Oats referred to Bruner as a high IQ guy off the court who emerged as a leader this summer, especially when senior John Petty was away from the team training in Huntsville as a potential draft prospect. In his final two seasons, he earned back-to-back Gatorade New Jersey Boys Basketball Player of the Year honors. The three most common avenues for approval are: egregious behavior by a previous coaching staff, mental health factors, and being run off by a previous staff encouraged to leave the program either directly or via threat of reduced playing time. But its coming along. Just bringing it every day, Quinerly said. These guys, theyre my family. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. It was a devastating. [13] He sat out for his next year due to transfer rules. 2023 NFL Combine results for Will Anderson Jr. 2023 NFL Combine results for Brian Branch, How to watch Alabama vs. Texas A&M basketball game, BREAKING: Alabama MBB lands commitment from 2023 4-Star SF Kris Parker, Jaheim Oatis posts wildly impressive body transformation update, Former Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs drawing comparisons to four-time Pro Bowl RB, Position Breakdown: Alabama's OLB's ahead of spring practice, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. proporcionarte nuestros sitios y aplicaciones; autenticar usuarios, aplicar medidas de seguridad y evitar el spam y los abusos, y. medir el uso que haces de nuestros sitios y aplicaciones. But I think Jahvons set up to have a really good year for us, and our teams set up to be much better than we were last year in addition to Jahvon having a good year for himself., Alabama forward Jordan Bruner (2) boxes out for a rebound in practice Oct. 15, 2020. 3M; 0:24. ", No. When you talk about pass, dribble and shoot, I think he does all that as well as Kira does. The senior point guard has leaned into serving a leadership role both on and off the court, regardless of his level of play. [14] He was named SEC tournament MVP after leading Alabama to the title. "We needed him tonight, we're going to need him moving forward. Im hoping theyll receive me and they know what Ive been through, Quinerly said. [12], On June 2, 2019, Quinerly committed to Alabama after also considering Pittsburgh. I thought hed be a little bit better against the way [Memphis plays] just because they open the floor up so much, Oats said. Jahvon Quinerly (born November 25, 1998) is an American college basketball player for the Alabama Crimson Tide of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). 2 Alabama rallied from a 17-point deficit before beating archrival Auburn 90-85 in overtime Wednesday night. 2 Alabama rallied from a 17-point deficit before beating archrival Auburn 90-85 in overtime on Wednesday night. No matter if you miss three in a row, just keep shooting. He will still has. So I'm really thankful for him and I know we're both going to go out there and be great together.". A long time, that is, prior to Saturday afternoon. He has covered Alabama football, men's basketball, baseball, women's basketball and women's soccer in his 3+ years of experience on the Crimson Tide beat. [11] On April 3, 2019, he announced that he would transfer from Villanova. Mike Rodak is an Alabama beat reporter for Alabama Media Group. Villanova Brings In JELLYFAM!! Not many can have the likes of Jahvon Quinerly stored away on the bench. Check out the top teams in the CBS Sports ranking of all 358 NCAA Division I college basketball teams Instant Analysis: Tigers suffer tough loss in Lexington,Auburn couldn't catch up with Kentucky's shooting effort and incredible rebounding by Jacob Toppin and Oscar Tshibwe in Saturday's loss. "Mac Jones is a guy that I feel like every locker room needs. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Its just taken its toll on him and our family. Jahvon Quinerly Returns to Practice Nate Oats said the goal is to have the point guard come back by early December Mason Smith Oct 25, 2022 2:49 PM EDT As Jahvon Quinerly continues to rehab. Im happy for him.. Two days later Alabama walk-on guard and younger brother of Jahvon, Jaden Quinerly announced his intention to transfer out of the Crimson Tide program. Si quieres personalizar tus opciones, haz clic en Gestionar configuracin de privacidad. Richardson, entrusted to help players develop as athletes and young men, instead helped himself to the cash offered by unscrupulous agents and financial advisors.. He knows weve got maybe the most talented offensive team around him that he's ever played with. 398k Followers, 960 Following, 18 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jahvon Quinerly (@jelllyjq) Parker chose Alabama over Missouri, Villanova, and UCF. Quinerly surging in late February-early March is hardly a new thing for Alabama basketball. Goodman, who joined Stadium in 2018, resides in Massachusetts with his