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2021-22 Men's Basketball Roster
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Jersey Number 14
Jayden Stone
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-4 / 195
- Position:
- Guard
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Perth, Australia
- High School:
- Sunrise Christian
- Major:
- B.S. in Psychology with an Emphasis in Performance and Sport Psychology
Bio
| 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.
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