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Family Says Texas' Andrew Jones Making ‘Positive Strides’ in Leukemia Fight

Texas released a statement from the family of basketball player Andrew Jones on Saturday, saying he was making "positive strides" in his fight with Leukemia.

The University announced Jones was diagnosed with Leukemia on Jan. 10. Since then the school has rallied around him.

Statement from the family of @DrewdotCash:

Andrew was moved to Houston on Jan. 19 and has been receiving treatment at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He is receiving the best possible care and taking the next steps in his recovery ...— Texas Basketball (@TexasMBB) February 3, 2018

Jones was a McDonald's All-American in high school and then averaged 11.