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Senior
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| Hometown:
Miami, FL
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| Height / Weight:
6-8 / 225
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| Position:
Forward
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2003 Verizon Second-Team Academic All-America
2002-03 All-BIG EAST Honorable Mention
ON JONES
A successful performer both on and off the court...an accomplished student who became the Hurricanes' first Verizon Academic All-American in 2002-03...earned BIG EAST All-Academic honors each of his four seasons...Verizon second-team Academic All-American...carries a 3.405 GPA in Finance...started 89 consecutive games for the Hurricanes ranking third on UM's career list...ranks third on Miami's career blocked shot list with 192...ranks third on UM's career list for games played (122)...ranks 11th on UM's career scoring list with 1,356 points.
AS A SENIOR (2002-03)
Started all 28 games averaging 16.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.8 blocks...led the team in blocks and rebounds, and ranked second in scoring...was the Hurricanes' leading scorer in 13 games...led the team in rebounding 16 times...scored 20 or more points nine times...recorded three double-doubles...2002-03 Honorable Mention All-BIG EAST...ranked among the BIG EAST leaders in scoring, rebounding, field goal percentage, free throw percentage, blocked shots, steals and defensive rebounds...became the 25th player in UM history to surpass 1,000 career points against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. In the Regular Season: posted 26 points to go with five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and four steals against No. 13 Florida (12-21-02)...was 10-14 from the field, including 2-4 from three-point range, and 4-4 from the line...recorded 21 points, eight rebounds, seven blocks and two steals against North Carolina (1-4-03)...was 8-15 from the field, 1-4 from three-point range, and 4-4 from the line...had 26 points against No. 3 Connecticut (1-11-03)...was 8-16 from the field, 2-5 from three-point range and 8-8 from the line...recorded a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds against Boston College (2-15-03)...was 8-14 from the field, 1-3 from three-point range and 4-4 from the line...also had two assists, two blocks and three steals...had a career-high 27 points against Boston College (3-1-03). In the BIG EAST Tournament: Had 10 points, seven rebounds, two assists and three blocks against Seton Hall (3-12-03).
AS A JUNIOR (2001-02)
Third-team All-BIG EAST Selection...2002 Verizon Academic All-District III selection...started all 31 games at power forward averaging 12.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 2.4 blocks and 1.3 steals...led team in rebounding and blocks...ranked third on the team in scoring...ranked third in the BIG EAST and 25th in the nation in blocks...led or tied for the team lead in scoring five times...led the team in rebounding 11 times...recorded four double-doubles...his 78 blocks on the season ranked third on UM's single-season list...joins Constantin Popa and Tito Horford as the only Hurricanes to record 70-or-more blocks in a season. In the Regular Season: Recorded 18 points and tied a UM school-record with eight blocks against Florida International (12-3-01)...was named MVP of the Orange Bowl Basketball Classic after registering 13 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks against No. 21 Indiana (12-15-01)...had 12 points, four rebounds, three steals and four blocks in a career-high 47 minutes against Pittsburgh (1-15-02)...was 5-10 from the field and 2-2 from the line. In the BIG EAST Tournament: Started both games averaging 8.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game...recorded seven points, six rebounds and three blocks against Georgetown (3-7-02)...registered nine points, five rebounds and one block against Pittsburgh (3-8-02). In the NCAA Tournament: Had 11 points, five rebounds, one assist and one block against Missouri (3-14-02).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2000-01)
Started all 29 games at power forward...averaged 11.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.6 blocks per game...shot a team-best 41-87 (.471) from three-point range...ranked third on the team in points and second in rebounds, steals and blocks...ranked second on the team with 20 double-figure scoring games...led the team in scoring six times. In the Regular Season: Made first career start recording six points as well as seven rebounds and a career-high 7 blocks vs. Florida Atlantic (11-18-00)...scored 21 points and pulled down seven rebounds against No. 22 Seton Hall (2-1-01)...was 8-13 from the field including 5-7 from three-point range. In the BIG EAST Tournament: Posted 18 points, four rebounds, one block and one steal in Miami's opening round game against Pittsburgh (3-7-01)...was 7-11 from the field, including 1-3 from three-point range, and 3-4 from the line. In the National Invitation Tournament: Scored a game-high 20 points, 17 in the first-half, and pulled down 15 rebounds against Auburn (3-14-01)...was 7-13 from the field including 2-5 from three-point range and registered two blocks and one steal.
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...recorded his first career double-figure scoring game with 11 points in 12 minutes off the bench against Charlotte (12-7-99). 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....majored in Finance...member of the National Honor Society...enjoys fishing, bowling, and skiing...uncle is Ricky Gutierrez of the Cleveland Indians...aunt Lisa Jones played basketball at the University of Miami from 1988-90...son of Earl and Jennifer J. Harris.
Career Highs
Points 27 vs. Boston College (3-1-03)
FGM 10 vs. Florida (12-21-02)
FGA 19 vs. Florida Atlantic (12-3-02)
3-PT FGM 5 vs. two opponents
3-PT FGA 9 vs. Villanova (2-5-02)
FTM 12 vs. Providence (1-19-02)
FTA 14 vs. Providence (1-19-02)
Rebounds 15 vs. two opponents
Assists 5 vs. two opponents
Blocked Shots 8 vs. Florida International (12-3-01)
Steals 5 vs. two opponents
Minutes 47 vs. two opponents
Career Stats
| Total | 3-Point |
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| Year | GP-GS | Min-Avg | FG-FGA | Pct | FG-FGA | Pct | FT-FTA | Pct | Off-Def | Tot-Avg | PF-FO | Ast | TO | Blk | Stl | Pts-Avg |
| 1999-00 | 33-0 | 424-12.8 | 52-122 | .426 | 10-32 | .313 | 15-18 | .833 | 30-34 | 64-1.9 | 43-0 | 11 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 129-3.9 |
| 2000-01 | 29-29 | 922-31.8 | 122-285 | .428 | 41-87 | .471 | 60-74 | .811 | 65-105 | 170-5.9 | 65-0 | 34 | 55 | 46 | 34 | 345-11.9 |
| 2001-02 | 32-32 | 1048-32.8 | 133-332 | .401 | 33-105 | .314 | 111-132 | .841 | 65-138 | 203-6.3 | 78-1 | 48 | 52 | 78 | 43 | 410-12.8 |
| 2002-03 | 28-28 | 957-34.2 | 157-351 | .447 | 40-100 | .400 | 118-142 | .831 | 52-117 | 169-6.0 | 76-1 | 49 | 69 | 50 | 44 | 472-16.9 |
| TOTAL | 122-89 | 3351-27.5 | 464-1090 | .426 | 124-324 | .383 | 304-366 | .831 | 212-394 | 606-5.0 | 262-2 | 142 | 188 | 192 | 137 | 1356-11.1 |
