North Carolina Central University Athletics

2014: Played in eight matches (22 sets) in her rookie season for the Maroon and Gray … totaled eight blocks, seven kills and six digs … had a season-high five kills against Florida A&M (Oct. 3) and tallied four digs and four block assists against Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 5)  

High School: Graduated from Wakeland High School in 2014 … during her two seasons spent on varsity she collected 38 kills, 133 blocks, 16 solo blocks, 48 digs and three service aces according to MaxPreps.com … Jones was also named to the All-Academic Team for District Nine 4A her junior and senior season, a member of the National Technical Honor Society, received a community service award and was a part of the National Society of High School Scholars.

Personal: Born Anastaja Shirlyce Jones on November 21, 1995 in Houston, Texas … daughter of Selwyn and Raquel Jones … father is a former NFL defensive back, most recently playing for the Denver Broncos in the 1997 … enjoys shopping, dancing, movies, traveling, attending sporting events and working out.