Texas Basketball: 5 reasons this could be a big season for Andrew Jones

A player that everyone is rooting for in the nation resides with Texas basketball in 2018-19 in junior combo guard Andrew Jones.

An inspirational moment for the college hoops landscape hit on opening night on Nov. 6 at the home arena of Texas basketball. Combo guard Andrew Jones hit the court for the first time since returning from his battle with leukemia. During one of the most followed storylines of the 2018 off-season, even outside of the Texas basketball program, Jones made progress in his unexpected battle with cancer.

This is something that rarely strikes the college hoops world. Witnessing such a swift recovery and fierce and brave battle from Jones is a story that brings about hope for fans across the country. Jones is an inspiration to all that will continue to be recognized as he tries to help Texas basketball succeed on the court this season.

He opened the 2018-19 campaign with nine minutes on the floor and one point, one steal, one assist, and one rebound. Jones was 0-for-2 shooting from the field, but the fact that he racked up any amount of points is what matters. Texas claimed the 71-59 win at home at the Frank Erwin Center over the Eastern Illinois Panthers in the season opener.

The contributions that Jones is making on and off the court for the Horns continues to help this program succeed. He’s a very natural scorer when he’s on the floor, and an inspirational figure to all off of it.

Here’s a look at the definitive five reasons why the Texas Longhorns combo guard Andrew Jones is primed for a big season in 2018-19 in his return from his battle with leukemia.