And 1 star joins Phoenix Flame
November 7, 2006 - International Basketball League (IBL)
Phoenix Flame News Release
Phoenix, AZ-The Phoenix Flame, an expansion team in the International Basketball League, have added Tony Jones to their 2007 roster. Jones, better known as 'Go Get It' from the And 1 Mix Tape Tour and the ESPN showStreetball, will play shooting guard and both forward positions for the Flame.
Jones, 6'8", played at Mesa Community College (1997-1999) before transferring to Chicago State University to complete his collegiate career. Jones has played in several summer pro leagues, earning individual workouts with the Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies.
Jones first competed on the And 1 Mix Tape Tour in 2003 as an opposing player before earning a permanent spot during the Phoenix tour stop in June of 2006.
Phoenix Flame Owner Stephen Moss-Kelley-"Tony is a great addition to our team. He is clearly a great showman, but fans will also be impressed by the fact that he is a complete basketball player."
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