JANUARY 28, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Herbert Jones named to Naismith Defensive Player of the Year watch list Jones is one of 15 players from across the nation who was recognized and one of two players from the SEC on the midseason watch list.
No. 9 Alabama wins 10th straight, beats Kentucky 70-59
Jaden Shackelford scored 21 points to help No. 9 Alabama beat Kentucky 70-59 and complete its first regular season two-game sweep over the Wildcats since 1989JANUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 24 Sooners get 2 top-10 tests after return to AP Top 25
No. 24 Oklahoma will face a pair of top-10 opponents after returning to The Associated Press men's college basketball poll for the first time in two yearsJANUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fills stat sheet in win Jones tallied 17 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), seven assists, five rebounds, four steals and three blocks during Saturday's win over Mississippi State.
Impact Not only did Jones lead the Crimson Tide offensively but the senior contributed majorly in almost every statistical category including dishing out a new season high in assists. Across 16 starts this season, Jones is averaging 12.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.
JANUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
No. 18 Alabama wins 9th straight, 81-73 over Mississippi St
Herbert Jones had 17 points and seven assists to help No. 18 Alabama keep its winning streak going with an 81-73 victory over Mississippi StateJANUARY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 18 Bama looks for home win vs Miss. St.
No. 18 Alabama looks for its fifth straight win over Mississippi State at Coleman ColiseumJANUARY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Petty, No. 18 Alabama rain in 3s, beat LSU 105-75
John Petty scored 24 points on eight 3-pointers, and Alabama made a Southeastern Conference-record 23 shots from beyond the arc in a 105-75 win over LSUJANUARY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 18 Bama, LSU put streaks on line
No. 18 Alabama looks for its seventh straight conference win against LSUJANUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plays through injury in blowout Jones (hand) had 13 points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals across 23 minutes in Saturday's 90-59 victory over Arkansas.
Impact Early reports suggested Jones would sit this game due to a hand injury and make his return the following week, but the senior had other ideas. Jones ended up starting the game, but due to the blowout nature of the contest, he only took four shots and played 23 minutes. This is a good sign for fantasy players that Jones can play through injury and still be an all-around producer, but it's fair to wonder how much his shot will be affected by any lingering affects of the hand injury.
JANUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Petty sets record; Alabama routs Arkansas, wins 7th straight
JJohn Petty Jr. made five 3-pointers and set an Alabama program record, and finished with 17 points as the Crimson Tide routed Arkansas 90-59JANUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
In starting five Jones (hand) is in the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against Arkansas.
Impact Jones had to leave Tuesday's game against Kentucky after suffering a left hand injury and initial reports stated he was expected to miss some time. That will not end up being the case as Jones will remain in the starting lineup with the Tide looking to win their seventh straight. Despite receiving the start, head coach Nate Oats mentioned Friday that Jones would be available on an "as-needed basis" so his minutes could take a hit depending on the flow of the game.
JANUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play Saturday Jones (hand) is expected to play in Saturday's game against Arkansas, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.
Impact Jones suffered a hand injury Tuesday against Kentucky, but he apparently won't miss any more time. Coach Nate Oats said Friday that Jones will be available on an "as-needed basis," so Jones might not see his full 26.2 minutes per game he's averaged this year. While he may be limited Saturday, Oats expects a full return next week.
JANUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nate Oats expects Herbert Jones, Jahvon Quinerly to be available soon “Hopefully JQ and Herb, by next week we’ll have both of them for sure.”
JANUARY 15, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Targeting full return next week Coach Nate Oats indicated Friday that Jones (hand) will be available on an "as-needed basis" for Saturday versus Arkansas, but that he hopes to have him back next week, Mike Rodak...
Impact It sounds as though Oats hopes to keep Jones on the bench for the duration of Saturday's affair but would turn to the senior in a pinch. It's at least a good sign that Jones isn't expected to miss a large chunk of time given the team's recent loss of Jordan Bruner (knee) for at least the next month. Without Bruner and assuming Jones plays little, if at all, Alex Reese and James Rojas may be thrust into larger roles Saturday.
JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Arkansas-Alabama highlights weekend's SEC men's hoops action
Streaking Alabama hosts Arkansas to highlight Southeastern Conference games this weekendJANUARY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arkansas looks to extend streak vs Bama
Arkansas looks for its seventh straight win in the head-to-head series over AlabamaJANUARY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out Saturday Jones (hand) will miss Saturday's game against Arkansas, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.
Impact The Crimson Tide feared that Jones' injury that he suffered in Tuesday's win was significant, but the team is hopeful that Jones will only need to miss a game or two. Jones and the Tide are set to face LSU next Tuesday when the forward will likely be a game-time call. With Jones out Saturday, expect James Rojas to step in and see an increased role.
JANUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Petty scores 23 points, Alabama blows out Kentucky 85-65
John Petty Jr. scored 23 points, including four of Alabama’s 14 3-pointers, Jaden Shackleford added 18 points and Alabama never trailed Kentucky to earn an 85-65 rout in a matchup...JANUARY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Expected to miss time Jones is expected to miss time due to a left hand injury suffered during Tuesday's 85-65 win over Kentucky, Cecil Hurt of The Tuscaloosa News reports.
Impact Head coach Nate Oats said Tuesday after the game he doesn't believe Jones broke anything, though he'll receive further evaluation Wednesday. Oats said he expects Jones to miss time, but the amount is unclear. The team's next game comes Saturday against Arkansas, and it appears doubtful Jones will recover in time to play. While he's out, James Rojas and Alex Reese figure to see an uptick in minutes.
JANUARY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves game with hand injury Jones left Tuesday's game at Kentucky due to a left hand injury, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.
Impact Jones exited Tuesday's game during the first half with a hand injury. His return is questionable. Jones is one of the best defenders in the country, so the Crimson Tide appear to be more vulnerable on the defensive end until he returns.
JANUARY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bama, Kentucky put streaks on line
Alabama meets Kentucky as both teams have won their last four conference gamesJANUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Outstanding outing in win Jones added 19 points (7-9 FG, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, five steals, two assists and two blocks in Saturday's win over Auburn.
Impact Jones was fantastic in 34 minutes of action, as the senior totaled a new season high offensively while being a major presence in every major statistical category including tying a career high in takeaways. Across 12 starts with Alabama this year, Jones is averaging 12.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists.
JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alabama prevails despite Cooper's 26-point debut for Auburn
Joshua Primo scored a career-high 22 points, Jordan Bruner added a season-high 20 and first-place Alabama edged last-place Auburn 94-90 despite a strong debut by freshman point gua...JANUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Auburn looks for home win vs Bama
Auburn looks for its sixth straight win over Alabama at Auburn ArenaJANUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alabama takes early SEC lead with 86-71 win over Florida
Keon Ellis scored 16 points and James Rojas scored 15 _ each off the bench _ to help carry Alabama past Florida 86-71 to sit atop the Southeastern ConferenceJANUARY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
