Mark Jones (basketball, born 1975) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | May 25, 1975 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Milwaukee Trade and Technical (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1998 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1998–2007 |
| Career history | |
| 1998–1999 | Fort Wayne Fury |
| 1999–2000 | Morges |
| 2000–2001 | JL Bourg |
| 2001–2002 | Élan Chalon |
| 2001–2002 | Cocodrilos de Caracas |
| 2004–2005 | Great Lakes Storm |
| 2005 | Orlando Magic |
| 2006–2007 | Colorado 14ers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Mark Jones (born May 25, 1975, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is a former professional basketball player. He played as a small forward. Mark Jones is known for his time in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
He also played in other professional leagues around the world. His career shows that hard work can lead to big dreams.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Mark Jones was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He went to Milwaukee Trade and Technical High School. After high school, he played college basketball.
He played for a few different colleges. These included Anderson from 1993 to 1995. He then played for Minnesota in 1995–1996. Finally, he played for UCF from 1997 to 1998.
College Achievements
While at UCF, Mark Jones earned some important awards. In 1998, he was named the TAAC Player of the Year. TAAC stands for the Atlantic Sun Conference. He was also the TAAC Newcomer of the Year. This means he was the best new player in the conference. He was also on the First-team All-TAAC.
Professional Basketball Career
After college, Mark Jones was not chosen in the NBA draft. This is called being undrafted. However, he still pursued his dream of playing professionally. He played in several leagues before reaching the NBA.
Playing in the NBA
At 30 years old, Mark Jones joined the Orlando Magic. This was during the 2004-05 NBA season. He played in ten games for the team. During his time with the Magic, he averaged 2.3 points per game.
Other Professional Leagues
Besides the NBA, Mark Jones played in other leagues. In the United States, he played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He also played in the NBA Development League.
He also played basketball internationally. He played in leagues in Switzerland, France, and Venezuela. In 2005, he was recognized for his skills. He was selected to the All-CBA Second Team. This shows he was one of the top players in that league.
Family Connections
Mark Jones has a nephew who also plays basketball. His nephew's name is Trey McKinney-Jones. Trey is also a professional basketball player.
See also
In Spanish: Mark Jones (baloncestista de 1975) para niños
