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My dad is a graduate (of Texas) A&M, so I was raised to hate the Longhorns. At the time, we were rooting against Texas, but now here I am.” Taylor Jones never thought she’d be playing collegiate basketball for the Texas Longhorns, as she stated in an interview with The Daily Texan. In fact, she grew up in a house that particularly disliked burned orange — The Jones were much more of a maroon family.

“She’s had her fair share of injuries, and she’s way different. Our team will tell you she’s tough. She’s down there battling every night… I’m really proud of Taylor, because she’s way different. She knew that if she was going to impact our team, she had to be way different.” The senior forward scored 1000 points for the program and earned praise from the head coach, Vic Schaefer. Even though it may feel like a successful career so far, it has had its fair roadblocks, especially her injuries. So, let’s dive deep into the personal history of the forward.

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Where is Taylor Jones from? What’s the Texas star’s nationality?

As stated previously, the family is located in Texas. Taylor Jones is an American national; she is from Forney, Texas. She would attend Dallas Christian School and which was a stepping stone for her basketball career. During HS, she was a five-star recruit plus was the #15 overall player as per Prospects Nation. The 6-foot-4 star scored over 2,000 points throughout her high school career and earned two District MVP recognitions.

Taylor Jones got an invitation for the USA Basketball U17 Trials in Colorado Springs and was part of the Adidas All-American team twice. After high school, the choice was Oregon State. But during her freshman year, her mother sadly passed away. Since then, she has leaned on her faith and her teammates to get her to where she is now.

Is Taylor Jones religious? 

As per her Instagram bio, “Psalm 46:5”, which is a famous bible verse. which hints that she is a believer in Christianity. The Bible verse reads: “God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.” Psalm 46 is not just her Instagram bio, but it is also a tattoo on the side of her ankle. During her freshman year at Oregon State, Taylor Jones’ mom passed away from lung cancer in 2019.

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From maroon roots to burnt orange success, has Taylor Jones redefined loyalty in college sports?

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When (my mom) was diagnosed with cancer, that was like her verse. And our whole side of the family really used that and leaned on it, and that sort of just became my verse too.” During the Elite 8 matchup against TCU, the Longhorns athlete added ‘DMFJ’ in her mother’s fond memory. “The ‘D’ stands for Deanna, the ‘J’ stands for Jones, and you can probably figure out the other two words,” Jones told USA TODAY Sports on Sunday.

Taylor Jones continued to talk about the family’s beliefs and religious values. “She knew that God was going to be with her, and we did too, and she was going to live the best life that she had with the time that she had.

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What is Taylor Jones’ ethnicity?

There is no information on her ethnicity. But she is part of a blended family. According to her official Texas Longhorns roster, Keith Jones and the late Deanna are the parents of Taylor Jones. Now, she also has a stepmother named Linda. Apart from them, she has four siblings and one of them is a twin. The 6-foot-4 star has three sisters: Tori, who is Taylor’s twin, Carlie, and Morgan. and they also have a brother, Tyler.

As we got to know more about Taylor Jones, it’s clear she’s not just a standout talent in women’s basketball—she’s a force in the making. With a foundation built on resilience, family support, and relentless drive, Taylor is poised to leave a lasting impact on the sport. Every challenge she faces only fuels her determination to succeed, and the world of women’s basketball should be ready for the powerful force she’s becoming. The best is yet to come.

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