wife, daughter and dog. That second time, we know, were very aware of the target on our back, and we cant take our foot off the gas at this time of the season. Jahvon Quinerly Nate Oats College Basketball College Sports NCAA More stories from Nate Oats Parents of shooting victim rip Alabama and Nate Oats for letting Brandon Miller play USA TODAY Sports - Josh Peter Clay Travis on Brandon Miller: 'Anyone Defending Him is a Disgrace' Fox Sports Radio - Wil Leitner He wasnt happy. (AP/Vasha Hunt) Alabama struggled offensively for much of Wednesday night. Theres more minutes for some guards. Richardson never gave them the money and did not jeopardize their careers in basketball, added Richardons lawyer, Craig Mordock, in the Sentencing Memorandum. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Villanova had been around a long time and we were afraid to go into the recruiting process again so we made the decision for him.. Nate Oats Remarks on Jahvon Quinerly's Impact against Arkansas. The incident drew speculation that he was attempting to pretend that his account had been hacked. There was also this reality: the lengthy line of coaches recruiting Quinerly, a McDonalds All-American, had dwindled considerably following the allegations. [6][7] In his debut on November 6, 2018, Quinerly recorded three points and three assists, shooting 1-of-4 from the field, in 17 minutes versus Morgan State. We gotta get him going.. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. In the world of sports, intangibles often matter just as much if not more than athletic prowess on the field or court. [VASHA HUNT/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] Jahvon Quinerly Is Starting to Hit His Stride for Alabama Quinerly has looked better and better as SEC play has gone on, and now he looks more comfortable than ever. Latest Videos. Of late, Quinerly has been effective on the offensive end, but he still has more to prove. He is behind just Mark Sears, who has three more than him with 25 in 161 more minutes played. The new additions to the Jelly Fam had them representing all across the Tri-State area. Theres no box to check for having your entire life turned upside down as the result of an FBI probe, or your mother being accused and later cleared of taking money from an assistant coach. The family does believe, however, that Jahvon was subject to mental health issues brought as a result of the allegations that Caren took money from Richardson. The expectation was that he would return by conference play in a few weeks. Quinerly recorded 16 points, seven assists and three rebounds in the Crimson Tide's 86-83 win over the Razorbacks. For what Alabama needed on its roster, Oats felt Bruner was the best graduate transfer on the market, but securing him took a lot of work this spring. [15] On March 22, 2021, Quinerly recorded 14 points, 11 assists and five rebounds in a 9677 win over Maryland in the second round of the NCAA tournament. We laugh with each other, talk to each other just seeing him and how he kinda took me under his wing and wanted me to be great is just, like, a blessing to be honest. The senior guard has scored double-digit points in six of Alabamas last nine games and made multiple threes in four of those contests. Saturday, the senior point guard resembled his old self, recording 16 points, seven assists and three rebounds on 7 of 14 shooting during Alabama's 86-83 home win over Arkansas. This page was last edited on 27 November 2022, at 22:54. Oats said Alabama was "obviously better" with Quinerly on the floor. (Robert Sutton/Alabama Athletics). Alabama guard Jahvon Quinerly (13) attempts a shot in practice Oct. 15, 2020 (Robert Sutton/Alabama Athletics). 2 Alabama will close out the regular season on Saturday when they take on No. He scored two points and had one assist across four minutes played. CLASS 4A: Munster: Munster: 61: Merrillville: 55: Lake Central: 70: East Chicago Central: 55: Crown Point: Hobart: 55: Kankakee Valley: 44: Valparaiso: 62: Lowell: 26 . 1:37. "J.Q. In the 2020-21 season, Alabama basketball won both the SEC regular-season and tournament titles, with Quinerly playing a key bench role and elevating the team's success. Timeline 2020 Jul 14, 2020: News Alabama lands 120 athletes on SEC First-Year. One of the veterans on the 2022-23 team, Quinerly has stepped up as a leader for the Crimson Tide this season. "We need him to continue to lead. Contact Charlie Potter by personal message or on Twitter (@Charlie_Potter). In fact, three of the team's regular starters have been freshmen in Brandon Miller, Noah Clowney and Jaden Bradley. It will be the first time in 634 days that Quinerly, once a five-star recruit in the 2018 class, will play in an competitive basketball game. "Jahvon's been in big games," Oats said. as Putin Enters EquationiPhone Maker Plans $700 Million India Plant in Shift From ChinaSingapore PM Lee's Estranged . But Wright and Villanova did their homework. Jahvons younger brother Jaden Quinerly joined the program as a walk-on this offseason, easing the older brothers transition into playing college basketball far away from home. