01-08-2025
Former lady Longhorn signs first pro deal
After a stellar college career, Taylor Jones is taking her talent overseas. The former Longhorn signed with Lointek Gernika Bizkaia on Thursday. As she begins her professional career in Spain, Jones leaves behind a memorable legacy in Austin full of unforgettable moments.
During her time as a Longhorn, Jones was a scoring machine, recording 1,117 points in 98 games. She also made her presence felt on the boards with 6262 rebounds, including 237 that came on the offensive end. Regardless of the opponent, the talented center found a way to make an impact. Due to her play, Jones added some hardware to her trophy case.
Her accolades as a Longhorn include Lisa Leslie Center of the Year finalist honors for the 2024-2025 campaign. The Dallas Christian High School product was also an All-Big 12 Honorable Mention selection during the 2023-2024 campaign. Those are just two examples of how she made headlines while in Austin.
Over the last few months, Jones has stayed busy preparing for her next opportunity. In April, she was invited to the USA Basketball 3x3 developmental camp. There, the Texas native got to showcase her skills against some of the best talent in the nation.
Although fans will have to adjust their clocks to keep track of Jones, she will have a large following in Austin. She was part of a Longhorns team that nearly won a national title just a few months ago. Now she can continue adding to her impressive resume for a team that will improve by having her in the lineup.
