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Jersey Number 22
Jayden Stone
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-4 / 180
- Position:
- Guard
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Perth, Australia
- High School:
- Sunrise Christian
- Major:
- B.S. in Psychology with an Emphasis in Performance and Sport Psychology
| Read | GCU future etched in Stone Watch | Newcomer interview |
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Grand Canyon |
2021-22 | Sophomore
- Returns to GCU for second season.
- Saw action in the season's first 13 games (10 or more minutes in 12 of those games) before injuring knee at a practice prior to Jan. 29 game against New Mexico State. Returned for light action in the WAC and NCAA tournaments.
- Threw a lob off the backboard to Gabe McGlothan on Jan. 16 vs. Bethesda in a play that landed No. 3 on SportsCenter's top 10.
- Got in the scoring column in 12 of his 15 appearances including five or more points in the first seven games of his collegiate career.
- Had well-rounded performance against Benedictine-Mesa on Nov. 29, scoring eight points with three steals, three assists and two rebounds.
- Knocked down all 10 of his free throws.
Sunrise Christian Academy |
Bel Aire, Kan. |
- Moved to powerhouse Sunrise Christian program for senior season in 2019-20.
- Helped lead the school to a 22-3 record against a national prep schedule.
- Had a 17-point effort on a nationally televised 91-48 victory against Hillcrest Prep in the Hoophall Classic.
- Team was seeded third heading into GEICO Nationals before cancellation due to COVID-19.
- Named a McDonald's All-American nominee.
Sacred Heart Catholic HS |
Anniston, Ala. |
- Played junior season at Sacred Heart in 2018-19.
- Named 2019 Alabama 2A Player of the Year.
- As a junior in 2018-19, helped lead the Cardinals to the Class 2A championship game.
- He averaged a double-double with 21.2 points and 10.2 rebounds.
- Was considered the state's top 2020 basketball prospect prior to departing for Kansas.
- Earned first team all-state honors.
Central Park Christian HS |
Birmingham, Ala. |
- Played sophomore season at Central Park in 2017-18 before being forced to transfer after school ended basketball program.
Personal |
- Parents are Shawn and Tracey Stone.
- Grew up in Western Australia before moving stateside for high school hoops, a difficult decision to leave family.
- Father, Shawn, played basketball at MiraCosta College (1991 to 1993) and Cal State Northridge (1993 to 1995). He was the Matadors' leading rebounder in 1993-94 with 134 boards. He spent four years in the Marines prior to playing college basketball. He had a seven-year professional career in Australia, where Jayden was born.
- Hobbies off the court include attending church functions and playing cards.
- Chose GCU as he "had been praying earlier, asking the Lord to guide my steps. Then Coach Drew called."
- Had offers from many programs, giving closest consideration to Auburn, Baylor and Michigan State.
- If he wasn't playing basketball, it'd be Australian football.
- Favorite bible verse is Isaiah 40:31 which he used in his post announcing his commitment to GCU.
- His favorite professional sports teams are the Los Angeles Lakers and Tottenham Hotspurs.
- His top three athletes to watch growing up include Kobe Bryant, Cristiano Ronaldo and his father.
Head Coach Bryce Drew Sits Down with Daron Sutton
Tuesday, November 04
Inside the Locker Room: Coach Drew’s Pregame Message to Team
Tuesday, November 04
GCU Men's Basketball vs. Purdue Fort Wayne - Postgame with Jaden Henley, Nana Owusu-Anane
Tuesday, November 04
GCU Men's Basketball vs. Purdue Fort Wayne - Postgame with Bryce Drew
Tuesday, November 04
