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  Anthony Jones

Anthony Jones

Player Profile

Class:
Freshman

Hometown:
Houston, Texas

High School:
Yates

Height / Weight:
6-10 / 196

Position:
F

Experience:
HS

INTANGIBLES / One of the highest-ranked recruits in program history • Has better than average shooting range • Adds incredible length when defending the perimeter • National recruiting rankings include: No. 27 HoopScoop.com, No. 30 Scout.com, No. 30 CSTV/Hoopmaster, No. 45 Rivals.com and No. 6 small forward by Scout.com and No. 9 by Rivals.com.

2008-09 [TRUE FRESHMAN] / Played in 25 games as a reserve forward • Averaged 2.4 points and 1.3 rebounds in 9.2 minutes • Ranked fifth on team with 12 3-point field goals made • Made BU debut vs. Paul Quinn, scoring nine points with six rebounds in 19 minutes • Blocked two shots in 20 minutes in win vs. Centenary • Added two points, two rebounds and two blocks in 85-43 win vs. Southern • Scored three points in 12 minutes in win over Prairie View A&M • Scored career-high 12 points in 27 minutes in win vs. Texas A&M • Chipped in eight points in career-high 29 minutes at Oklahoma State • Scored three points in 11 minutes vs. Missouri in Big 12 Championship title game.

HIGH SCHOOL / One of Texas' most prized high school recruits • Ranked as a top 50 prospect by eight national recruiting services • Averaged 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.1 blocks per game for Yates as a senior • Led Yates HS into ESPN High Elite 25 national rankings after knocking off two national powers during senior season (2007-08) • Was an All-District 20-4A first team pick after leading Yates to the district title with a 12-0 record • Scored 23 points in Yates' win over Helen Cox HS (Harvey, La.) and star recruit Greg Monroe • MVP of Houston vs. the Nation Tournament • Scored team-high 22 points in win over then-No. 9 Oak Hill Academy and 25 points in win over then-No. 3 St. Patrick • Houston Area Basketball Coaches Association Co-Player of the Year as a senior• TABC Class 4A All-State selection • Also a 2008 EA SPORTS second team All-American • Earned first team All-District 20-4A honors after averaging 14 points, 12 rebounds and eight blocks per game as a junior • Played in "Top20 Cream of the Crop" game at 2007 Pangos All-American Camp in Los Angeles.

PERSONAL / Full name is Anthony O. Jones • Born April 3, 1989, in Houston, Texas • Son of Delvon Harris • Pre-Business major • Aspires to play professionally in the NBA.

Total 3-Point Rebounds
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
2008-09 25 0 231 9.2 22 65 .338 12 45 .267 5 8 .625 11 21 32 1,3 11 0 5 8 11 6 61 2.4
TOTAL 25 0 231 9.2 22 65 .338 12 45 .267 5 8 .625 11 21 32 1.3 11 0 5 8 11 6 61 2.4