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. It was a difficult season for former Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz. "Being 13,. A sharp debut in Alabama's opener. Its big time, definitely, Quinerly said. [] Shoot, we don't win the game if he doesn't play the way he does in the second half. 's a guy that really wants his teammates to do well and he's kinda got a bonus year in college with the injury and he's been able to come back and recover as well as he has. Pedro Marquez, Jordan Walker, and Milicia Reid also joined the Jelly Fam. In Alabama's season opening 81-57 win over Jacksonville State, Quinerly (playing on his 22nd birthday) scored 18 points on 7-of-12 shooting and handed out . [2], On August 8, 2017, Quinerly committed to play college basketball for Arizona, but he reopened his recruitment in October after federal documents suggested that he had taken a $15,000 bribe from the team's assistant coach Emanuel Richardson, who had been arrested during the 201718 NCAA basketball corruption scandal. Follow him on Twitter @mikerodak. He's not the only walk-on to be leaving the program, lovable super seniors Tyler Barnes and Britton Johnson also graduated and will no longer be playing for the Alabama hoops team. But it was Jahvons dream to play in the Arizona program especially with its rich tradition of point guards so they signed off on his decision despite some trepidation. He also mentioned after the game that this years team has the potential to be something special. 2 Alabama rallied from a 17-point deficit before beating archrival Auburn 90-85 in overtime Wednesday night. He also received a raise that will pay him an average of $5 million over the course of the contract. He also has 22 turnovers good enough for second worst on the. He graduated from The University of Alabama with a degree in sports media and brings a ton of journalism experience. Jahvon announced his commitment to the Wildcats on Aug. 8, 2017. Catch the latest episoderight hereorsubscribe on iTunestoday! Want to live in a fabulous French mansion? Quinerly averaged 13.8 PPG and 4.2 APG last season. The Tide rotated three big men last season -- Alex Reese, Galin Smith and Javian Davis -- and the latter two were more traditional post players who transferred this offseason to Maryland and Mississippi State, respectively. Well, it hasnt been that way so far. He averaged 9.1 minutes in 25 games over one season at Villanova, scoring a total of 79 points. He took a chance on me when I decided to transfer, and its been a pleasure playing under him and learning how he runs his program and things of that nature. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Jahvon Quinerly is starting to look like his old self. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. However, the Crimson Tide scored 11 of the first 16 points of the second half, including five points from Quinerly. Quinerly's rehab proceeded much quicker than projected, and the senior has now seen action on the court in 14 of Alabama's 16 games. Jaden Bradley is a freshman [who] talks about learning from Quinerly, learning from [Mark] Sears who have played a lot of college games already. His offense has been getting better and better as the weeks go on in practice. He previously played for the Villanova Wildcats. Get our free mobile app Alabama got to cut down the nets and celebrate a Southeastern Conference title, but only after staging a big comeback and forcing overtime. Freshman guard Rylan Griffen spoke about Quinerly's leadership, saying that in addition to the duo becoming fast friends, the older player has done a lot to help him develop. We talk every day pretty much. Quinerly shared his excitement for Oats new deal. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Jahvon Quinerly is starting to look like his old self. In fact, he had failed to score more than four points in six of Alabama's last last seven games. And now with the Crimson Tide just one win away from clinching the SEC regular-season title, Oats knows just how much his team needs him regardless of how many games are left in Alabama's season. As a top-30 prospect in his recruiting class, the New Jersey native originally committed to Arizona but decommitted after an FBI investigation was launched into then-Wildcats assistant Emanuel Richardson, who had recruited Quinerly, and others. FINAL | CLASS 1A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP LANESVILLE 60, BETHANY CHRISTIAN 41 > TOP-RANKED LANESVILLE WINS FIRST GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSH Coming out of the locker room, the scoreboard read 37-28 in favor of the