Get to Know Seth Jones, NHL Hopeful

The 18-year-old is blazing a path in the hockey world.

A Bright Future - Seth Jones is being eyed as the No. 1 pick for the 2013 NHL Draft on June 30, a position that would also make the 18-year-old the first No. 1 African-American pick in the league. Keep reading for a look at his journey so far. — Britt Middleton (Photo: Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Early Life - Jones was born in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 3, 1994. He currently plays defenseman for the Portland Winterhawks in the Western Hockey League. (Photo: Marissa Baecker/Getty Images)
Famous Family - He is the son of Ronald "Popeye" Jones, who played in the NBA from 1993 until 2004. Ronald Jones is currently an assistant coach with the Brooklyn Nets. (Photos from Left to Right: Mike Stobe/Getty Images, Chris Chambers/Getty Images) Carving His Own Path - Despite his father's hoop skills, Jones says he was never pushed into any particular sport. In a recent interview with USA Today, Jones said, "I'm grateful that I had a dad who let me do what I like to do." (Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) 

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A Bright Future - Seth Jones is being eyed as the No. 1 pick for the 2013 NHL Draft on June 30, a position that would also make the 18-year-old the first No. 1 African-American pick in the league. Keep reading for a look at his journey so far. — Britt Middleton (Photo: Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

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