LSU forward Jones won't use senior eligibility

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) LSU starting forward Wendlyn Jones, who is slated to graduate in August and has struggled with two major knee injuries during her college career, has decided not to return to the Lady Tigers basketball team for her final season of eligibility, head coach Pokey Chatman said Thursday.<br> <br> Jones, a native of Bylthville, Ark., started all 36 games last season as LSU won the Southeastern Conference regular season title and made a second straight appearance in the NCAA women&#39;s Final Four.<br> <br> Jones averaged 4.7 points and 5.1 rebounds last season, leaving her career numbers at 5 points and 4.3 rebounds in 93 games.<br> <br> ``Wendlyn has been an integral part of the success our program has enjoyed in recent years. Her experience and competitiveness will be missed next season,&#39;&#39; Chatman said. ``The wear and tear of competition has taken a toll on her body and we have agreed she will not return for her senior season. She will graduate this summer and will go on to do great things in life.&#39;&#39;<br> <br> Jones has been pursuing a degree in psychology.<br> <br> (Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)