Sunday, June 20, 2010

Le Havre renewed Joseph Jones

Le Havre announced the signing of the contract extension with American Joseph Jones  (206-F/C-86, college: Texas A&M).


The 24-year old PF/C arrived to Le Havre last summer from Turkey. He appeared 29 times in ProA averaging 9.1 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists. Le Havre ended the season as No.13 with 10-20 score.
Before Le Havre, Joseph Jones spent one year with Oyak Renault Bursa. That was his rookie season as a pro. For 30 games in TBL Jones had 13.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists. 


Jones is a product of Texas A&M University, where he graduated in 2008. In his senior season Jones had 10.3ppg, 5.4rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 48.2%, 3Pts: 40.0%, FT: 68.8% for 36 games. At the end of it he was named All-Big 12 Honorable Mention -08. A year before, Joseph Jones helped his school to reach NCAA Sweet 16. During the summer 2008 he was working out with the Sacramento Kings, but did not secure a deal. At the same time he also participated at Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (Pre-NBA Draft) and Las Vegas Summer League. For 3 games at PIT Jones averaged 14 points and 4.7 rebounds.  


source : eurobasket.com

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