"We're getting closer to being full strength and being healthy, getting Bruner back helps, you know, everyday in practice, every game he's going to get a little bit better," said Oats.
Due to his recent back injury that occurred near the beginning of January, he has not been able to perform at his full potential. Despite his injuries, Jones continues to lead the Tide with a great amount of composure as he moves forward in his recover process.
Alabama has been dealing with a handful of injuries this season, and now star Senior Herbert Jones playing status is in question. Jones has been banged up for quite some time now, and many have been asking the question if he should rest.
Jones battled through a hand injury last season and is dealing with a back injury among other minor injuries this year. Still, the senior is averaging 11.4 PPG, 5.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.7 steals per game this season.
After the Crimson Tide's big win against the Kentucky Wildcats this past Tuesday, shooting guard, Herb Jones stated a few key points as to how they pulled this win off...
The Alabama Crimson Tide is having an impressive 2020-21 year athletically across many of its athletic programs. Alabama is currently nationally ranked in 11 sports and has impressive athletes competing in all the athletic programs. The football team lost a crop of talent after the national championship with the departures to the NFL, that begs the question, who are the top 10 athletes at The Capstone right now.
A great week for The University of Alabama Basketball team. With a win over Kentucky and now Herbert Jones is on the Watch List for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award.
The Alabama Crimson Tide (14-3, 9-0) defeated the Kentucky Wildcats (5-10, 4-4) 70-59 to emerge victorious in both contests with the 'Cats in the 2020-21 regular season. It is the first time Alabama has defeated Kentucky twice in a season since 1988-89. The Crimson Tide remains undefeated in conference play and in firm control of the top position.