Razorbacks. Jahvon Quinerly's 'Swagger' Coming at Right Time for Alabama Basketball Quinerly recorded 16 points, seven assists and three rebounds in the Crimson Tide's 86-83 win over the Razorbacks. DJ Dale. (AP/Vasha Hunt) (AP/Vasha Hunt) Alabama struggled offensively for much of . A lot of the coaches that called me didnt have as much of a good feel of the things that I could do. We need him to have one good game here to get him rolling again.. Jahvon Quinerly had 16 points and seven assists for the Tide. Quinerly and Bruner are both expected to start as Alabama begins its non-conference schedule Wednesday night against Jacksonville State in Coleman Coliseum (7 p.m. CT, SEC Network). Oats hasn't forgotten the impact that Quinerly can have late in the season. In his nearly 20 minutes of action per contest, Quinerly is averaging just 6.4 points on 28.1% from the field and 27.6% from deep. Kiras athleticism is what kind of set him apart a lot, along with his skill level. "He's come a long ways with that," Alabama head coach Nate Oats said. Jahvon Quinerly drives and somehow gets the and-1 to fall. We need him to play better obviously, especially now that Nimari [Burnett] is out. The alumni thought Jay Wright just brought me in to save me, Quinerly wrote. Its as good as Kiras, in my opinion. He had seen a lot of film about me. 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Washington and James decided to grow the Jelly Fam by bringing in some of their friends, Sidney "Sid" Wilson, and Jahvon Quinerly. "He's one of the best players to have ever played here. Please check your email for a confirmation. Quinerly, a sophomore, turns 22 on Wednesday and will replace Lewis at point guard, who played last season as an 18-year old sophomore. He and I had a good talk. Obviously, the fit, I felt like I didnt fit their system. While he hasn't been lighting up the stats sheet, he has been a heavy contributor in a different way for the Crimson Tide this season: leadership. Quinerly subsequently pledged to Jay Wright and Villanova. quote: thinks that was lsu fans saying that, after they got that arse whoop in the sec championship game. They thought I was not playing because I was guilty. He has worked for ESPN, CBSSports and FOXSports and most recently spent five years at ESPN as a multi-platform basketball insider on SportsCenter, doing sideline for games, features, 1-on-1 sit-downs and also establishing himself as the pre-eminent news-breaker in college basketball. Just keep shooting, Sears said. There was trust between the family and Wright, who had recruited Quinerly out of Hudson Catholic High in New Jersey. We all preach keep shooting. I played basketball, obviously, because I love playing the game. A two-time New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Jahvon Quinerly's time with Alabama basketball might not be done following this season. "And making the planning system more simplistic," the NSW Premier said during the Daily Telegraph's Future Western Sydney Summit on Thursday. Ranked No. Kira really had to do a lot for us on the offensive end. Guys are very confident, and hes big on that.. Time will tell if this was Jahvon Quinerly's final game inside Coleman Coliseum. Jahvon Quinerly scored a game-high 24 points to help the Tide overcome a double-digit deficit against Auburn. Long guys all over the court. If Alabama can get that guy back, it will be even more dangerous than it is right now. [3] On February 14, 2018, despite strong recruitment efforts from Oklahoma, he committed to Villanova. Law enforcement working with secret service ahead of Biden's visit to Selma Thats how much confidence weve got in each other. Jahvon Quinerly scored 24 points, Brandon Miller made the clinching free throws with six seconds left and No. The BamaOnLine Podcastbringsyou the latest Alabama news and insight from Travis Reier, Charlie Potter, Hank South and Tim Watts. It's great to see him getting his swagger back. I just dont understand how they arent letting him play, Jahvons father, Mark Quinerly, told me in the familys first public comments since the news of college basketballs corruption scandal broke more than two years ago. According to members of Alabama basketball, that especially applies to senior guard Jahvon Quinerly. The University of Alabama basketball player Dom Welch changed his jersey number from 1 to 10 in 2022 in honor of the Buffalo Tops shooting victims. In the second half. Austin Hannon is the newest staff writer on the BamaCentral team, joining in December 2022. So, we really dont care if he misses five shots in a row just keep shooting.. View history Jahvon Quinerly (born November 25, 1998) is an American college basketball player for the Alabama Crimson Tide of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). I guess that was as much of a "game" as Quinerly is a "star." In his debut on November 25, 2020, Quinerly