Herbert Jones Named to Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Semifinalist
2/25/2021 11:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Jones one of 10 in the nation named to the list
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama forward Herbert Jones is one of 10 players from around the country who have been named to the 2021 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Semifinalist, the Atlanta Tip Off Club announced on Thursday.
- Considered one of the top defensive players in the country, the Greensboro, Ala., native is known for his toughness, athleticism, length and ability to guard at a high level
- Anchors the nation's fourth-ranked defense in terms of defensive efficiency, according to KenPom.com
- Leads team in rebounding (5.7 rpg), steals (1.7 spg), charges taken (12), deflections (80), floor dives (16) and blocked shots (25 total, 1.1 bpg)
- Has collected a team-leading 479 Blue Collar Points (BCP) – a system that includes players receiving points each game for deflections, steals, blocks, rebounds, floor dives and charges
- The 6-8, 210-pound forward is 152.5 better than the next closest player in Blue Collar Points
- Has earned the team's "Hard Hat Award" as the BCP single-game point leader in 12 of the Tide's 24 games, with the next closest player earning two Hard Hat Awards
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