James Jones (basketball player)
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| Position | Small forward |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Team | Phoenix Suns |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | October 4, 1980 Miami, Florida |
| College | University of Miami |
| Draft | 2nd round, 49th overall, 2003 Indiana Pacers |
| Pro career | 2003–present |
| Former teams | Indiana Pacers 2003-05 |
James Andrew Jones (born October 4, 1980 in Miami, Florida) is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA.
The 6'8" (203cm), 215 lb (98 kg) small forward who attended American Senior High was picked 49th by the Indiana Pacers in the 2003 NBA Draft out of the University of Miami. After playing in only six games during his rookie campaign, he played almost a full season during 2004-05, averaging 4.9 points per game while also ranking 25th in the NBA in three-point conversion percentages (39.8%).
Jones was traded by the Pacers to the Suns on August 25, 2005 in exchange for a 2008 second round draft pick.
[edit] Awards
2002-03 Honorable Mention All-Big East Conference Team
2002-03 Verizon Academic All-American
2002-03 Big East All-Academic Team
2001-02 All-Big East Conference Third Team
2001-02 Verizon Academic All-District III selection
2001-02 Big East All-Academic Team
2000-01 Big East All-Academic Team
1999-00 Big East All-Academic Team
1998-99 Class 6A Player of the Year in Florida
1998-99 First-team All-State Selection
1998-99 First-team All-Dade County Selection
1998-99 Miami Herald Boy’s Basketball Player of the Year
