April 19, 2008

Pittsburg Native Jones Signs With Pitt State Women’s Basketball

     PITTSBURG -- Pittsburg State University head women’s basketball coach Lane Lord announced today (Apr. 19) that Aubrey Jones, a sophomore at Independence Community College, has signed a national letter of intent to join the Gorillas for the 2008-09 season.
     Jones, a 6-foot-3 center, helped the Lady Pirates compile a 24-9 record and capture the Jayhawk Conference East title this past winter. She saw action in all 33 games, averaging 2.6 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. The Pittsburg native also registered 18 blocked shots and shot .464 from the field (39 of 84).
    Jones earned honorable mention Kansas Class 2A All-State honors as a senior at St. Mary’s-Colgan High School in 2006. She averaged 15 points and 11 rebounds per game that year, helping the Panthers to an 18-5 overall record.
      “Our coaching staff and players are excited to have Aubrey Jones join the Gorilla family,” Lord said. “Aubrey helps us fill a need in the post position. She has continued to develop her game while playing at Independence Community College under coach Tony Turner. At 6-3, Aubrey runs the floor very well and can finish inside with both hands.”
    Jones is the second player to sign with Pitt State for the 2008-09 season. Amanda Orloske, a 5-10 guard at Wichita Heights High School, inked with the Gorillas during the early signing period last November.

2008-09 Pitt State Recruiting Class
Aubrey Jones, C, 6-3, JR, Pittsburg, Kan./Independence Community College
Amanda Orloske, G, 5-10, FR, Wichita, Kan./Wichita Heights High School