HOOPS JOURNAL: IN THE LANE : WITH CHRIS JONES – TEANECK H.S.

In a series of player profiles, Hoop Journal sat with Teaneck Highschool Junior Chris Jones! Jones is coming into his own on the court as proven this past weekend, leading his team to The Jingle Bells Holiday Tournament and winning The New Years Jumpoff! Jones is one of the finer pull up jump shooters in the area, who also can knock down the “3”! Division 1 is in his future!

 

 

Fun Facts:                  Hgt: 6’4            Wgt:   185

 

 

Nickname :     CJ5

 

 

Age:    16                                    D.O.B:    February 22, 1994

 

 

Parents:   Patricia   and    Kenneth  Jones

 

 

Siblings:   Jonathan Jones

 

 

Who Inspires You(non athlete):   My father because he is the true definition of a hard worker!

 

 

Favorite Pro Team:  Los Angeles Lakers

 

 

Favorite Player: Kobe Bryant

 

 

Favorite All-time Sneaker:   DMP  Jordan 11’s

 

 

Favorite Artist:  Drake

 

 

Hottest Song On Ipod:  6 foot 7 By Lil Wayne

 

 

Highschool Goals:  Finish out school with a 3.5 GPA

 

 

Future Goals:  Not paying for college

 

 

Something People Would Be Surprised To Know About You:   I’m  a Rapper

 

 

Favorite College Team:  Duke

 

 

Schools Interested In You:  St. Joseph’s, Boston University, Marist, Rider, Iona, Wagner