Shakara Jones Jersey #15 yellow Full Game parts 1-3

(HS) St. Charles, MO (Francis Howell Central HS)

2011-12 Asteras Greece A1 27,5 mins per game, 9,3ppg, 52,1 FG%, 6,1RPG , 0,9 apg , 0,3bpg , 0,5spg , 1,8 to pg

College:

2007-2008: Missouri (NCAA): 31 games: 10.5ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 47.4%, 3Pts: 40.0%, FT: 51.1%
2008-2009: Missouri (NCAA, starting five): 30 games: 10.3ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 50.4%, 3Pts: 25.0%, FT: 50.5%
2009-2010: Missouri (NCAA, starting five): 30 games: 9.1ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.8apg, FGP: 43.0%, 3PT: 20.0%, FT: 61.3%
2010-2011: Missouri (NCAA, starting five):31 games: 34 min; 9,6 ppg;  5,6 rpg; FGP: 44,8%; FT: 58,7%

Junior (2009-10): Started 29 of 30 games during her junior campaign ... ended the year with 907 career points, just 93 shy of 1,000 ... posted 9.1 ppg. and ranked second on the team with 5.5 rpg. ... grabbed a team best 2.6 offensive boards per game ... reached double figures 10 times ... recorded two double-doubles on the year ... had 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting to go along with 10 rebounds against Memphis ... posted 15 points and 10 rebounds in a game with Ball State ... scored a season high 17 points against Florida A&M ... also reached double figures against Indiana (15), Colorado (15), Arkansas-Pine Bluff (13), Oklahoma (13), North Texas (11), Iowa State (11), and Texas (10) ... also secured at least 10 rebounds against Colorado (11) and Bradley (10).

Sophomore (2008-09): Started all 30 games in her sophomore season year with theTigers ... led the team in shooting percentage, coming in at a 50.4 percent clip ... ranked third in both scoring and rebounds with 10.3 ppg. and 4.3 rpg. ... scored in double-digits in 15 of 30 games last season, including eight of the last 12 contests ... contributed with season highs of 22 points and seven rebounds against Indiana .. tied season high of seven rebounds and scored 15 points against Oklahoma State ... played a personal best 48 minutes in a triple-overtime game against Holy Cross, when she notched 22 points on 10-of-15 shooting from the floor ... ended the season with 11 points and seven rebounds against Texas in the Big 12 Tournament.

Freshman (2007-08): Named to the Dallas Morning News and Waco Tribune's Big 12 All-Rookie teams ... reached double figures in 16 games ... recorded three double-doubles on the year ... started 27 games in her inaugural season ... was third on the team in scoring with 10.5 ppg. and second in rebounding at 5.5 rpg. ... opened her career in impressive fashion with 27 points and 14 rebounds against Murray State ... the 27 points were the most by a Tiger in her Mizzou debut ... scored 20 points and pulled down 13 rebounds against Texas State ... picked up her third double-double of the year with 17 points and 10 rebounds against UMKC ... played a career high 44 minutes and posted 16 points and seven rebounds in Mizzou's upset of No. 11 Oklahoma in the Big 12 Tournament ... hit 7-of-8 shots from the floor as she scored a team high 15 points at No. 23 Texas A&M ... posted 18 points at Kansas on 7-of-8 shooting from the floor ... narrowly missed a double-double with 17 points and nine boards against Stephen F. Austin ... dished out a personal best four assists against Marshall.

High School:Earned EA Sports All-America second team honors and was a McDonald's All-America and Gatorade Player of the Year nominee in 2007... named the 2007 Miss Show-Me Basketball and the St. Louis American Fab 5 Player of the Year ... amassed 2,439 points, 849 rebounds and 282 blocks over her four-year career ... rankedNo. 98 overall by Blue Star Basketball ... four-year starter at Francis Howell High School for coach Brian Ricker at Francis Howell Central where she was a four-time first-team all-state selection by the MBCA and the 2007 St. Louis Post-Dispatch Player of the Year .. was a four-time GAC South IAABO Player of the Year ... averaged 23.8 ppg., 8.0 rpg. and 3.0 bpg. as a senior to lead school to a 21-6 mark ... helped Francis Howell Central to the Gateway Athletic League and District 6 titles ... scored at least 20 points 22 times and totaled six double-doubles in 2007 and posted a career high 35 points ... led the St. Louis area with 25.2 ppg., to go along with 8.3 rpg., 2.0 apg. and 1.6 spg. as a junior ... named a Street & Smith All-America honorable mention, Student Sports Junior All-American and a MaxPreps All-America HM in 2006 ... in her prep career, she has averaged 23 points, eight rebounds, 1.5 assists, 2.0 steals and 2.48 blocks per game ... also a four-time Gateway Athletic Conference All-Academic selection.

Letter of Recommendation

Shakara Jones

To Whom it may concern,

I had the wonderful opportunity to coach Shakara Jones for three years at the University of Missouri but I have known her and her family for years before that. I must say that in my 29 years of coaching, that she is by far one of the most coachable and talented individuals that I have ever worked with. Shakara is also one of the best “team” players you can have as a coach as well. How does she do it?  She works her tail off every day and never takes a play off. She listens and works hard to please you as a coach. When you talk about her ability, she is very versatile. She has the ability to defend any position on the floor.  Offensively,, she can step out and hit the three and be comfortable facing the basket or she can go down low and has a variety of moves that are tough to defend. Whatever type of play or style of play, Shak can fit in because she will always work harder than anyone else.

Shakara is a very caring and warm hearted person that is so needed for a team. She has always been one to take players under her wing and help them out. She will be the teacher, mentor and encourager whenever it is needed and she will do it even when its not.  Shakara embraces her coach and her teammates and has the energy and positive outlook of a great leader but she also has an intense competitiveness that puts their opponents on their heels.

I highly recomend Shakara Jones to be a part of your organization and program. She will not disappoint and you will have great success with her addition. Please feel free to contact me or call me if you need anything or want more information. I have included this information on the top right of this page.

Thanks for your time and consideration.

Sincerely yours,

Cindy Stein