Jones leaving Saint Joseph's for N-B-A

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Even though he wasn&#39;t picked in the draft, Saint Joseph&#39;s center Dwayne Jones is skipping his senior season for a shot at the N-B-A.<br> <br> Jones was fifth in the nation in rebounding and blocks. He&#39;s close to signing with the Minnesota Timberwolves.<br> <br> Jones averaged eleven-point-six boards and three blocks last season. He was not selected in the N-B-A draft and was eligible to return for his senior season because he had not hired an agent.<br> <br> (Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)