| James Jones |
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Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Maimi, Fla.
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| High School:
Miami American
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| Height / Weight:
6-8 / 211
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| Position:
Forward
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AT MIAMI
Sophomore who looks to battle for minutes at both small forward and power forward…a tenacious rebounder with excellent timing and leaping ability…an explosive scorer who runs the floor well and is a force around the basket…is a good ball handler who can hit consistantly from long range…is a member of the NABC College Basketball Student-Athlete Congress.
AS A FRESHMAN
(1999-00)
Played in 33 games averaging 3.9 points and 1.9 rebounds per game. In the Regular Season: Made collegiate debut against Central Florida (11-19-99)...came off the bench to record eight points and two rebounds in 13 minutes...was 3 of 6 from the field and 2 of 2 from the line…
came off the bench against Monmouth (11-23-99) and recorded six points, one block and one steal in 16 minutes...
was 2-of-4 from the floor and 2-of-2 from the line…recorded his first career double-figure scoring game with 11 points in 12 minutes off the bench against UNC Charlotte (12-7-99)...was 5-of-10 from the field, including 1-of-4 shooting from three-point range...also recorded five rebounds and one steal…played 18 minutes against Hartford (12-11-99) recording four points, four rebounds, one assist and two steals…played 12 minutes against No. 7 North Carolina (12-18-99) and recorded two points, two rebounds and one steal…recorded six points, six rebounds and two steals against Louisiana-Lafayette (12-20-99)…recorded eight points two rebounds and two steals against Detroit Mercy (12-21-99)…played 14 minutes against No. 7 Syracuse (1-8-00) recording seven points, three rebounds, one block and one steal...was 2-of-5 from the field, including 1-of-2 from three-point range, and 2-of-2 from the line…played 14 minutes off the bench against Boston College (1-22-00) and recorded five points, two rebounds, one assist and two blocks…recorded seven points, three rebounds and one block against Pittsburgh (2-1-00)...was 3-for-6 from the field including 1-for-2 from three-point range…recorded two points, two rebounds and one block in a career-high 22 minutes off the bench vs. Georgetown (2-7-00)…recorded four points, three rebounds, one assist and one block in 13 minutes versus West Virginia (2-22-00)…poured in a career-high 16 points to go with three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal...was 7-9 from the floor, including 2-3 from three point range, in a career-high 23 minutes off the bench…recorded eight points, three rebounds and one steal in 14 minutes vs. No. 18 St. John’s...was 4-5 from the field.
In the BIG EAST Tournament: Saw action in both games averaging 4.0 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game...
scored four points against Notre Dame (3-9-00)...registered four points, three rebounds and two blocks versus St. John’s (3-10-00).
In the NCAA Tournament: Played in all three games averaging 4.3 points and 2.0 rebounds per game...scored two points and grabbed two rebounds in eight minutes against Arkansas (3-17-00)...recorded five points, two rebounds and one steal against Ohio State (3-19-00)...poured in six points in 10 minutes vs. Tulsa (3-24-00)...was 2-2 from three-point range while recording two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steals...left game in first half with a sprained left ankle.
HIGH SCHOOL
American Senior High…
four-year letter winner…named first-team All-State and first-team All-Dade senior year…
Class 6A Player of the Year…
Miami Herald Boy’s Basketball Player of the Year…averaged 25.2 points, 12 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2 steals, and 6 blocks as a senior…led team to District 13-6A Playoffs…was the leading scorer in Dade County…team MVP as a junior and senior…once blocked 16 shots in one game against Palm Beach Lakes High School…finalist for Miami Herald’s Scholar Athlete of
the Year…coached by Jimmie Jones.
PERSONAL
Full name is James Andrew Jones…born October 4, 1980 in Miami, FL…nicknamed J.R….is undecided on his major…member of the National Honor Society…enjoys fishing, bowling, and skiing…
uncle is Ricky Gutierrez of the Houston Astros…aunt Lisa Jones played basketball at the University of Miami from 1988-90…son of Earl and Jennifer J. Harris.
JONES’ CAREER STATISTICS
| | | | | 3-Point | | | | Rebounds |
| Year | GP-GS | MIN-AVG. | FGM-FGA | PCT. | FGM-FGA | PCT. | FTM-FTA | PCT. | OFF | DEF | TOT-AVG. | AS | ST | BK | TO | PF-DQ | PTS-AVG. |
| 1999-00 | 33-0 | 424-12.8 | 52-122 | .426 | 10-32 | .312 | 15-18 | .833 | 30 | 34 | 64-1.9 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 43-0 | 129-3.9 |
Favorite Athlete: Houston Astros shortstop Ricky Guitierrez
Favorite Sports Team: Milwaukee Bucks
Favorite Movie: Saving Private Ryan
Favorite TV Show: Steve Harvey
Favorite Actor: Chris Tucker
Favorite Book: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Favorite Music: Rap
Favorite Meal: Spaghetti
Advice To Young Children Playing Basketball: Know the things that you want and pursue them to the fullest
Most Prized Possession: My photos of my little sisters
If I Were Not Playing Basketball at Miami I would be: Attending college on an academic scholarship
In the NCAA Tournament: Winning the District 13-6A championship during my junior year of High School
First Impression of Miami: It is an up and coming program
Favorite Leisure Time Activity: Fishing, playing cards, bowling and skiing
The Biggest Influence In My Life Has Been: My mother
