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Get To Know: Aaron Jones
11/4/2011 | Men's Basketball
Nov. 4, 2011
On the court, Aaron Jones is a high-energy 6-foot-8 forward about to begin his freshman season for Ole Miss. Jones is a native of Pascagoula, Miss., and has impressed his Rebel teammates with his drive and work ethic in the preseason. He averaged 20 points and 16 rebounds as a senior at Gautier High School last year.
While the Rebels are expecting Jones to add quality depth to the frontcourt as a rookie, he recently let us know more about himself off the court in the Q&A below.
Get To Know: Aaron Jones
Favorite music to listen to during pregame: No Quitter, No Getter - Lil Wayne
Funniest guy on the team: Nick Williams
If not basketball, then … Broadcasting
What does Coach AK say the most? "Earn your right."
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Bus Driver
Person you admire most: My grandparents
When did you dunk for the first time? 9th grade
How many siblings? One sister
Celebrity look-a-like: Mario
Favorite Ole Miss uniform: Blue
Craziest student section in the SEC: Florida
Who taught you basketball? My high school coach