Alabama’s do-it-all defensive tone-setter
In the 2020-21 season at Alabama, Herbert Jones was the Crimson Tide’s Swiss Army knife: 11.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.1 blocks per game, while earning AP All-America, SEC Player of the Year and SEC Defensive Player of the Year honors.[14][2] What makes him special isn’t just the box score — it’s the relentless intensity, switchable defense, point-forward feel and willingness to do the dirty work, plus a reputation for leadership and maturity. If your team needs a high-IQ, low-ego glue star who impacts winning on both ends, he’s the kind of fit coaches dream about.[10][2]