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Jonquel Jones Named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

July 25, 2023 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
New York Liberty News Release


NEW YORK - The WNBA announced today that New York Liberty center, Jonquel Jones, has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from Tuesday, July 18 to Sunday, July 23.

In her three most recent contests, Jones averaged 18.7 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game while converting on a combined 63.6% (21-33) from the field, 53.8% (7-13) from three, and 100% (7-7) at the free throw line.

On July 21, the 2021 MVP totaled a season-high 27 points on 71.4% (10-14) shooting from the field, including 40% (2-5) from three, a season-high-tying 11 rebounds, three assists, and three blocks.

Highlighted by her 10-point first quarter on July 23, which helped set the all-time WNBA record for most points scored in a single quarter (44), Jonquel finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds while shooting 54.5% (6-11) from the field and 57.1% (4-7) from deep; marking her second consecutive double-double and fourth of the season.

Over the last two contests, Jones is averaging 11.5 first-quarter points with a shooting split of 80% (8-10) from the field and 100% (4-4) from three.

This weekly honor is Jones' 13th of her career as a member of the Eastern Conference and the 52nd all-time in Liberty history.

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