Ozell Jones

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Ozell Jones
No. 8, 20
Center / Power forward
Personal information
Born (1960-11-20)November 20, 1960
Long Beach, California
Died September 7, 2006(2006-09-07) (aged 45)
Lancaster, California
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 11 in (211 cm)
Listed weight 235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school Long Beach Polytechnic
(Long Beach, California)
College Wichita State (1979–1981)
Cal State Fullerton (1982–1984)
NBA draft 1984 / Round: 4 / Pick: 90th overall
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
Pro playing career 1984–1994
Career history
1984–1985 San Antonio Spurs
1985 Los Angeles Clippers
1985–1986 Mulat Napoli (Italy)
1986–1987 Cincinnati Slammers (CBA)
1987 Miami Tropics (USBL)
1987–1988 Quad City Thunder (CBA)
1988 Miami Tropics (USBL)
1989–1990 Tulsa Fast Breakers (CBA)
1993–1994 Tri-City Chinook (CBA)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Ozell "Hoppy" Jones (November 20, 1960 September 7, 2006) was a professional basketball player. Born in Long Beach, California, he was listed at 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) and weighed 235 lbs. Jones first played collegiate ball with the Wichita State University (1979–1981) and helped the Shockers reach the Elite 8 in his second year. He later transferred to Cal State Fullerton to play for the Titans in 1982-1984. He entered the 1984 NBA Draft and was chosen in the fourth round (90th pick overall) by the San Antonio Spurs.[1] On October 24, 1985, Jones was waived by the Spurs. He later signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Clippers on March 31, 1986 but played only three games. After his stint in the NBA, Jones first played overseas in Italy (1986–1987) then spent the rest of his professional career playing in the CBA for the Cincinnati Slammers (1986–1987), Quad City Thunder (1987–1988), Tulsa Fast Breakers (1989–1990) and Tri-City Chinook (1993–1994). He also participated in the USBL with two stints for the Miami Tropics in 1987 and 1988. After retiring, Jones operated a big and tall men's clothing store in Lancaster, California.

Death

On September 7, 2006, Ozell Jones was found by relatives shot dead in his apartment.[2] He was 45 years old. According to police reports, Jones bled to death from a single gunshot wound to the upper torso.[3] The investigation on this case currently remains open.

Notable Awards

  • USBL Championship (1987)
  • CBA All-Star (1990)[4]

References

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