Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Brionna Jones:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Brionna Jones
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born December 18, 1995
  • Hometown: Havre de Grace, Maryland, USA
  • Height: 6’3″ (1.91 m)
  • Weight: 230 lbs (104 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6’6″
  • Shoe Size: Size 11 US (women’s)
  • Jersey Number: #42
  • Position: Center
  • High School: Aberdeen High School (Aberdeen, Maryland)
  • College: University of Maryland (2013–2017)
  • WNBA Draft: Selected 8th overall in the 1st round of the 2017 WNBA Draft by the Connecticut Sun
  • Teams Played For:
    • Connecticut Sun (2017–present)
    • Overseas teams in Russia and Turkey during offseasons
  • Championship Rings: Brionna Jones has not won a WNBA championship yet.
  • Children: None publicly known
  • Siblings: She has a brother, Jarred, who played basketball professionally overseas.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Brionna Jones’ player archetype is that of a sturdy interior finisher and two-way post anchor, a power big who does a lot of her best work through strength, touch, timing, and positioning rather than flashy perimeter creation. Defensively, she plays as a physical paint presence who can hold her ground, clean the glass, generate steals for a frontcourt player, and consistently impact possessions as one of the more dependable post defenders in the league. Offensively, Jones operates primarily as an efficient low-post scorer, screen setter, offensive rebounder, and interior release valve, with a game built around sealing deep, finishing in traffic, and punishing defenses around the basket. Physically, her 6-foot-3 frame, strong base, and balance make her difficult to move off her spots, and her play style reflects that profile: tough, composed, efficient, and team-oriented, with an emphasis on winning the paint, finishing high-percentage chances, and giving a lineup reliable two-way muscle inside. (WNBA)

Sources:

WNBA — Brionna Jones Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status & More
Swish Appeal — WNBA Hoopers Hierarchy: No. 28-30 Brionna Jones, Kayla McBride and Kelsey Mitchell
Winsidr — Free Agency Update: Brionna Jones Cored by Connecticut Sun
Register Citizen — Brionna Jones looking to catch on with Connecticut Sun