Plays hero in win over Mountaineers Jones supplied 16 points (6-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 35 minutes Saturday in Texas' 72-70 win over West Virginia. Impact Jones came through in the clutch for the Longhorns in what was perhaps the top moment of his collegiate career, hitting a go-ahead three-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining in the second half to help Texas improve to 10-1. The big shot likely had significant meaning for Jones, who had been diagnosed with leukemia exactly three years earlier before successfully resuming his career in November 2018. The fifth-year player has played a key part in the Longhorns' hot start to the season, averaging 13.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.9 treys in 28.8 minutes per game over 10 appearances.
JANUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE