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Full Name: Perry Jones III

Current Team: N/A

Born: Sep 24, 1991 (32 years old)

Birthplace/Hometown: Winnsboro, Louisiana

Nationality: United States

Height: 6-11 (211cm)     Weight: 235 (107kg)

Hand: Right

Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent

Agent: Harrison Gaines, Charles Misuraca

Draft Entry: 2012 NBA Draft

Early Entry Info: 2012 Early Entrant

Drafted: Round 1, Pick 28, Oklahoma City Thunder

Pre-Draft Team: Baylor (So)

High School: Duncanville High School [Duncanville, Texas]

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Thunder Intrigued By Perry Jones III Versatility, Length On Defense
Perry Jones defends Kevin Durant with athleticism and length in practice that he rarely sees.

John Rohde/Oklahoman

Durant Plans To Mentor Perry Jones
Kevin Durant plans to take a hands-on approach to Perry Jones’ development as an NBA player.

Nick Gallo/Thunder.com

Thunder Sign Perry Jones III
The Thunder have signed Perry Jones III to a contract.

RealGM Staff Report

Perry Jones Sustained Knee Injury Prior To Arriving At Baylor
Perry Jones III was medically red-flagged by NBA team doctors over concerns about a meniscus issue in his knee.

Oklahoman

Thunder Intend To Blend Talents Of Perry Jones
Sam Presti was looking for a player who would mesh well with an already successful team.

NBA.com

Lakers Tried To Trade Into First Round For Sullinger Or Perry Jones
The Lakers made several attempts to move into the first round in Thursday's draft, targeting both Jared Sullinger and Perry Jones III.

Mark Medina/Los Angeles Times

Perry Jones Might Have Meniscus Issue In Knee
Perry Jones is one player who may slide further than expected.

Chad Ford/ESPN

Rockets Bring In Perry Jones For Second Visit
A source says the Magic like Perry Jones and he could eventually be included in a proposal for Dwight Howard.

Sam Amick/SI.com (via Twitter)

Henson, Zeller, Perry Jones, Moultrie, Nicholson Workout For Sixers
The Sixers own the 15th, 45th and 54th overall picks and appear to be leaning towards taking a big man with their highest selection.

John N. Mitchell/Philadelphia Inquirer

Perry Jones III Blames Lack Of Confidence For Previous Struggles
Perry Jones has struggled with poor shot selection and a tendency to disappear for long stretches of games.

NBA.com

Zeller, Leonard On Bucks' Short List Of Draft Targets
The Bucks have worked up a short list of draft targets and Tyler Zeller and Meyers Leonard have made the cut.

Racine Journal Times

Perry Jones III Intrigued By Possibility Of Joining Bucks
Perry Jones III is intrigued about the possibility of playing with Brandon Jennings.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Perry Jones III Feeling Confident Ahead Of Draft
Perry Jones III sounds ready to tap into his considerable talent.

SI.com

NBA Talent Evaluators Torn On Perry Jones III
Two NBA general managers are torn on whether to select Perry Jones III in the upcoming draft.

ESPN.com

Field Set For NBA Draft Combine
Sixty players are scheduled to attend the 2012 NBA Draft combine in Chicago on June 7th and 8th.

RealGM Staff Report

NBA Releases List Of 2012 Draft Early Entrants
The NBA announced that 66 players, including 49 players from U.S. colleges and 17 international players, have filed as early entry candidates for the 2012 NBA Draft.

RealGM Staff Report

Perry Jones III Declares For Draft
Perry Jones is projected as a lottery pick in this year's draft.

Press Release

Perry Jones, Quincy Miller Close To Draft Decisions
Perry Jones III and Quincy Miller are projected as first round picks.

ESPN.com

Perry Jones Not Concerned With Individual Matchups
Perry Jones is averaging 7.7 points on 50 percent shooting in three NCAA tourney games.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Perry Jones Defends Inconsistent Tourney Run
Perry Jones is averaging 4.5 points in two NCAA tourney games.

New York Times

Missouri Beats Baylor To Win 2012 Big 12 Tournament
Kim English was named Tournament MVP, scoring 69 points over Missouri's three victories.

RealGM Staff Report

Perry Jones Undecided On Draft
Perry Jones III has yet to make a decision on whether or not he'll enter the NBA draft.

Dallas Morning News

Robinson, Miller, Nash Headline 2012 Big 12 Awards
Thomas Robinson is joined on the All-Big 12 First Team by teammate Tyshawn Taylor, J'Covan Brown of Texas, Marcus Denmon of Missouri and Royce White of Iowa State.

RealGM Staff Report

Perry Jones 50-50 On NBA Draft
Perry Jones III placed the odds of him remaining at Baylor at "50-50."

ESPN.com

NBA GM Not Impressed By Potential Draft Pool
One NBA general manager has not been overly impressed so far by the potential 2012 draft class.

ESPN.com

Robinson, Sullinger, McDermott Lead NCAA POY Straw Vote
Thomas Robinson received 25 first place votes and 98 total points.

ESPN

NBA Exec: Perry Jones' Uneven Play Due To Poor Fit At Baylor
At least one NBA general manager disagrees with Baylor’s use of Perry Jones.

ESPN.com

Perry Jones III Scores 27 In Sophomore Debut
Perry Jones tied a career high in scoring, which was initially set last February against Texas A&M.

RealGM Staff Report

Baylor Needs Improved PG Play To Maximize Talent Of Jones, Miller
Baylor has two lottery talents in Perry Jones and Quincy Miller, but the play of A.J. Walton, Gary Franklin and Pierre Jackson at point guard will go a long ways in determining the team's success.

Joey Whelan/HoopSpeakU

Jones III Was Motivated By Suspension To Remain At Baylor
Perry Jones III made a somewhat surprising decision to return to Baylor for his sophomore season.

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