Jon Jaques '10

Biography

Jon Jaques '10 has been front and center during two of the most successful eras in Cornell men's basketball history — first as a player, and now as the architect on the sidelines. The through line in both roles is unmistakable: connected teams, unselfish play and an identity built around trust and precision. In two seasons as head coach, Jaques has guided the Big Red to a 33-24 record (17-11 Ivy), with back-to-back Ivy League Tournament appearances and a run to the 2025 championship game. In that time, Cornell has emerged as one of the most dynamic offensive programs in the country, pairing pace with efficiency at a national level. Jaques was a four-year member of the Big Red basketball team and a senior captain, emerging as a starter in his final season and developing into one of the nation's most improved players. Jaques and his teammates won an Ivy League record 29 games and advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16, defeating nationally ranked opponents Temple and Wisconsin before falling to overall No. 1 seed Kentucky in the regional semifinals. After graduating from Cornell with a degree in Biology and Society in 2010, Jaques spent one season playing professionally with Ironi Ashkelon in the Israeli Premier League.