On Saturday evening, Alabama basketball player Herb Jones took to Instagram to announce his decision to enter the 2020 NBA Draft while retaining his remaining collegiate eligibility.
“First and foremost, I would like to give all the glory to God. With him, all things are possible. To my family: I cannot put into words how much your love and support means to me. You have and continue to always be there for me no matter what. To my teammates: what can I say? You all have had my back through the good times and the bad. Thank you for your support and continuing to push me, even when I didn’t think I can be pushed any further. To the Alabama coaches and support staff: I cannot tell you how much I appreciate all that you have done for me throughout my playing career.
For as long as I can remember, my dream has been to play in the NBA. With that said and after much thought and discussions with those close to me, I have decided to enter my name in the 2020 NBA Draft process while maintaining my eligibility. I am excited to take this next step in reaching a dream that I’ve had since I first learned to dribble a basketball. Thank you all to Bama Nation for your love and support. Roll Tide!”
Jones, who is a junior, became a household name for the tide. Even after breaking his left wrist, he came back with vengeance and showed off, even at times one handed.
This season, Jones appeared in 27 games, starting 26 of them. He averaged 7.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game.
Jones joins Kira Lewis and John Petty as the three Alabama basketball players who will test the NBA draft waters.
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