Mark Jones is a Canadian journalist and play-by-play commentator for ESPN.
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Best Known For:The television program NBA on ESPN / Sacramento Kings Broadcasts
Breakthrough:Joined ESPN from TSN Canada, ascending to become a staple network voice for the NBA and college athletics in 1990
10 Quick Facts About Mark Jones
- Full Name: Mark Jones
- Nationality: Canadian
- Profession: Host and sportscaster
- Known For: The television program NBA on ESPN / Sacramento Kings Broadcasts
- Current Role: Play-by-play commentator
- Date of Birth: November 16, 1961
- Age: 64 years old
- Place of Birth: Toronto
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Denise Jones
Mark Jones Age
Mark Jones is about 65 years old as of 2026. Mark Jones was born in 1961.
Education
He attended York University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics.
- York University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Economics
- Period: 1980-1984
Career & Work
Mark Jones' career includes news and reporting roles with Sacramento Kings and ESPN / ABC.
Organization: Sacramento Kings
Role: Primary TV Play-by-Play Announcer
Period: 2020–Present
Details: Sacramento, CA · Handles regional television broadcasting assignments alongside national duties.
Organization: ESPN / ABC
Role: Play-by-Play Commentator
Period: 1990
Organization: The Sports Network (TSN)
Role: Sports Anchor and Reporter
Period: 1986–1990
Details: Canada · Hosted SportsDesk and covered a variety of events for the Canadian broadcaster.
Rise to Fame
Mark Jones rose to prominence for his role on the television show NBA on ESPN.
Notable Works
- TV Show: NBA on ESPN (Play-by-Play Commentator, 1990-Present) — Long-running national professional basketball broadcast system
Mark Jones Family & Relationships
Mark Jones is married to Denise Jones. He has 1 sibling, Paul Jones.
- Siblings:
- Paul Jones
Lesser Known Facts
- He played college basketball at York University in Toronto, where he was an OUAA all-star point guard before turning to media lines.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Mark Jones
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Host and sportscaster
- Nationality: Canadian
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 16, 1961
- Age: 64
- Birthday: November 16
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Toronto
Measurements
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Siblings: Paul Jones
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Denise Jones
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Paul Jones (Sibling • Brother and fellow sports broadcaster for the Toronto Raptors)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/m_jonesespn
