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Texas' Andrew Jones Receives Standing Ovation in Return from Leukemia Treatment

Texas Longhorns junior guard Andrew Jones made an emotional return to the court Tuesday after missing 20 games last season because of leukemia treatment.

Upon entering Texas' 71-59 win over Eastern Illinois as a substitute in the second half, Jones received a standing ovation from those in attendance at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas:

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Jones, who is recovering from a broken toe, recorded one point, one rebound, one assist and one steal in nine minutes.