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Collis Jones

b. 1949

American basketball player (born 1949)

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Born 1949. Collis Jones is an American basketball player.

J. Collis Jones (born July 3, 1949) is an American former college and professional basketball player. Born in Washington, D.C., he attended the University of Notre Dame, where he scored 1,367 points for an average of 16.1 points per game. He led the 1969–70 and 1970–71 squads in rebounding with averages of 12.4 and 13.1 rebounds per game, respectively. He was selected in the first round of the 1971 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks and also in the 1971 American Basketball Association (ABA) player draft by the Dallas Chaparrals. He played exclusively in the ABA, including for the Kentucky Colonels and Memphis Sounds.

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St. John's College High School, University of Notre Dame

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People whose lives overlapped Collis Jones's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Collis Jones?

American basketball player (born 1949)

When was Collis Jones born?

Collis Jones was born on 3 July 1949 in Washington, D.C..

What is Collis Jones's occupation?

Collis Jones is a basketball player.

What nationality is Collis Jones?

Collis Jones is American.

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Β· Wikidata: Q3683286

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