Jones is a former basketball player who played 11 seasons in the NBA. The 6-4 combo guard went undrafted out of Houston in 1997 after a four-year career with the Cougars and began his playing career with the International Basketball Association's Black Hills Posse in 1997.

Jones, 49, is one of six individuals accused of turning professional basketball into a criminal gambling operation by using inside information to place unlawful wagers," per ABC News. Current Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was also among those charged Thursday.

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is accused of selling non-public information on players to conspirators who placed bets on games.