Q&A With University Of Miami Sophomore Forward James Jones

Feb. 6, 2001

Q: Who in your family do you idolize?
A: I idolize my mom (Jennifer Harris) because she raised me by herself. Shesacrificed going to college for me.

Q: What do you watch on television?
A: I watch the show Law and Order. A friend turned me on to it about sevenmonths ago. Now I try to watch the reruns everyday.

Q: What type of movies do you like to watch?
A: I like action and suspense type movies. They keep you on the edge of yourseat. I’m not into romance movies.

Q: What was the last movie you went to see?
A: The last movie I went to see was Antitrust. It was about illegal activityin the computer industry.

Q: When was the last time you were amazed about one of your accomplishments?
A: Probably the Seton Hall game this season. I hit a jumper from about threesteps behind the three-point line. When it left my hand I thought to myself’What did I just do?’ Then it went in.

Q: What are some of your favorite hot spots?
A: I really don’t go out. I prefer to hang out in my room.

Q: What two traits would you like to take from any two of your teammates?
A: I would like to take Darius’ (Rice) aggressiveness offensively. He has noconscience. The other would be the work ethic of Rodrigue (Djahue). He isthe hardest working person I’ve ever met.

Q: What would you say has been your favorite moment at Miami?
A: That would probably be last season when we beat Pittsburgh on the road. Iscored 16 points that night and it was the first time I felt I was a majorreason the team won.

Q: What about you would people be surprised to know?
A: I kept a daily diary my junior and senior years of high school. I stillhave it but I don’t write things everyday.

Q: If your house was burning down and your family was safe, what would you run back inside to save?
A: The family photo of my mother, my father, my two baby sisters and mylittle brother. It was taken on Easter Sunday of my senior year and highschool and means a lot to me. It’s kept in my trophy case.