Isaac Jones (basketball)
| No. 13 – Washington State Cougars | |
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| Position | Power forward |
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| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Orting (Orting, Washington) |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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Isaac Jones is an American college basketball player for the Washington State Cougars. He previously played for the Idaho Vandals.
Early life and high school[edit]
Jones grew up in Spanaway, Washington and attended Orting High School. He entered high school at 5'7 and had grown to 6'4 by his senior year.[1]
College career[edit]
Jones did not initially attend college after graduating high school and worked at the loading dock at a pipe manufacturing company. He grew another five inches.[2] A year later, Jones enrolled at Wenatchee Valley College at the urging of a former high school teammate, who was told he could play for the basketball team if he could also find another player who was at least 6'8.[3] In his final season with the Knights, he was named the Northwest Athletic Conference Player of the Year after averaging 25.3 points and 13.2 rebounds per game.[4]
After three years at Wenatchee Valley College, Jones transferred to Idaho.[5] He was named the Big Sky Conference Newcomer of the Year and second team All-Big Sky after averaging 19.4 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.[6] Following the end of the season, Jones entered the NCAA transfer portal.[7]
Jones ultimately transferred to Washington State.[8] He averaged 15.3 points and 7.6 rebounds per game and was named first team All-Pac-12 Conference.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ Vinnick, Jamey (December 12, 2023). "From tiny teen to college beast: The wild journey of WSU's Isaac Jones". 247Sports.com. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ Olson, Eric (March 22, 2024). "Isaac Jones once loaded trucks. Now the Washington State star plays for Sweet 16 spot". APNews.com. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ "Isaac Jones' remarkable journey from walk-on to NWAC-leading scorer". Wenatchee World. March 9, 2022. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ Boling, Dave (March 20, 2024). "Dave Boling: Hard-working Isaac Jones has gone from pipe-supply company to supplying WSU with an inside presence ahead of NCAA Tournament opener". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ "Vandals sign prolific JC forward Isaac Jones after he spurns Power 5 teams". Moscow-Pullman Daily News. June 1, 2022. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Wiebe, Stephan (March 9, 2024). "WASHINGTON STATE MEN'S BASKETBALL: Hoops success wasn't always part of life for Wazzu star Isaac Jones". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Pixley, Trevan (April 27, 2023). "Transfer portal continues to haunt Vandals". Moscow-Pullman Daily News. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Clark, Colton (May 12, 2023). "Isaac Jones, a star forward for Idaho last season, transfers to Washington State". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ "Washington State standout Isaac Jones to compete at prestigious Portsmouth Invitational Tournament". The Spokesman-Review. April 2, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024.