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At Charlotte: At 6-10, Jones gives the 49ers a sizeable presence in the paint. He is developing better post moves and also can hit the foul line jumper. Defensively, he has the ability to block and alter shots. Jones signed with the 49ers in August of 2006 but was ineligible for the 2006-07 season. He remained in school to become eligible for the 2007-08 season.
2007-08 SEASON
3.3 ppg; 2.9 rpg; .328 FG%; .589 FT%
Averaged 13.4 minutes as a first-year sophomore, scoring 3.3 points with 2.9 rebounds per game ... started three games to open the 2007-08 season ... had a career-high nine points vs. Illinois-Chicago (5-6 FT; 5 rebs) and Duquesne (3-4 FG; 3-3 FT) ... had 5 or more rebounds, six times with a high of 6 boards vs. George Washington ... added a career-high 4 blocks vs. George Washington ... impressive game in win at #18/#19 Clemson: 8 pts; 3 rebs; 2 blocks.
At Laurinburg Prep:
A top 60-type prospect according to recruiting guru Bob Gibbons of All-Star Sports (which does not rank fifth-year prep players) ... ranked the 13th-best prep player by Clark Francis of HoopScoop Online ... ranked 106th overall by rivals.com ... Scout.com listed him as the 15th-best center prospect .... averaged 19.0 points and 10.2 rebounds while blocking 5.3 shots for head coach Billy Reid, to lead Laurinburg to the Prep School National Championship and a USA Today Top 25 ranking ... averaged 15 points; 10.4 rebounds and 3.8 blocks at Philadelphia's Lutheran Christian School, the previous year.
Personal:
Born Sept. 2, 1985 ... Mother, Lucia Jones, is deceased ... has lived with his aunt, Ethel Foy and cousins: Darryl, Debbie and Tamara Foy ... major in African American Studies with a minor in American Studies.
Jones Up Close:
Jones who lived in the Virgin Islands while growing up, returned to St. Thomas during the 2007 Paradise Jam.
You've lived in the Virgin Islands, New York and North Carolina. In terms of the way of life which did you enjoy more:
St. Thomas. The weather. Going to the beach everyday.
Did you make any special side trips while in St. Thomas for the Paradise Jam:
It was just nice to be, there. I did visit my Mom's and my grandfather's grave while I was there.
Jones came into the 49ers program as a highly-touted recruit:
What challenges did you face trying to meet the expectations:
I wasn't worried about expectations. I just wanted to come in and produce.
What part of your game have you spent the most time developing:
It's not really a part of my game but I've spent the most time getting my weight down so I will be quicker on offense and defense.
What's one thing about your game that people know too little about:
That I can shoot the basketball.
Jones helped lead Laurinburg Prep to the 2005 Prep National Title:
What was it like to win a national title:
It was the best feeling in the world. All the hard work with coach Reid paid off.
Who were some of your teammates and what are they doing now:
Delroy Jones plays at URI. Kiwan Smith is playing overseas and Vernon Teel is at Loyola-Marymount.
Jones stands 6-10 and weighs close to 260 pounds:
What are some of the ways you have worked to slim down:
I'm on a weight program called Body Comp. Nothing unique about it. I run the treadmill twice a week along with lifting three days a week.
Who are some of the big guys in the NBA that you use as models:
Rasheed Wallace -- that's why I chose 30 this year because that was his number in college. I like Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan and Charlie Villanueva and Chris Taft.
Jones's Career Stats: Year G-S FG-A Pct. 3FG-A Pct. FT-A Pct. O-Reb.-Avg. Pf-D A To Blk St Pts-Avg. 2007-08 34-3 39-119 .328 0-4 .000 33-56 .589 44- 98- 2.9 58-2 14 17 22 7 111- 3.3 A-10 Stats Year G-S FG-A Pct. 3FG-A Pct. FT-A Pct. O-Reb.-Avg. Pf-D A To Blk St Pts-Avg. 2007-08 16-0 17-49 .347 0-2 .000 12-21 .571 18- 47- 2.9 30-2 6 7 11 3 46- 2.9
