22 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in a win over Georgetown.^[2] After a sophomore campaign where he averaged 14.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, Jones chose to transfer, ultimately landing at St. John's. Jones performed well at St. John's, averaging 13.2 points and 6.8 rebounds, but the season was marred by the death of his father and Jones took time away to attend funeral services in the Dominican Republic.^[3]

Following the season and dismissal of coach Mike Anderson and hiring of Rick Pitino, Jones again entered the transfer portal.^[4] after considering several schools he committed to coach Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers.^[5] Jones became the first option of the Tigers' offense for the 2023–24 season. In January, 2024 he was named to the Wooden Award midseason watch list in recognition of his performance.^[6]