University of California, Santa Barbara

HIGH SCHOOL
Played her prep career as a small forward/center at Vista Murrieta High School (2014-15) and Chaparral High School (2011-14) under the tutelage of Chris Jones and Kelsie Woodard, respectively…Made First Team All-League as a senior and junior and made Second Team All-League as a sophomore…As a junior, she averaged 16.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game…That year, she scored 24 points and eight rebounds in 70-38 win over Poly (12/6/13)…In 2013-14, led Chaparral in capturing the CIF Championship and the league crown…That year, the Pumas competed in the CIF Southern Sectionals…Also competed in soccer.

PERSONAL
Kali Tiana Jones was born on May 5, 1997 in Denver to parents Anne-Marie and Leary…Has two older brothers, Kenton and Kyle…Nicknames are K and KJ…Roots for the Denver Broncos, the Miami Heat, and the Cleveland Cavaliers, while her favorite athletes are Peyton Manning and Lebron James…Her favorite movies are Superstar and Toy Story (1,2,3)…Enjoys watching How to Get Away with Murder, Scandal, Walking Dead, The Strain, The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and American Horror Story…Favorite novel is Of Mice and Men, while John Steinbeck is her favorite writer…In her free time, she enjoys working out, watching TV, playing video games, eating, napping, and hanging out with friends…Also recruited by CSUN and Weber State…Deciding between majoring in psychology or sociology…Wants to pursue a career in physical therapy and coaching basketball.