posted 18 points, one rebound and three assists in an 8157 win against Jacksonville State. If being on his third team in three seasons wasn't enough, Wentz suffered a fractured finger and missed over . The numbers aside, Quinerly's largest contribution has been that of helping younger players develop. Dale on his relationship with New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones: "It was fun," Dale said. Here is how you can catch all the (). Specimen #001 IN THE LAB 635K subscribers 1.6M views 4 years ago Specimen #001 Jahvon "Jellly JQ" Quinerly. Mark and Caren say Jahvon was a mess, still upset he wasnt at Arizona even while being taunted by UA fans for decommitting. Just having conversations with my teammates and just being there for each other, little things like that.. Hes got to get some reps in and get his confidence back. He just wasnt in the right state of mind, Caren said. "His second year with us we won the SEC regular-season and the tournament both," Oats said. The Tigers have lost nine games in a row, but now is not the time for Alabama to rest on its laurels. Im just trying to be as patient as I can with myself. Im a family man.. Quinerly had become a major risk for concerned schools and coaches. [17], Quinerly is a member of the basketball collective "Jelly Fam" centered around flashy finger roll layups, which he helped create with prominent high school player Isaiah Washington. It was somewhat of a surprise to see Alabama point guard Jahvon Quinerly on the floor of Tuesday night's game against South Alabama. You guys can see it. Caren Quinerly, Jahvon's mother, had to be admitted to a hospital after the allegations, according to the report, which also notes that a sibling was so deeply troubled by the attention that he . Alabamas Jahvon Quinerly Still Fighting for Eligibility and to Clear His Name, How the New 3-Point Line Has Affected Efficiency in College Hoops, Referee Ted Valentine Not Allowed to Officiate 2023 NCAA Tournament, NCAA Tournament Projections As of February 13, 2023 College Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker. It doesnt make sense with everything hes gone through.. Joey. Mark and his wife, Caren, never wanted their son to go across the country for college in the first place. Online. Sign up for the Roll Tide Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, No. Our length this year is very much like our Sweet 16 team. Mr. The commitment over the weekend from Nolan Hickman pushed the Zags past UCLA in the rankings How I could fit in their system -- it was kind of vague. He is the brother of Addison Realynn Parks Lentz and grandson of Susan and Owen Grove. He saw a therapist the second semester of the school year, but it just wasnt working. Knew how I played here and watched a lot of my games. The following month, Quinerly was implicated (though not identified by name) in the FBI probe that shook college basketball. We've been trying to get him to get his defense better. Broome fouled out with 7:31 remaining in the second half after Williams lofted him a pass inside with the smaller Mark Sears on his hip. How did a guy that tore his ACL in mid-March get back so quickly? But Richardson told both the federal government and the NCAA that he never gave the Quinerly family money, and Richardson reaffirmed that stance when contacted by Stadium earlier this week. However, it doesnt appear to be slowing him down. Should Quinerly's contributions against Arkansas prove to not be a one-off but instead the beginning of what Crimson Tide fans have come to expect from him late in the season, then his addition would increase that depth even more so. "He's one of these guys that are special and they don't come around often. SI Tickets. There are some r I couldn't be happier for him and his leadership and what he's been doing for our young guys.". Want to see the Crimson Tide or other teams? I dont think itll ever be the same.. [18] His younger brother, Jaden, is a walk-on basketball player at Alabama.[19]. [title_words_as_hashtags NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has insisted his government is "cutting back" red tape and driving investment ahead of the state election in March. I think its the confidence that he instills in you, Quinerly said. 26 in ESPN's Top 100 in the Prep Class of 2018. Now we're starting to win, he's a big part of it doing it back in a normal environment so I think he's been big. Quinerlys 0.14 turnovers per minute played is by far the worst of any major contributors on the team. After playing a key role in Alabama's success the past three years, the point guard still has one season of . As he admitted in court today, Emanuel Richardson, a former Arizona mens basketball coach, abused his position as a mentor and coach to student-athletes for his own personal gain, U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman said in a statement back in January. Quinerly wasnt subject to hostile behavior at Vilanova, nor was he run off. After playing a key role in Alabama's success the past three years, the point guard still has one season of . I just want to put on a show for the fans and my teammates, and show that all this hard work is gonna pay off. The Tide has also seen scholarship athletes Alex Tchikou and Keon Ambrose-Hylton opt to enter the portal upon the conclusion of the season. