Herbert Jones (basketball)

Herbert Jones (born October 6, 1998) is an American college basketball player for the Alabama Crimson Tide of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

Herb Jones
Jones with Alabama in 2020
No. 1 – Alabama Crimson Tide
PositionShooting guard / Small forward
LeagueSoutheastern Conference
Personal information
Born (1998-10-06) October 6, 1998
Northport, Alabama
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeAlabama (2017–present)
Career highlights and awards
  • SEC All-Defensive Team (2020)

High school career

Jones started playing varsity basketball as a seventh-grader for Sunshine High School in Newbern, Alabama, where his father served as the head coach. He played alongside his older brother, Walter Jr., and helped his team reach the Class 1A state finals in 2015, before the school closed.[1] For his junior season, Jones transferred to Hale County High School in nearby Moundville, Alabama, following his father, who was an assistant coach.[2] As a senior, he averaged 16.6 points, 8.2 rebounds and four assists, earning Class 4A Player of the Year honors.[3] Jones led Hale County to the 4A state championship, its first-ever state title.[4] He committed to playing college basketball for Alabama over offers from Auburn, Georgia, Georgia Tech and Florida.[5]

College career

As a freshman at Alabama, Jones averaged 4.2 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. He drew a single-season program record 23 charges.[6] In his sophomore season, he averaged 6.4 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.[7] On January 29, 2020, during a game against LSU, Jones suffered a fractured left wrist and underwent surgery three days later. He returned to action on February 12 while wearing a heavy cast on his wrist.[8] In his next game, after three days, Jones recorded six points and 17 rebounds in an 88–82 win over LSU. Late in the game, he made two free throws using only his right hand, due to his injury.[9] As a junior, Jones averaged 7.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game and was a Southeastern Conference (SEC) All-Defensive Team selection. He declared for the 2020 NBA draft before withdrawing and returning to college.[7][10]

Personal life

Jones is the son of Walter Sr. and Verlander Jones. He was born with hemolytic anemia.[11] His older brother, Walter Jr., played college basketball for Texas–Rio Grande Valley and Alabama A&M.[2]

References
  1. Champlin, Drew (October 4, 2016). "Small town standout Herb Jones has big basketball dreams". AL.com. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  2. Tsoukalas, Tony (November 17, 2017). "How a brotherly bond has always fueled Alabama freshman Herbert Jones". Rivals. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  3. Chandler, Joey (April 4, 2017). "Jones, Ford win Class 4A Player of the Year honors". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  4. Estwick, Gary (March 3, 2017). "Kaddell Perry, Herb Jones lead Hale County past Monroe County for 1st state title". AL.com. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  5. Champlin, Drew (October 6, 2016). "Hale County guard Herb Jones commits to Alabama". AL.com. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  6. Potter, Charlie (November 9, 2018). "Herbert Jones 'means a tremendous amount' to Tide basketball". 247Sports. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  7. Martin, Tyler (October 26, 2020). "Herb Jones' Offensive Development Could Be X-Factor for Crimson Tide Basketball". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  8. Byington, Alex (February 13, 2020). "How Alabama's one-handed Herb Jones showed 'warrior' approach returning to the floor against Auburn". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  9. Walsh, Christopher (February 18, 2020). "Alabama Still Getting 'Goosebumps' From Epic Herb Jones Free Throws". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  10. Martin, Tyler (June 3, 2020). "Alabama Basketball's Herbert Jones Returning For Senior Season". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  11. Burger, Kyle (February 26, 2019). "Alabama basketball player Herbert Jones fighting blood disorder since birth". WVTM-TV. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
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