Stanfords two-time All-America, a Santa Cruz native and alum of Mitty, was selected sixth in Mondays WNBA draft by the Dream. Thriving after Mitty: Morgan Cheli opts for UConn, Haley Jones heads to WNBA, New cold front heads to Bay Area. Heres when the deadline is for all counties. Just kind of having that be the standard, I think Im going to be able to just bring that energy., Reach Marisa Ingemi: marisa.ingemi@sfchronicle.com; Twitter: @marisa_ingemi. I love the pressure. 4 before the event, Mitty defeated the three teams ranked ahead of it on consecutive nights, including longtime rival St. Marys-Stockton 57-50 in the final. SAN JOSE (KPIX) Haley Jones wasn't ready for her high school basketball career to end last week when Archbishop Mitty lost in the semifinals of the NorCal playoffs to Salesian. We play travel ball together, compete at USA Trials together, and it's a stressful environment. (Olson) Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at the high school gym. Both have won national titles for their respective programs. Im thrilled to announce that the journey will continue in the basketball capital of the world.. This biographical article relating to a United States basketball player, coach, or other figure born in the 2000s is a stub. Haley lives in Santa Cruz. Archbishop Mitty's Haley Jones signed her letter of intent after the She . Actress: Madeline. Its the second consecutive season that a Stanford player was taken sixth: Lexie Hull went to the Indiana Fever in the same spot last year. Shes put in the time to make herself one of the most versatile players in the country, Phillips said. And she'll be joined by a fellow Archbishop Mitty Monarch, too.. It was a very tough process because all the coaches that I have been talking to are Hall of Fame coaches and are all doing great things at their respective schools, Jones said. Jones had 32 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists. "We wanted this game bad," Brink said. The seeds of that decision were planted when Jones was in the sixth grade and attended one of Stanford's youth basketball's camps. Tournament MVP Kate Munnerlyn was dominant for the top-ranked Lancers (14-1), throwing a two-hitter with 14 strikeouts in the championship game, a 3-0 win over San Ramon Valley-Danville. Those that didnt fit are randomly positioned in the office of coach Sue Phillips. Her salary would be $72,727 in 2024 and $79,999 in 2025 before Atlanta (or any other team) would have a team option at $90,908 in 2026. And live up to the label she does. Shes averaging 20.7 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game and every prominent head coach in America is appearing at Mitty games or is scheduled to do so including UConns Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley of South Carolina. Its a young group with good veteran pieces as well, Jones said. [2] "After the game they stopped and bought as many as they could," she said. Dream co-owner Renee Montgomery told reporters in Atlanta, Im hype. of JoAnn Schilb and Archbishop Mitty). Late in the third round, the Connecticut Sun selected Stanford forward/center Ashten Prechtel at No. About one-third of their baskets come on assists. In four. For just 12 cents a day for a year, you can have access to all the digital content at mercurynews.com and eastbaytimes.com. At Stanford, it wasnt really my role to 3-point shoot. For that reason, Jones has a box at her Santa Cruz home chock full of recruiting letters from every elite college basketball program in the nation. End-of-the-Oregon Trail-July 2016: Agile perimeter threat with superior size in the front court; manufactures, elevates on jumper to the arc; drives, draws contact and finishes plays in traffic; consistent production on both ends of the floor; among the most versatile prospects in the 2019 class. Four days after Cheli's announcement, Haley Jones -- another Mitty alum and a national prep player of the year -- was selected sixth in the WNBA draft by the Atlanta Dream. Shes someone that I really looked up to and was the first Mitty legend in the womens basketball program. This is more nervous than Ive been in any basketball game, Jones said during a live ESPN interview following her selection. Then to be drafted by a team with Danielle is simply amazing.. Ce que je ressens l'ide de jouer avec une lgende de Mitty est dur dcrire. She creates shots, scores from everywhere and is an enthusiastic rebounder. Listed at 6-foot-1, Jones has spent time playing the point and at forward and likely will have a role as a facilitator for the Dream. glasses after the nation's No. Notre Dame won the national title last season. 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Ecstatic, Mitty coach SuePhillips said of news that Jones and Robinson will play together. Mitch Stephens has been writing about high school sports in the Bay Area since LeBron James was born (1984). 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. VanDerveer's last "number one recruit" was Chiney Ogwumike. The . Its so well deserved. We have a good connection. Haley Jones - WNBA.com - Official Site of the WNBA Haley Jones College/Country: Stanford Position: Guard Height: 6-1 Birthdate: May 23, 2001 Birthplace: Santa Cruz, CA High School:. All the chatter is about next year instead of this year, even though the current Cardinal team has been highly ranked all season. Her father, Patrick Jones, is a former Colorado College player, whereas her mother, Monique Jones, used to play basketball for Metro State. Among the many elite Bay Area athletes he's covered as preps are Jason Kidd, Gary Payton, Jahvid Best, D.J. Im excited to join it and I think I can impact the team in different ways.. She can literally play any position on the court and do so effectively.. Hatty Jones is an actor and a writer from London. 5-ranked junior in the country. The Dream backcourt also includes fellowMitty alum Danielle Robinson, acquired by Atlanta in a January trade. 1 team in the nation since winning the Nike Tournament of Champions in late December. 