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Basketball Biography

Jonquel Jones

“JJ”

Bahamian · Nassau, Bahamas · Born 6 October 1994

Center / Forward
2021
w n b a m v p
2022, 2024
w n b a title
Bahamian
nationality
multiple
all- star

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Former WNBA MVP, two-time champion and one of the most complete and dominant post players in league history.

Jonquel Jones was born in Nassau, Bahamas on 6 October 1994. One of the most versatile and physically dominant players in WNBA history, Jones won the WNBA MVP award in 2021, leading the Connecticut Sun to the best record in the league. A 6ft 1in forward-center with a complete offensive game, exceptional rebounding and the ability to stretch the floor with her shooting, Jones later moved to New York Liberty where she won the WNBA Championship in 2024 alongside Sabrina Ionescu. She had previously won the title in 2022 with the Las Vegas Aces as part of their deep roster. She has been a multiple All-Star and All-WNBA selection, and represents the Bahamas internationally. Her combination of size, skill, shooting and rebounding make her one of the most complete big women the WNBA has ever seen.

Famous For

Dominant center/forward, WNBA MVP, rebounding champion

Playing Style

How They Played

Versatile big with outside shooting, strong rebounding and defense

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Elite two-way player who led Connecticut Sun to multiple Finals

Best Known For

WNBA MVP 2021

She won the WNBA MVP award in 2021 while leading the Connecticut Sun to the best record in the league, and later became a WNBA champion with the New York Liberty in 2024.

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Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • WNBA MVP 2021
  • WNBA Champion 2022, 2024
Career Journey

Timeline

2016 📌 WNBA debut with Connecticut Sun
2017 🥇 WNBA Most Improved Player
2021 🥇 WNBA MVP Award
2021 🎯 Led league in rebounding
2022 🏆 WNBA Champion
2024 🏆 WNBA Champion
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Jonquel Jones

Her completeness — she rebounds, scores from the post and perimeter, defends and leads. Few WNBA big women have combined all those skills at an MVP level.

WNBA MVP, awarded after she led the Connecticut Sun to the best record in the league.

Jonquel Jones was born on 6 October 1994 in Nassau, Bahamas.

Connecticut Sun, Las Vegas Aces (briefly) and New York Liberty.

Yes — she won with the Las Vegas Aces in 2022 and the New York Liberty in 2024.

Career Timeline — Jonquel Jones
2016
WNBA debut with Connecticut Sun
2017
WNBA Most Improved Player
2021
WNBA MVP Award
2021
Led league in rebounding
2022
WNBA Champion
2024
WNBA Champion
WNBA MVP 2021
WNBA Champion 2022, 2024