Getting to know…Gerald Jones III
Legal Name: Gerald Jones III
Preferred pronouns: He him
Date of Birth: 2/19/2001
Birth Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Social Media
Twitter: the_geraldjones
Instagram: g3jones

Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Basketball 
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: 
One of the top players in New England 
Won a high school championship 
All conference in JUCO 
Won a conference championship at USF 
What is your favorite sports memory? High school at Brewster Academy spending time with my teammates 
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? Dad

Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: I was apart of University of South Floridas Honors Society 
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: N/A

Family 
Son of Tangula Wright and Gerald Jones
Brothers and/or sisters: Brianna Jones and Eli Godette 
Does anyone in your family play college or pro sports? Sister played volleyball at Georgia State and head coach at Emory University won a national championship 
Dad played pro basketball in France and played at the university of San Diego 

Fun 
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I'm left handed 
What is your dream job? Sports agent after basketball
Why did you choose Chicago State? Felt like home 
Do you have a sports hero? Kobe Bryant his work ethic, dedication, and drive
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Hangout with my girlfriend 
What is something you can brag about yourself besides your athletic accomplishments? My GPA
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Los Angeles Lakers
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Super Competitive
What is your favorite food? Tacos and Lasagna
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Tacos
What or who motivates you to work hard? Jesus Christ 
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? God always has a plan for you it’s not your job to question it, it’s your job to follow and listen and one day you’ll see why GOD did that for you 
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Jesus Christ, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant 
What is your go-to song at Karaoke night? Let’s get it huncho
Do you play musical instrumentals: Piano 
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Playing pro basketball or managing athletes
What's the most DARING/CRAZIEST thing you've ever done? Got stung by a bee
How many languages do you speak?  Spanish and English