University of Memphis Athletics
2017-18 Women's Basketball Roster
Jersey Number 20
Manaya Jones
- Position:
- Forward
- Height:
- 6-4
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Memphis, Tenn.
- Prev School:
- Old Dominion
Career
Has played in 31 college games with 12 starts as a true freshman at Old Dominion.
2018-19 (Redshirt-Sophomore)
2017-18 (Sophomore)
2016-17 (Old Dominion)
High School
Personal
Daughter of Anthony Jones … has one sister … father, Anthony Jones, played for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Has played in 31 college games with 12 starts as a true freshman at Old Dominion.
2018-19 (Redshirt-Sophomore)
- Appeared in three games for the Tigers, scoring four points and grabbing nine rebounds
- Pulled down a career-high six rebounds against Jackson State (11/7)
2017-18 (Sophomore)
- Did not play due to NCAA transfer rules
2016-17 (Old Dominion)
- Saw action in 28 games for her 17-14 Old Dominion squad with 12 starts as a true freshman
- Averaged 3.3 points and 2.6 rebounds per game
- Finished the year shooting 46.5 percent from the floor
- Was third on her team in blocks with 14
High School
- Earned AA All-State Honors as well as being named District and Region MVP
- Ranked in the Top 100 by espnW and 16th overall at her position
- Named to the Class AA All-State team as a junior after averaging 24.0 points per game, 16.0 rebounds per game, and 5.0 blocks per game
- Named All-District and All-Region MVP
- Considered WKU, Florida, Wake Forest, Clemson, Virginia Tech, Minnesota, and LSU
Personal
Daughter of Anthony Jones … has one sister … father, Anthony Jones, played for the Los Angeles Lakers.
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