From Jamaica to NCAA Stardom: The Aiko Jones Story

From Kingston, Jamaica to the NCAA National Championship, Aiko Jones has lived a story few athletes ever get to tell. In this episode of It's 5:02 Somewhere, Aiko opens up about her journey through UofL volleyball, her emotional top moment as a Cardinal, her experience going pro, and what brought her back to Louisville as a coach.

CHAPTERS

0:06 – Intro: Aiko’s legacy in Louisville volleyball

1:00 – Growing up in Jamaica & first love for volleyball

4:05 – Joining the Jamaican National Team at 16

5:58 – Why she chose Louisville over everything

9:45 – Behind the scenes of the 2019 Elite Eight run

16:37 – From heartbreak to Final Four and beyond

24:19 – Why the Louisville fan base is different

27:22 – Aiko’s creative passions beyond volleyball

30:24 – Adjusting to life as a pro volleyball player

33:01 – "I did not want to be a coach..."

38:19 – Aiko's most emotional moment at UofL

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