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time," Rob Jones said. "It reminds me of high school and that family feel. It's good."WEDNESDay's gameSan Diego (3-15, 0-4 WCC) at Saint Mary's (16-2, 4-0), 7:30 p.m., CSNCARob Jones looks comfortable.Lounging on an exercise bike after practice, Jones talks candidly about what it's like to be a Saint Mary's basketball player. He credits coach Randy Bennett's system for the strides he's made as a player. And he mentions that playing with guards such as Mickey McConnell and Matthew Dellavedova really can be as easy as it looks sometimes.That peace of mind hasn't always been there.Indeed, the Jones that is thriving as a key part of the Gaels' 16-2 start is a vastly different player and person from the one Bennett recruited in 2007. As a senior at Riordan High-San Francisco, Jones chose to leave the Bay Area, electing to play for Brad Holland at the University of San Diego."When it came down to it, it was either Saint Mary's or San Diego, and even before I called Coach Holland to tell him, I called Coach Bennett and said 'I appreciate the offer, but right now I think San Diego's the best option for me,' " said Jones, a 6-foot-6 forward.Things changed shortly after. Holland was fired before Jones even made it to San Diego. Recruited by Holland as a potential offensive weapon