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.