Kevin Jones (basketball)
Encyclopedia
Kevin Jones is an American college basketball
player for the West Virginia Mountaineers
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in Westchester County, New York
. In high school Jones played alongside current Rutgers
guard Michael Coburn and forward Jonathan Mitchell. Jones averaged 23 points, 14 rebounds and two blocks per game as a senior. He helped lead Mount Vernon to New York state PHSAA championships in 2006 and 2007. Jones played AAU with current Syracuse
forward Mookie Jones
(no relation) on the Westchester Hawks. Jones was named a Parade All-American in 2008.
and a team high 19 points in a loss to Louisville
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College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
player for the West Virginia Mountaineers
West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball
The West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball team represents West Virginia University in NCAA Division I college basketball competition. It is a member of the Big East Conference. West Virginia most recently reached the Final Four of the 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, led by...
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High school
Kevin Jones attended Mount Vernon High SchoolMount Vernon High School (New York)
Mount Vernon High School is a high school in the City of Mount Vernon in Westchester County, New York, and is part of the Mount Vernon City School District.-Basketball:Mount Vernon is a perennial powerhouse in the State of New York as well as the nation....
in Westchester County, New York
Westchester County, New York
Westchester County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. Westchester covers an area of and has a population of 949,113 according to the 2010 Census, residing in 45 municipalities...
. In high school Jones played alongside current Rutgers
Rutgers Scarlet Knights men's basketball
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights Men's Basketball team represents Rutgers University and is a NCAA Division I college basketball team, which competes in the Big East Conference...
guard Michael Coburn and forward Jonathan Mitchell. Jones averaged 23 points, 14 rebounds and two blocks per game as a senior. He helped lead Mount Vernon to New York state PHSAA championships in 2006 and 2007. Jones played AAU with current Syracuse
Syracuse Orange men's basketball
The Syracuse Orange men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball team representing Syracuse University. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Big East Conference...
forward Mookie Jones
Mookie Jones
Mookie Jones is a 6'6", 190 lbs. forward who plays for the Syracuse Orange.-High school:In his senior season at Peekskill High School, Jones averaged 17.1 points per game and was named to the 2008 First-Team Journal News Westchester/Putnam All-Star team. The New York State Sportswriters...
(no relation) on the Westchester Hawks. Jones was named a Parade All-American in 2008.
College career
Kevin Jones is currently a Sophomore and a starting forward on the West Virginia MountaineersWest Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball
The West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball team represents West Virginia University in NCAA Division I college basketball competition. It is a member of the Big East Conference. West Virginia most recently reached the Final Four of the 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, led by...
Freshman Year
In his first year Jones came off the bench and played significant minutes for the Mountaineers. At the end of conference play, he scored in double figures in 6 of his final 9 games against Big East opponents including a double double with 12 points and 10 rebounds in a win against Notre DameNotre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana, United States. The program competes in the Big East Conference of NCAA Division I. The school holds two national championships in...
and a team high 19 points in a loss to Louisville
Louisville Cardinals men's basketball
The Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team is the 18th winningest college basketball team in NCAA Division I history and has the 10th best winning percentage in college basketball history. Currently coached by Rick Pitino, the Cardinals of the University of Louisville have been to 37 NCAA...
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Year | Games Played | Minutes/Game | Points/Game | Rebounds/Game | Assists/Game | Turnovers/Game | Assist/Turnover | Blocks/Game | Steals/Game |
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2008-09 | 35 | 19.3 | 6.3 | 4.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.22 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
Sophomore Year
In his second year Kevin Jones was one of the most consistent players on the Mountaineers roster. He score in double figures in 29 of the 35 games he played in, including a career high 23 point performance against Cleveland StateCleveland State Vikings men's basketball
Cleveland State Vikings men's basketball started in 1929. Before as Fenn College they were known as the Fenn College Foxes. Cleveland State has been in Division I since 1972. They are a member of the Horizon League Cleveland State was formerly in the Mid-Continent Conference...
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Year | Games Played | Minutes/Game | Points/Game | Rebounds/Game | Assists/Game | Turnovers/Game | Assist/Turnover | Blocks/Game | Steals/Game |
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2009-10 | 35 | 32.7 | 13.6 | 7.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.00 | 0.9 | 0.6 |
External links
- ESPN Profile http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=41841
- West Virginia Basketball Player Profile http://www.msnsportsnet.com/profile.cfm?id=101740&sport=mbball