Greg Jones (basketball)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 3, 1961 Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Rayen (Youngstown, Ohio) |
| College | West Virginia (1979–1983) |
| NBA draft | 1983: 3rd round, 49th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Indiana Pacers |
| Position | Point guard / shooting guard |
| Career history | |
| 1983–1984 | Wisconsin Flyers |
| 1984–1986 | Evansville Thunder |
| 1986–1987 | Wisconsin Flyers |
| 1987–1988 | Quad City Thunder |
| 1988 | Youngstown Pride |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Gregory Jones (born March 3, 1961) is an American retired basketball player. He was an All-American player at West Virginia University and later Rookie of the Year in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA).
Jones, a 6'2" guard from Youngstown, Ohio, played collegiate basketball at West Virginia. He was a three-year starter for the Mountaineers, leading them to three straight 20-win seasons and consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances in 1982 and 1983.
For his career, Jones scored 1,793 points. He was a three-time first team All-Atlantic 10 Conference choice (Eastern 8 Conference before the 1982–83 season) and was twice named conference Player of the Year in 1982 and 1983. He was also named an honorable mention All-American by the Associated Press both seasons. His senior year, Jones averaged 22.3 points per game, including 32 in an upset of then-#1 UNLV.[1]