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Jahvon Quinerly is a 6-0, 170-pound Point Guard from Hackensack, NJ. Being 13, 14 hours away from New Jersey, its tough, Jahvon Quinerly said. 2023 small forward Kris Parker announced his commitment to Alabama on Thursday. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Jahvon Quinerly makes a nice move for the and-1 layup. There had been no communication with anyone on the Arizona staff after Sept. 26, and there was also none by the NCAA until this past summer following the federal trials. When Air Chief Tipnis Did Not Salute Pervez Musharraf,The thought of an Indian officer saluting General Musharraf was bothersome. FEBRUARY 9 . While it had been speculate prior to the game that Quinerly would be heading to the NBA Draft, he instead opted to return for his senior season with Alabama. Two members of the staff had to help Quinerly off the court. When the news first broke, social media exploded, with fans attacking both Jahvon and his mother. On Wednesday night, the No. I think this group is willing to learn a little bit better than last years group. 2 Alabama rallied from a 17-point deficit before beating archrival Auburn 90-85 in overtime Wednesday night. "Quinerly was able to get into the paint and create offense for us," Oats said. I was judged off of things people saw on social media rather than getting to know me or who I really am as a person.. Prior to Saturday's game, Quinerly hadn't recorded a double-digit game since Feb. 8 against Florida. First up, archrival Alabama in Tuscaloosa. In Tuesday nights 91-88 win over Memphis, Quinerly shot just 2-for-9 from the field. Hannon is the former sports editor of The Crimson White, the University's school newspaper. Starting point guard Jahvon Quinerly announced after the loss that the First Round NCAA Tournament game would be his final game in an Alabama uniform. 2M; 0:23. The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees on Friday approved a contract extension for head coach Nate Oats, keeping him in charge of the Crimson Tide mens basketball program through the 2028-29 season. "I mean, he really talks to the young guys, talks to the team as a whole. If that is any indication of what the Tide can achieve this season, this could be a very special one to say the least. Jahvon Quinerly collected a season-high 24 points and added six assists for Alabama, which trailed 66-49 . #BlueCollarBasketball pic.twitter.com/KjlrAf50jm, Alabama Mens Basketball (@AlabamaMBB) November 16, 2022. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Jahvon Quinerly scored 24 points, Brandon Miller made the clinching free throws with six seconds left and No. When he gets his feet set, hes not missing very many shots. He explained how he has led since then. Oats said that some of the struggles could be stemming from Quinerly pushing himself too much due to the talent that surrounds him. Quinerly attended Hudson Catholic Regional High School, where he was a consensus five-star recruit. The younger Quinerly, a sophomore, appeared in four games for the Tide over two seasons. "He was the SEC Tournament MVP two years ago. Now the former McDonalds All-American is excited to play in front of a new set of fans beginning Wednesday night in Coleman Coliseum, which will be limited to about 2,300 because of COVID-19 restrictions. Theres nowhere on a form to indicate you went to school at a place you never truly wanted to attend in the first place. That has been especially important over the last three weeks after the arrest of former mens basketball player Darius Miles, who was charged with capital murder in a fatal shooting on The Strip back on Jan. 15. Ex-Buffalo head coach Nate Oats had just landed the Alabama job, and went hard after Quinerly who felt that Oats up-tempo system would be ideal for his game, and that he could also get a fresh start down south in the SEC. Less than a year ago, he suffered a torn ACL in the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament but was able to return to the court back on Nov. 15. Quinerly, Alabama's second-leading . Even when he doesn't play great himself, he can still be a great leader. Last season, Alabama basketball lost point guard Jahvon Quinerly to a torn ACL in the opening minutes of the Crimson Tide's first round NCAA tournament loss to Notre Dame. Hes one of the best shooters on the team right now. Hes just got to get his confidence back.