Taylor Jones is a collegiate basketball forward for the Texas Longhorns in NCAA basketball's Big-12 Conference. Jones attended Dallas Christian School, where she began her basketball journey. Jones participated in the USA Basketball U17 Trials in Colorado Springs, won NAAPS National Defensive Player of the Year, was named an All-Texas player three times, and was named an Adidas All-American twice. Prospects Nation ranked her as a five-star recruit and the 15th-best signee in the country, as per Texas Longhorns' official website. Jones enrolled at Oregon State University, playing for the Beavers from 2019-2022.
During her freshman year in 2019, Jones averaged 12.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.9 blocks, as per ESPN. As a result, Jones was named to the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team, Pac-12 All-Defensive Media Team, and All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention. She topped the Pac-12 in blocked shots and held the freshman record for blocks at Oregon State, as per Oregon State's official website. The following year, Jones averaged 12.3 points and 8.8 rebounds. As a result, Jones received a Pac-12 Defensive Honorable Mention and was named to the All-Pac-12 team. However, she was forced to miss 21 games due to an injury that ended her junior season. After redshirting her junior year at Oregon State, Jones transferred to the University of Texas at Austin in 2022. During her senior year in 2023, Jones received an All Big-12 honorable selection, as she recorded 12.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks, as per Texas Longhorns' official website. As of January 2025, Jones has recorded 215 points, 125 rebounds and 32 blocks, as per ESPN.
| Name | Taylor Jones |
| Residence | Forney, TX |
| Position | Forward |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Source of Wealth | Basketball, Endorsements, Social Media |
| Endorsements | Livestrong |
Taylor Jones' NIL Deal Tracker
| Date | Deal Partners |
| February 2023 | Livestrong |
Taylor Jones’ notable NIL deals
Livestrong (2023)
According to her Instagram post, Taylor Jones is an Ambassador for Livestrong, which is in collaboration with Texas One Fund, for the research, treatment, prevention and cure of cancer in the Austin community. Texas One Fund is the official NIL collective for student-athletes at the University of Austin at Texas.
FAQ’s on Taylor Jones’ NIL Deal
A. Taylor Jones wears number 44 for the Texas Longhorns.
A. Taylor Jones is 6ft 4 inches tall.
A. Taylor Jones is in her graduate year, as of January 2025.
