The comeback story of Texas Longhorns guard Andrew Jones, now classified as a redshirt sophomore, will get to write a new chapter when the Horns open against Northern Colorado at the Erwin Center in less than two weeks. According to head coach Shaka Smart at Big 12 Media Day on Wednesday, it may be a chapter that features significant contributions from Jones.
Jones was initially diagnosed with leukemia in January of 2018 and continued receiving treatments last season as he practiced with the team. The first two games featured Jones playing 11 total minutes, but because he continued to receive treatments and had to practice with a PICC line, he wasn’t able to make any more appearances for the Horns.