Tide's Petty, Jones Named To Preseason All-SEC Hoops Teams

TUSCALOOSA, AL. — Two standouts from the Crimson Tide men's basketball team received some preseason recognition this week as the squad gears up for its season opener next week.

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The Southeastern Conference announced preseason all-conference teams Thursday, which featured University of Alabama senior guard John Petty Jr. as a First Team All-SEC selection.

UA was also represented on the second team by senior forward Herbert Jones.

Petty, a Huntsville native and product of Mae Jemison High School, started 28 games during his junior season, playing his way to a second team All-SEC selection under first-year head coach Nate Oats.

During the 2019-2020 campaign, Petty averaged a career-best 14.5 points per game and led the conference in three-point percentage, ranking ninth nationally.

Jones is a Greensboro native and Hale County High School graduate who will enter his last season for the Crimson Tide after a promising junior season that saw him named to the SEC All-Defensive Team. Last season, Jones average 7.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.

Click here to see the full list of All-SEC Preseason Team selections.

The No. 25 Alabama Crimson Tide will open its season on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at Coleman Coliseum against Jacksonville State University.

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