Texas fans have helped raise over six figures in support of the Andrew Jones and Family Support Fund after the sophomore guard was diagnosed with leukemia last week.
The University of Texas helped launch the fund, with all donations heading towards the medical and necessary family-related expenses for Jones that are allowed within NCAA rules.
Although Jones’ diagnosis was tough for many around college basketball, the fund has helped raise over $104,000 in just over five days. Over 1,300 people have donated towards the fund, which is the only family-approved way to help Jones and his family with medical costs.
The website for the Andrew Jones and Family Support Fund can be found right here.
A former McDonald’s All-American, Jones was in the midst of a solid sophomore season with the Longhorns before the public announcement last week. Jones averaged 13.5 points and 2.0 assists per game in 10 games this season.
Without Jones in the lineup, Texas won an emotional double-overtime thriller over TCU at home. After the win, Texas coaches and players honored Jones with signs of support. The Longhorns lost their lost Big 12 game by a point on the road at Oklahoma State as the Cowboys honored Jones before the game with special shooting shirts in his honor.
The Cowboys will wear these special shooting shirts in honor of Texas guard Andrew Jones. We're behind you all the way, Andrew! #Big12Family #okstate pic.twitter.com/L1JScWCAzk
— OSU Cowboy Basketball (@OSUMBB) January 13, 2018