George Washington University Athletics
10/21/2026 12:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Jonquel Jones, will have her #35 retired and hung inside Charles E. Smith Center on Nov. 17 as GW hosts Temple at 6 p.m. Jones is set to become the first player in program history to have her number retired.
During her time in Foggy Bottom, Jones put together one of the most impressive careers in GW history. The 2015 Atlantic 10 Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year left the program as just the third player all-time to record 1,000 points, 800 rebounds and 100 blocks. She led the nation in rebounding during her senior season, averaging 14.6 per game, while also securing two A10 regular season and tournament championships. Her GW career culminated in January of 2024, when she was inducted into the GW Athletics Hall of Fame.
Since taking off the Buff & Blue jersey for the final time, what Jones has done on the hardwood has been nothing short of world-class. The sixth overall selection in the 2016 WNBA Draft, Jones' trophy case features nearly every single honor a professional basketball player can achieve.
Included in her accolades are the 2017 WNBA Most Improved Award, the 2018 WNBA Sixt...