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But if thats something thats going to be asked of me, Im going to do what Ive always done and make the best of my role and impact the game in every way that I can, which I think is in all facets.. The Stanford. But it is only February.. 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There's no sport Mitch doesn't relish covering and no profile he doesn't find interesting. Ive won three Pac-12 championships, two Final Fours. Several mock drafts, includingESPNs, projected her to go to Atlanta for that reason. She finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds. 1 recruit chose to play for the Cardinal in a signing-day ceremony Stanford Cardinal guard Haley Jones drives and scores against the Utah Utes in the third quarterat Maples Pavilion in Stanford on Jan. 20. Darren Yamashita/SBLive Sports/ 2023 Darren Yamashita - DYama. Late last November Jones sat in front of a gymnasium full of classmates and announced her commitment to play at the college level on live TV. When she slipped on the Stanford cap while flanked by parents Patrick and Monique, a large crowd that included teammates, coaches, teachers, administrators and classmates erupted. 1 recruit chose Stanford in a signing-day 8 ranking into title defense. "Getting that call from Haley was just awesome," said Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer who has received a bunch of "awesome" phone calls recently. Haley Jones and Tara VanDerveer pose for a picture after one of Jones' high school basketball games. "Grandview is our next target," Jones said. Haley Jones is the No. member FIBA U17 World Cup All-Tournament Team in 2018. Jones is regarded as the number one recruit in the nation, which is a first for any female basketball player in the Bay Area. She has helped Mitty, the nation's top-ranked girls team, to a 19-0 record. 34 overall. The Cardinal won six in a row to end the season, and if they don't win their first national championship since 1992 this year, there should be plenty of opportunities with Haley Jones in the fold. Her first film was Madeline, which she made when she was 10. Ultimately Jones chose Stanford for the same reason many of her predecessors chose the prestigious school. Its a young group, and with good veteran pieces as well, but Im excited just to get to work, Jones said. We know that wherever her next stop may be, she will make a tremendous impact both on and off the court.. 1 ranking. She has an ability to do a little bit of everything, and I think thats going to complement the group we have already, Padover said, adding that Jones can guard three or even four positions. Alex Simon is a sports digital strategist and editor for Bay Area News Group. He enjoys weekend adventures and loves In-N-Out Burger a bit too much. The 6-foot-2 junior guard made the announcement on Twitter, picking the Huskies over more than 40 other schools. Warriors Draymond Green ejected from Game 2 for stomping Kings Sabonis When we sat here in the stands today, neither my wife or I had any idea, Fred Jones said. USA Trials-May 2017: Agile perimeter prospect brings size, versatility to the front court; manufactures, delivers in half-court game, off the dribble, draws contact, makes plays; stretches the defense out; consistent delivery off the dribble. Always on the Top 10 nationally, and the visits were great.. A lot of people did talk about what I cant do, downsides of my game, whatever it may be, Jones said. Mitty finished the season at 28-3 and . San Marin-Novatos baseball team stunned Serra 6-4 in the Service Champions Classic championship game on a pair of two-run homers in the seventh inning, one by Anthony Scheppler to tie the game and the other from Cole Chamberlain with two out tso win it. (Photo courtesy of JoAnn Schilb and Archbishop Mitty). Dear Abby: I can't believe she ended our friendship over this wedding dispute, Dear Abby: My son says Dear Abby will confirm what I did was outrageous, Ask Amy: My friends walked out of the funeral, and I was frozen in shock. VanDerveer got the good news Monday night. "The labels in high school that's high school," VanDerveer said of Jones' many accolades. Fred Jones, Haleys grandfather, could not believe it. Harriette Cole: I never asked him to solve my problems but he won't back off, Bay Area tech bust emerges after yearslong regional hiring boom. Jones already has plenty of Team USA international . At the moment, there's really only one elite player on the court. Jones will head to Atlanta, where she said she has several family members in the area, and join a versatile and deep Dream backcourt that includes another fellow former Mitty star Danielle Robinson, who Atlanta acquired in a January trade. Former Mitty High star Haley Jones finds her footing in her first Final Four appearance Getty Images Haley Jones (right) celebrates with teammate Fran Belibi (5) during the Final Four. Phillips said shes already mapping out road trips for Atlanta games. I dont think it ever really left, its just bringing it back to the forefront. Im incredibly happy for Haley and her parents to fulfill a lifelong dream in the WNBA. ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at the high school gym. "It's a decision that sets you up for life.". Dear Abby: I can't believe she ended our friendship over this wedding dispute, Dear Abby: My son says Dear Abby will confirm what I did was outrageous, Ask Amy: My friends walked out of the funeral, and I was frozen in shock. Mitch Stephens. It's that sort of tough love and intensity VanDerveer hopes can help Jones reach her potential. (Randy Vazquez/ Bay Area News Group), Archbishop Mitty's Haley Jones (30) drives around Cardinal Newman's Hailey Vice-Neat (13) in the second quarter during the Northern California Open Division girls basketball championship game at Santa Clara University's Leavey Event Center Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. 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