Last Updated on September 11, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s the detailed information on Jonquel Jones:
- Full Name: Jonquel Orthea Jones
- Nationality: Bahamian / Bosnian (naturalized)
- Age: Born on January 5, 1994
- Hometown: Freeport, Bahamas
- Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
- Weight: 215 lbs (98 kg)
- Wingspan: 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m)
- Shoe Size: Size 14 US (women’s)
- Jersey Number: #35
- Position: Power Forward / Center
- High School: Riverdale Baptist School (Upper Marlboro, Maryland)
- College: George Washington University (2012–2016)
- WNBA Draft: 2016, 1st round (6th overall pick) by the Los Angeles Sparks (traded to the Connecticut Sun on draft night)
- Teams Played For:
- Connecticut Sun (2016–2022)
- New York Liberty (2023–present)
- International Teams: Played in South Korea, Russia, and Turkey during the WNBA off-seasons
- Accolades:
- Championship Rings: None as of 2024
- Other Achievements:
- WNBA MVP (2021)
- WNBA Most Improved Player (2017)
- WNBA Sixth Woman of the Year (2018)
- Multiple-time WNBA All-Star and All-WNBA Team selection
- EuroLeague Champion and MVP
- Kids: None reported
- Siblings: Jonquel has five siblings, but specific details about them are not widely reported.
Jonquel Jones is known for her versatility, combining size, skill, and athleticism. She is a dominant presence on both ends of the court, excelling in scoring, rebounding, and shot-blocking.