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Who is Jonquel Jones?

Jonquel Jones is a Bahamian-born professional basketball player and one of the most dominant forwards/centers in the WNBA. Known for her scoring, rebounding, shot-blocking, and three-point shooting, she has established herself as one of the league’s top stars. Jones currently plays for the New York Liberty, after previously spending six seasons with the Connecticut Sun. She is the 2021 WNBA MVP and a multiple-time All-Star.

Quick Facts: Jonquel Jones

Detail Information
Full Name Jonquel Orthea Jones
Born January 5, 1994 (Age: 31)
Hometown Freeport, Bahamas
Height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Position Forward / Center
College George Washington University (2013–2016)
WNBA Draft 2016 – 1st Round, 6th Overall (Los Angeles Sparks, traded to Sun)
Current Team New York Liberty
Jersey Number #35
Career Highlights WNBA MVP (2021), 4× All-Star, 2017 Most Improved, 2018 Sixth Woman, led Sun to 2019 Finals, led Liberty to 2023 Finals

Early Life

  • Full Name: Jonquel Orthea Jones

  • Born: January 5, 1994, in Freeport, Bahamas.

  • Grew up in the Bahamas and later moved to the United States to pursue basketball at a higher level.

  • Attended Riverdale Baptist School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, where she became a standout player.

  • Originally committed to Clemson but later transferred to George Washington University, where she became a star in the Atlantic 10 Conference.

    College Career

    • Played at George Washington University (2013–2016).

    • Became one of the best players in the program’s history:

      • Averaged 16.2 points and 11.9 rebounds per game across her college career.

      • Named Atlantic 10 Player of the Year twice (2015, 2016).

      • Recorded 54 double-doubles, ranking among the best in NCAA women’s basketball.

    • Finished as one of the top rebounders in school history.

      WNBA Career of Jonquel Jones

      • Drafted: 2016 WNBA Draft, 1st Round, 6th Overall Pick by the Los Angeles Sparks.

      • Draft Night Trade: Immediately traded to the Connecticut Sun, where she began her WNBA career.

      Connecticut Sun (2016–2022)

      • Developed into one of the league’s most versatile bigs.

      • 2017 Season: Won the WNBA Most Improved Player Award.

      • 2018 Season: Named WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year.

      • 2019 Season: Averaged 14.6 points, 9.7 rebounds, and helped lead the Sun to the WNBA Finals, where they fell to the Washington Mystics.

      • 2021 Season: Won the WNBA MVP Award, averaging 19.4 points, 11.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game.

      • Became a four-time WNBA All-Star with the Sun and an anchor of their defense and offense.

      New York Liberty (2023–Present)

      • Traded to the New York Liberty in January 2023 as part of a blockbuster deal.

      • Joined Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Courtney Vandersloot in forming a WNBA “superteam.”

      • Helped lead the Liberty to the 2023 WNBA Finals, where they lost to the Las Vegas Aces.

      • Continues to be a key two-way force with scoring versatility and rebounding dominance.