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GENERAL CAPSULE: A catalyst for USF's defense... tenacious defender... improved perimeter shot should make her a more relaible offensive weapon... strong work ethic on the floor and in the classroom... named one of USF's team captains this season along with fellow senior Leeane Jensen. 2004-2005 SEASON (1.7 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 1.3 APG, 0.5 SPG): Saw action in 24 games with a career-high 11 starting assignments... scored season-high eight points on 3-of-4 from the field against William and Mary (11/26/04) in the 2004 odwalla Classic... went 3-for-4 from the line against Oakland (11/27/04)... dished out a career-high five assists against San Diego (2/12/05)... matched a season-high with six rebounds three times as a junior - twice against Santa Clara (02/24/05, 03/03/05) and against Long Beach State (12/09/04). 2003-2004 SEASON (4.9 PPG, 1.4 rpg, 1.3 APG, 0.9 spg): Returned from injury in time for West Coast Conference play, seeing action in 14 games with five starting assignments... scored career-high 15 points on 6-of-9 from the field against Portland (1/17/04)... scored 10 points in a win against San Diego (2/21/04) and went 4-for-4 from the line... dished out a career-high four assists against Loyola Marymount (1/3/04)... collected a career-high three steals at LMU (2/26/04). 2002-2003 SEASON (1.6 PPG, 1.2 rpg): Scored season-high 10 points in first collegiate game at #19 Colorado State (11/15/02) in the 2002 Preseason WNIT, converting on 4-of-7 from the floor... scored six points in win against Seton Hall (11/29/02)... ripped down a career-high five rebounds (four offensive) at Saint Mary's (1/11/03). PREP CAREER: Four-year letter-winner at Alhambra High School... won third team All-State honors after averaging 22.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.1 steals per game as a senior... three-time all-league first team selection... selected to the Alameda News Group First Team squad as a senior... named Female Prep Athlete of the Year in 2002... earned the United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award. PERSONAL: Jennifer Lynn Jones... goal for the season is to help the team win... chose USF to be close to home and for the quality of the university and the coaching staff... former NFL running back Ickey Woods and current Major League outfielder and Chicago Cub Tom Goodwin are cousins... best advice is to play the game and not let the game play you... favorite quote is by Eleanor Roosevelt, "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent"... would most like to attend Wimbledon... favorite movies are Lilo and Stitch and A Walk to Remember; favorite music is by Rascal Flatts... enjoys music, travel and going to the beach in her spare time... parents are Shelton and Sandra Jones... born February 24, 1984 in Walnut Creek, CA. STRAIGHT FROM THE COACHING STAFF: "Jenni is healthy and ready to go this season. Her leadership on the court and ability to motivate her teammates will be essential to our success this season. Jenni is a solid contributor for us who will see a lot of minutes this year."
