Askia Jones facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 3, 1971 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality | American / Venezuelan |
| High school | John Marshall (San Antonio, Texas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Kansas State (1990–1994) |
| NBA Draft | 1994 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1994–2010 |
| Career history | |
| 1994 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 1994–1995 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1995 | Illiabum Clube |
| 1995 | Aspac Jakarta |
| 1995–1997 | Rio Claro Basquete |
| 1996–2001 | Guaiqueríes de Margarita |
| 1997 | Polluelos de Aibonito |
| 1997–1998 | Apollon Limassol |
| 1998–1999 | Flamengo |
| 1999–2000 | Joventut Badalona |
| 2001 | Los Barrios |
| 2001–2002 | Shell Turbo Chargers |
| 2002–2004 | Trotamundos de Carabobo |
| 2005–2009 | Gaiteros del Zulia |
| 2010 | Guaros de Lara |
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 45 (4.1 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 11 (1.0 rpg) |
| Assists | 16 (1.5 apg) |
Askia Rahman Jones, born on December 3, 1971, is a former professional basketball player from both America and Venezuela. He played as a shooting guard and stood about 6 feet 5 inches tall.
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Askia Jones' Basketball Journey
Askia Jones went to Kansas State University and was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. When he finished college, he was the third-highest scorer in the school's history. Over his four years in college, he averaged 14.8 points per game.
Amazing College Scoring Record
On March 24, 1994, Askia showed off his incredible scoring skills. He scored 62 points in just 28 minutes against Fresno State. This happened during the 1994 NIT quarterfinals. It was the second-highest score ever in a college basketball postseason game!
In that same game, he made 14 three-point field goals. This set a new record for three-pointers in a postseason game. He was also the first player to make 14 three-pointers against an NCAA Division I opponent.
Askia Jones is also the last player in Division I men's basketball to score 60 points in a game that ended in regular time. Other players who scored 60 points, like Eddie House in 2000 and Ben Woodside in 2008, needed extra overtime periods to reach that score.
Playing Around the World
Askia's father, Wali Jones, was also a professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. After a short time with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 1994–95 season, Askia decided to play basketball in many different countries.
He played professionally for almost 20 years! His career took him to places like Venezuela, Brazil, Indonesia, the Philippines, Portugal, Cyprus, and Spain.
Later, Askia became a citizen of Venezuela. He even played for the Venezuela national basketball team in the 2005 FIBA Americas Championship. His team won the bronze medal, which is a great achievement!
More About Basketball Records
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball players with 12 or more 3-point field goals in a game
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball players with 60 or more points in a game
See also
In Spanish: Askia Jones para niños
