Herbert Jones (basketball)
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No. 5 – New Orleans Pelicans | |
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Position | Small forward / Power forward |
League | NBA |
Personal information | |
Born | Greensboro, Alabama | October 6, 1998
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 7[1] in (2.01 m) |
Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
Career information | |
High school |
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College | Alabama (2017–2021) |
NBA draft | 2021 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall |
Selected by the New Orleans Pelicans | |
Playing career | 2021–present |
Career history | |
2021–present | New Orleans Pelicans |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats ![]() | |
Herbert Keyshawn Jones (born October 6, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He earned third-team All-American honors as a senior in 2021, when he was also named the SEC Player of the Year.
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.[2] For his junior season, Jones transferred to Hale County High School in nearby Moundville, Alabama, following his father, who was an assistant coach.[3] As a senior, he averaged 16.6 points, 8.2 rebounds and four assists, earning Class 4A Player of the Year honors.[4] Jones led Hale County to the 4A state championship, its first-ever state title.[5] He committed to playing college basketball for Alabama over offers from Auburn, Georgia, Georgia Tech and Florida.[6]
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.[7] In his sophomore season, he averaged 6.4 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.[8] 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 cast on his wrist.[9] 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.[10] 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.[8][11]
At the close of the 2020–21 regular season, Jones was named the SEC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year by the league's coaches.[12] As a senior, he averaged 11.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.1 blocks per game. On April 8, 2021, Jones declared for the 2021 NBA draft, forgoing his extra year of college eligibility.[13]
Professional career[]
Jones was selected in the second round of the 2021 NBA draft with the 35th pick by the New Orleans Pelicans.[14]
Career statistics[]
GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
* | Led NCAA Division I |
College[]
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2017–18 | Alabama | 35 | 13 | 21.2 | .408 | .269 | .500 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 1.3 | .6 | 4.2 |
2018–19 | Alabama | 33 | 32 | 21.3 | .446 | .351 | .713 | 6.6 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 11.2 |
Career | 129 | 101 | 23.8 | .441 | .288 | .604 | 4.9 | 2.2 | 1.3 | .8 | 7.3 |
Personal life[]
Jones is the son of Walter Sr. and Verlander Jones. He was born with hemolytic anemia.[15] His older brother, Walter Jr., played college basketball for Texas–Rio Grande Valley and Alabama A&M.[3]
References[]
- ^ https://www.nba.com/player/1630529/herbert-jones
- ^ Champlin, Drew (October 4, 2016). "Small town standout Herb Jones has big basketball dreams". AL.com. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ a b Tsoukalas, Tony (November 17, 2017). "How a brotherly bond has always fueled Alabama freshman Herbert Jones". Rivals. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
- ^ Chandler, Joey (April 4, 2017). "Jones, Ford win Class 4A Player of the Year honors". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Champlin, Drew (October 6, 2016). "Hale County guard Herb Jones commits to Alabama". AL.com. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ Potter, Charlie (November 9, 2018). "Herbert Jones 'means a tremendous amount' to Tide basketball". 247Sports. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ a b Martin, Tyler (October 26, 2020). "Herb Jones' Offensive Development Could Be X-Factor for Crimson Tide Basketball". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Walsh, Christopher (February 18, 2020). "Alabama Still Getting 'Goosebumps' From Epic Herb Jones Free Throws". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ Martin, Tyler (June 3, 2020). "Alabama Basketball's Herbert Jones Returning For Senior Season". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ "2021 SEC Men's Basketball Awards Announced" (Press release). Southeastern Conference. March 9, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
- ^ Martin, Tyler (April 8, 2021). "Alabama Basketball's Herb Jones Officially Declares for 2021 NBA Draft". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ Potter, Charlie (July 29, 2021). "2021 NBA Draft: New Orleans Pelicans select Alabama's Herbert Jones". 247 Sports. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
- ^ 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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