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Edgar Jones

b. 1956

American basketball player (born 1956)

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Born 1956. Edgar Jones is an American basketball player.

Edgar Jones (born June 17, 1956) is an American former professional basketball player, who had a career in the National Basketball Association (NBA), from 1980 to 1986.

College career In his sophomore year of college basketball, with the University of Nevada, Reno, Jones led the school to a 15–12 record, the Nevada Wolf Packs first winning season in eight seasons. During his time playing for the Wolf Pack (1975–79), Jones set the school's all-time total points scored record with 1,877 points; a record which stood until broken by the Wolf Pack's Nick Fazekas, on November 18, 2006. Jones' jersey number 32 was officially retired by the University of Nevada, upon his retirement. He was the first Wolf Pack player to be given that honor.

Professional career After his graduation from college, Jones was drafted in the second round, with the 31st overall pick of the 1979 NBA draft, by the Milwaukee Bucks. During his NBA career, he played for teams such as the San Antonio Spurs and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jones also participated in the 1984 Slam Dunk Contest, in Denver.

Jones played for the Lehigh Valley Jets of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) during the 1979–80 season. He was selected as the CBA Rookie of the Year and named to the All-CBA First Team.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
Barringer Academy of the Arts & Humanities, University of Nevada, Reno
Awards
Continental Basketball Association Rookie of the Year Award; Greek Basketball Cup; Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball
Also known as
Edgar Jones Jr., E.J.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Edgar Jones?

American basketball player (born 1956)

When was Edgar Jones born?

Edgar Jones was born on 17 June 1956 in Fort Rucker.

What is Edgar Jones's occupation?

Edgar Jones is a basketball player.

What nationality is Edgar Jones?

Edgar Jones is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Edgar Jones

Β· Wikidata: Q2343352

Β· DBpedia: Edgar Jones (basketball)

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