Jake Jones (basketball)

Jacob Jones (born May 9, 1949) is an American former professional basketball player.^[1] He played for the Philadelphia 76ers and Cincinnati Royals during the 1971–72 season after his collegiate career at Assumption College.^[1]

Born (1949-05-09) May 9, 1949 (age 77)

Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)

Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)

High schoolNeptune
(Neptune Township, New Jersey)

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Jake Jones

Jones with Assumption in the 1970–71 season
Personal information
Born	(1949-05-09) May 9, 1949 (age 77)
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school	Neptune (Neptune Township, New Jersey)
College	Assumption (1968–1971)
NBA draft	1971: 6th round, 97th overall pick
Drafted by	Philadelphia 76ers
Playing career	1971–1977
Position	Shooting guard
Number	36, 12
Career history
1971	Philadelphia 76ers
1971–1972	Cincinnati Royals
1971–1974	Trenton / Hamilton Pat Pavers
1974–1975; 1976–1977	Hazleton / Jersey Shore Bullets
Career highlights
2× NCAA Division II All-American (1970, 1971)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference
Medals Men's basketball Representing the  United States Universiade 1970 Turin United States

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Jones played in the Eastern Basketball Association (EBA) for the Trenton / Hamilton Pat Pavers and Hazleton / Jersey Shore Bullets from 1971 to 1977.^[2]