Friday, March 15, 2019

Stanford recruit Haley Jones named 2019 Naismith girls' high school player of the year

Naismith player of the year Haley Jones is headed to Stanford next season.
espnw.com, March 15, 2019

Stanford women's basketball recruit Haley Jones was awarded the Naismith Trophy as the Girls' High School Player of the Year on Friday.

Jones, the No. 1 prospect in the espnW HoopGurlz Top 100, averaged 26.1 points and 12.1 rebounds per game this season for Archbishop Mitty (San Jose, California).

Jones joins Chiney Ogwumike (2010) as the only two Stanford recruits to win the award. Other past Naismith winners include Christyn Williams (2018), A'ja Wilson (2014), Breanna Stewart (2012), Maya Moore (2006-07) and Candace Parker (2003-04).

Jones, a 6-foot-1 wing, finished her career at Archbishop Mitty with 2,126 points and 1,058 rebounds. She is next scheduled to play in the McDonald's All American Games on March 27.


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