Georgia faces tough test vs No. 8 Bama
No. 8 Alabama presents a tough challenge for GeorgiaMARCH 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shackelford, No. 8 Alabama hold off rival Auburn, 70-58
Jaden Shackelford scored 23 points, made five 3-pointers and helped No. 8 Alabama quash a second-half threat in a 70-58 victory over rival AuburnMARCH 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Role reversal: No. 8 Bama thrives like recent Auburn teams
Alabama men's basketball coach Nate Oats didn’t inherit nearly the same kind of rebuilding task as Auburn’s Bruce Pearl, but he has sure made quick work of itMARCH 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grabs 14 to lead team Jones had two points (1-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt), 14 rebounds, two assists and two steals during Saturday's win over Mississippi State.
Impact Jones recored under five points for a second straight contest, as the senior struggled mightily from the field in this one. However, the forward picked up the slack on the boards and grabbed a season high. In 25 starts with the Crimson Tide, Jones is tallying 11.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per outing.
MARCH 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
No. 6 Alabama holds off Mississippi State 64-59 to win SEC
Jaden Shackleford scored 10 of his 15 points in the second half, and No. 6 Alabama beat Mississippi State 64-59 to clinch its first Southeastern Conference regular-season champions...FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Miss. St. looks for home win vs No. 6 Bama
Mississippi State looks for its fourth straight win over No. 6 Alabama at Humphrey ColiseumFEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 6 Alabama aims to clinch SEC against Mississippi State
No. 6 Alabama visits Mississippi State on Saturday night still trying to lock up the SEC regular season titleFEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Herbert Jones named semifinalist for Naismith Award Senior forward for the Crimson Tide, Herbert Jones, has been named one of 10 finalists for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award....
FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Shackelford's 27 helps No. 8 Alabama hold off Vandy, 82-78
Jaden Shackelford scored a season-high 27 points and No. 8 Alabama came from behind to beat Vanderbilt 82-78 and move a step closer to a Southeastern Conference championshipFEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alabama's stat sheet filler Jones helps lead renaissance
Herb Jones is no longer mostly just a rebounder and defensive stopper, like Alabama is no longer just a middle-of-the-pack basketball team in the Southeastern ConferenceFEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No game Thursday Alabama's contest scheduled for Thursday against Texas A&M has been postponed.
Impact The Crimson Tide are one of six SEC teams to see its game canceled Thursday due to the weather system moving through the area. Alabama is next scheduled to take the floor Saturday when Vanderbilt comes to Tuscaloosa.
FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jones, No. 11 Alabama blow out Georgia, 115-82
Herbert Jones scored 17 of his career-high 21 points in the first half and No. 11 Alabama had a blistering shooting day in a 115-82 rout over GeorgiaFEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
In starting lineup Jones (back) will start satruday's game against Georgia.
Impact Despite missing out on some practice this week, Jones will tough it out again Saturday for the Crimson Tide. Coach Nate Oats did indicate there's a chance Jones will get a night off at some point down the stretch if Alabama gets a comfortable lead within the conference standings, but he will presumably fill his usual role against the Bulldogs.
FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes part in shootaround Jones (back) participated in the team's shootaround ahead of Saturday's game against Georgia, Charlie Potter of 247 Sports reports.
Impact Jones hasn't practiced since Tuesday's game against South Carolina due to a back injury, but he's gone through game-speed drills on the side in an effort to avoid further injury during practice. Jones has yet to miss a game while playing through injury, though he remains a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's 3:30 p.m. ET tipoff. If Jones is unable to go, expect James Rojas to see a greater role in his stead.
FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not practicing Jones (back) has not practiced since Tuesday's game against South Carolina, and he'll be evaluated before Saturday's game against Georgia, Mike Rodak of AL.com reports.
Impact Despite lingering back, hip and hand injuries, Jones has yet to miss a game this season. While he hasn't practiced the past three days, Jones has gone through game-speed workouts on his own. Head coach Nate Oats said Friday that Jones will be evaluated before Saturday's game, but Jones will likely want to play, and based on Jones' record of not yet missing a game, it appears he's more likely than not to play Saturday. The senior's scoring output has dipped the past four games, as he's averaging just 5.3 points, but he's found ways to stay productive, recording 6.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks over the same span.
FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Georgia faces tough test vs No. 11 Bama
No. 11 Alabama presents a tough challenge for GeorgiaFEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Productive day despite back issue Jones had three points (1-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), seven assists, five rebounds and two blocks across 29 minutes in Tuesday's 81-78 victory over South Carolina.
Impact While Jones has seen much better days from a scoring standpoint, the senior still came through for rotisserie players by helping fill the stat sheet in other categories. Jones is still likely dealing with some lingering effects of back, hip and hand injuries sustained this season, but for the time being, he'll continue to play through any discomfort. Jones and the first-place Tide will host Georgia on Saturday.
FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
In starting lineup Jones will start Tuesday's game versus South Carolina.
Impact A report from earlier in the day suggested Jones would play and his inclusion in the starting five is confirmation of that notion. It's still possible he will be limited by the back issue that has caused him problems of late, so that should be taken into account when considering Jones for fantasy lineups.
FEBRUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play Tuesday Jones (back) is expected to play in Tuesday's game against South Carolina, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Jones missed practice on Monday due to a nagging back injury. It was though that Jones may possibly sit out Tuesday to try to get healed up, but it looks like Jones will indeed give it a go against the Gamecocks. The senior is averaging 11.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.8 steals per game this season.
FEBRUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
No. 11 Bama looks to extend streak vs S. Carolina
No. 11 Alabama looks for its sixth straight win in the head-to-head series over South CarolinaFEBRUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Candidate to sit Tuesday Jones could potentially sit out Tuesday at South Carolina to give his back a chance to rest, Cecil Hurt of The Tuscaloosa News reports.
Impact Jones has dealt with back, hip and hand injuries throughout the year, but it appears the back issue is what's most prevalent at this point in time. He'll apparently be evaluated against Tuesday morning before a final call is ultimately played. Should Jones ultimately sit, players such as Keon Ellis or James Rojas may be called upon for extra minutes, though the shot volume likely goes to the likes of John Petty and Jaden Shackelford.
FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
No. 18 Missouri holds off frantic rally, tops No. 10 Alabama
Dru Smith and No. 18 Missouri built a 22-point lead in the second half, then held off a frantic rally by No. 10 Alabama for a 68-65 victoryFEBRUARY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ranked teams meet as No. 18 Mizzou hosts No. 10 Bama
Two ranked teams match up as No. 10 Alabama visits No. 18 Missouri in a SEC showdownFEBRUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Versatility key for Alabama, Oklahoma in SEC/Big 12 matchup
Chances are good that plenty of points will be scored when No. 9 Alabama visits No. 24 Oklahoma in the SEC/Big 12 ChallengeJANUARY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ranked teams meet as No. 24 OU hosts No. 9 Bama
Two ranked teams match up as No. 9 Alabama visits No. 24 Oklahoma in a non-conference showdownJANUARY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
