Nov. 22, 2010
IRVING, Texas - Baylor men's basketball freshman Perry Jones III was named Phillips 66 Big 12 Co-Rookie of the Week for Nov. 15-21 in voting by a panel of media covering the conference. Jones III shares his weekly honors with Iowa State's Melvin Ejim.
It is the first weekly award for Jones III, who is the third active Baylor player to earn Big 12 Rookie of the Week honors, joining LaceDarius Dunn (Nov. 26, 2007, and March 10, 2008) and Quincy Acy (Nov. 24, 2008). Baylor has had at least one player named Big 12 Rookie of the Week in each of the last seven seasons.
Jones III averaged 16.0 points and 9.5 rebounds per game in Baylor's two non-conference home wins over La Salle (Nov. 16) and Jackson State (Nov. 18). The Duncanville, Texas, freshman posted his career-first double-double - 12 points and 11 rebounds - in Baylor's 76-64 win over La Salle. In a 63-49 victory against Jackson State, Jones III scored a career-high 20 points and added eight rebounds.
PJ3 shot 55.6 percent (15-of-27) from the floor in two contests, while adding four blocks and four steals. Through three games, Jones III ranks second on the team in scoring (14.3 PPG) and rebounding (9.0 RPG).
2010-11 BAYLOR BIG 12 WEEKLY HONORS Rookie of the Week 11/22 - Perry Jones III, Fr.
