2021 WNBA MVP Jonquel Orthea Jones was born on January 5th, 1994, in Freeport, Bahamas. She currently plays for the New York Liberty in the WNBA. Jones started her career in basketball at Riverdale Baptist School before she joined Clemson University. After an impressive season at Clemson, Jones transferred to George Washington University, where her standout performance led to her being named both the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year in 2015. She distinguished herself by averaging a double-double that season, becoming the first player in George Washington's history to achieve such a feat.
Being selected as the sixth overall pick by the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2016 WNBA Draft, Jones has since become a five-time WNBA All-Star. In 2023, while playing for the New York Liberty, she won the WNBA Commissioner's Cup and was named MVP of the WNBA Commissioner's Cup.
What is Jonquel Jones’ wingspan?
Jonquel Jones’s wingspan is 6 foot 11 inches according to NBA 2k Ratings. Jones, a 6 feet 6-inch athletic center, is known for her shot-blocking ability and making it difficult for opponents to score over her due to her impressive wingspan. She has been a top rebounder since her college days and is an efficient shot-blocker in the league. Overall college stats she averaged 14.9 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game in 84 matches played for two college teams The Clemson Tigers women's basketball team and The George Washington college team.
After coming to the WNBA Jones has been doing double-double almost in every season till now. As of September 2024, in her WNBA career, she played 274 games and averaged 13.3 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game.
FAQ's On Jonquel Jones wingspan
A. Jonquel Jones lived in Freeport, Bahamas.
A. In the 2024 WNBA season, Jonquel Jones averaged 14.2 points per game.
A. Jonquel Jones was born on 5th January 1994.
A. Jonquel Jones holds Bosnia and Herzegovina nationality.
A. As of August 2024, Jonquel Jones plays for the New York Liberty.
A. Jonquel Jones is a one-time MVP winner which she won in 2021 playing for the Connecticut Sun.