Tide's Shackelford Named SEC Player Of The Week

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama sophomore guard Jaden Shackelford knocked down 26 points in a 85-69 win for the Crimson Tide last Tuesday against Eastern Tennessee State University, which was a good enough performance to earn the California native a nod for SEC Player of the Week for Week 5.

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Shackelford was also able to grab four rebounds, two assists and a block in the win, shooting 53.3% (8-of-15) from the field, including 61.5% (8-of-13) from 3-point range. The performance was a memorable one worthy of accolades, but the points scored fell just short of Shackelford's career high of 28 points against Arkansas and Auburn last year.

The Crimson Tide (6-3) and Shackelford will take on the Ole Miss Rebels (5-1) at Coleman Coliseum Tuesday night. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network at 8 p.m.

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