Texas’ Andrew Jones Released From Hospital Amid Battle With Leukemia

After being diagnosed with leukemia, Texas guard Andrew Jones was released from the hospital on Saturday.

The 20-year-old will continue receiving treatments on an outpatient basis. He released this statement on Monday:

“I was released from MD Anderson Cancer Center on Saturday night around 5 p.m. and have started receiving treatments on an outpatient basis. That was a great night and a big step for me and my family.

“My doctors tell me I am continuing to show improvement and that is really encouraging.” […]

“I’m really thankful for all the love and support that has been shown to me and to my family.

“It has truly been overwhelming. I hope you’ll continue to keep me in your daily thoughts and prayers. Together we WILL win this fight.”