SALT LAKE CITY \u2013 Donovan Mitchell announced his engagement to singer Coco Jones on his social media pages.<\/p>\n
The former Utah Jazz guard revealed that the two were dating earlier this year.<\/p>\n
Related: Former Jazz Coach Frank Layden Dies At 93<\/a><\/p>\n Donovan Mitchell Engaged To Coco Jones<\/p>\n Mitchell shared a photo of the couple on his Instagram page, along with an aerial video of him getting down on one knee to propose to the pop star.<\/p>\n The two were first rumored to be dating late last year when they were seen together at an Usher concert.<\/p>\n Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones are now engaged. pic.twitter.com\/GqcstJ0JH3<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Mitchell is in the midst of the best stretch of his career, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 64-18 record, the best in the Eastern Conference.<\/p>\n The Cavaliers were eliminated by the eventual Eastern Conference Champion Indiana Pacers in the conference semi-finals.<\/p>\n Since being traded to Cleveland, Mitchell has been named to three All-Star teams and back-to-back All-NBA teams.<\/p>\n Who Is Coco Jones?<\/p>\n Mitchell\u2019s new fianc\u00e9 broke into show business as a child performer on Disney\u2019s \u201cLet It Shine.\u201d<\/p>\n Jones won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance in 2024 for the song \u201cICU.\u201d<\/p>\n COCO JONES<\/p>\n BEST R&B PERFORMANCE \ud83c\udfc6 #GRAMMYs<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/lBZXt8g4Sk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) February 4, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n Her father is longtime NFL defensive end Mike Jones.<\/p>\n Jones was born in South Carolina.<\/p>\n Mitchell\u2019s Career in Utah<\/p>\n In five seasons with the Jazz, Mitchell averaged 23.9 points, 4.5 assists, and 4.2 rebounds, leading the roster to the postseason each year.<\/p>\n The guard was named to three All-Star teams as a member of the Jazz, won the Slam Dunk Contest as a rookie, and became an important voice within the community.<\/p>\n Mitchell\u2019s charitable work during his time in Utah was astounding, including his eye-opening\u00a0$12 million donation<\/a>\u00a0to the Greenwich Country Day School.<\/p>\n The guard was named the NBA Cares Community Assist Award<\/a>\u00a0winner for the 2020 offseason because of his numerous charitable donations during his time in Utah.<\/p>\n Over five seasons in Utah, Mitchell ranks among the Jazz\u2019s top 10 all-time leaders in field goals (eighth), three-pointers (second), points (eighth), points per game (fourth), minutes per game (ninth), assists per game (eighth), and steals per game.<\/p>\n Are you on Threads yet? Let\u2019s connect, give us a follow\u00a0@kslsports<\/a>.<\/p>\n Download the new & improved KSL Sports app from Utah\u2019s sports leader. You can stream live radio, video and stay up to date on all of your favorite teams.<\/a><\/p>\n Ben Anderson is the Utah Jazz insider for KSL Sports and the co-host of Jake and Ben from 10-12p with Jake Scott on\u00a0<\/a>97.5 The KSL Sports Zone<\/a>. Find Ben on Twitter at\u00a0<\/a>@BensHoops,<\/a>\u00a0on Instagram\u00a0<\/a>@BensHoops,<\/a>\u00a0or on\u00a0BlueSky<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n