The reason is simple Quinerly hasnt been himself this season so far. Did you know that BOL has a podcast? He broke down, Caren said. Bruner averaged 3.5 three-point attempts last season and connected on 32 percent of them. He can really make guys around him really good. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. Cuando utilizas nuestros sitios y aplicaciones, usamos. Alabama point guard Jahvon Quinerlys situation just doesnt fit all neat and tidy into one of the NCAAs buckets. [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. 398k Followers, 960 Following, 18 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Jahvon Quinerly (@jelllyjq) 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. He also received a raise that will pay him an average of $5 million over the course of the contract. The senior guard has scored double-digit points in six of Alabama's last nine games and made multiple threes in four of. Its gonna be interesting to see. Jahvon Quinerly knocks down the 3. Believe it or not, this might not be Jahvon Quinerly's last season with Alabama basketball. Villanova did its own investigation and ultimately cleared Quinerly to play for the Wildcats. Jahvon Quinerly Adapting to New Role with Alabama Basketball The senior point guard has leaned into serving a leadership role both on and off the court, regardless of his level of play. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. It's been awhile since Alabama senior guard Jahvon Quinerly recorded a double-digit scoring game. Sources told Stadium that there was a conversation between the Nova staff and Richardson, in which he repeated his consistent assertion that no money went to the Quinerly family. Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) August 30, 2022 Oats said that some of the struggles could be stemming from Quinerly pushing himself too much due to the talent that surrounds him. Quinerlys 0.14 turnovers per minute played is by far the worst of any major contributors on the team. . YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Quinerly had become a major risk for concerned schools and coaches. He previously played for the Villanova Wildcats. Jahvon Quinerly scored 24 points, Brandon Miller made the clinching free throws with six seconds left and No. These guys, theyre my family. [1] He was named to the West roster for the 2018 McDonald's All-American Boys Game, playing against high school teammate Louis King. The numbers aside, Quinerly's largest contribution has been that of helping younger players develop. 2018 Jun 1, 2018: Enrolled Jahvon Quinerly. Hes one of the best shooters on the team right now. [] You have to play hard, you gotta play the right way, you gotta be a great teammate you can still lead if you're not playing great. It was somewhat of a surprise to see Alabama point guard Jahvon Quinerly on the floor of Tuesday night's game against South Alabama. 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. "We need him to continue to lead. The expectation was that he would return by conference play in a few weeks. Alabama lost its leading scorer from last season, Kira Lewis, to the NBA this offseason. [18] His younger brother, Jaden, is a walk-on basketball player at Alabama.[19]. 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. Inside Coleman Coliseum against the Arkansas Razorbacks, Quinerly scored 16 points 12 of which were in the second half along with three rebounds and seven assists. [VASHA HUNT/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] He previously played for the Villanova Wildcats. [14] He was named SEC tournament MVP after leading Alabama to the title. Nate Oats Discusses the Leadership Role of Jahvon Quinerly. He's proven he can play at a high level. Mark and his wife, Caren, never wanted their son to go across the country for college in the first place. When you put him and Reese both, two bigs at 6-9, 6-10 who can make threes at the level they can, it makes it a lot harder for the defense to come out and cover that.. That Quinerly was "Player 5" in the FBI complaint, released on Sept. 26, 2017, was clear based on the date he committed to Arizona. Im hoping theyll receive me and they know what Ive been through, Quinerly said. But its coming along. It was a devastating. 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 Quinerly appealed for an NCAA eligibility waiver on the grounds that his mental health was in jeopardy at Villanova. "We don't have a chance." Noah Clowney. Welcome to March, Auburn fans. "He's one of the best players to have ever played here. And I think thats one of the biggest things, thats why he kind of gets the best out of his guys, and thats why you see guys shoot the ball so well sometimes. Latest Videos. An experienced player who has played on the biggest stage for the Crimson Tide, Quinerly put on a vintage performance on Saturday against Arkansas. Quinerly was the program's top recruit in the 2018 class and was expected to replace Jalen Brunson, the reigning national player of the year. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). In fact, he had failed to score more than four points in six of Alabama's last last seven games. 2 Alabama rallied from a 17-point deficit before beating archrival Auburn 90-85 in overtime Wednesday night. Arab girls basketball advances to Class 5A state championship game Jahvon Quinerly scored 24 points, Brandon Miller made the clinching free throws with six seconds left and No. "He's one of these guys that are special and they don't come around often. Through Alabama's first 6 games of the season, the Crimson Tide has amassed a 14-2 record and is tied for the lead in the Southeastern Conference with a perfect 4-0 record. Yet the Tide, which finished as the ninth-best SEC team, open this season ranked No. Catch the latest episoderight hereorsubscribe on iTunestoday! I still feel like its another level I can get to, Quinerly said Friday. It was somewhat of a surprise to see Alabama point guard Jahvon Quinerly on the floor of Tuesday nights game against South Alabama. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. If that is any indication of what the Tide can achieve this season, this could be a very special one to say the least. However, it doesnt appear to be slowing him down. Alabama Guard Jahvon Quinerly (5) dribbles the ball against Arkansas at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL on Saturday, Feb 25, 2023. They obviously both have what they like to do, but theyre not that much different in regards to that, and theyre gonna be playing in the same type of system. [title_words_as_hashtags Things got heated, which led to a long delay, but Jahvon Quinerly and Alabama beat Auburn in overtime on Wednesday night. Timeline 2020 Jul 14, 2020: News Alabama lands 120 athletes on SEC First-Year. Quinerly has been at Alabama for all four years of Oats tenure as head coach, joining the team the year Oats was hired after beginning his playing career at Villanova. We gotta get him going.. Quinerly, a sophomore, turns 22 on Wednesday and will replace Lewis at point guard, who played last season as an 18-year old sophomore. I kind of wanted to play in a fast-paced system that Oats and [assistant] coach [Bryan Hodgson] had presented to me. I guess that was as much of a "game" as Quinerly is a "star." Thats why I decided to transfer. The senior point guard has leaned into serving a leadership role both on and off the court, regardless of his level of play. 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. He needs more time to answer. Jahvon Quinerly scored 24 points, Brandon Miller made the clinching free throws with six seconds left and No. FINAL | CLASS 1A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP LANESVILLE 60, BETHANY CHRISTIAN 41 > TOP-RANKED LANESVILLE WINS FIRST GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSH The commitment over the weekend from Nolan Hickman pushed the Zags past UCLA in the rankings [10] Through 25 games, Quinerly averaged 3.2 points in 9.1 minutes per game. Quinerly, 24, began his college basketball career in 2018 with Villanova. Jahvon Quinerly hustles for an Alabama bucket, Jahvon Quinerly gets the Alabama lay-in to fall, Alabama puts up 108 in 49-point win over Georgia, Check out this sweet pass from Jahvon Quinerly, Alabama's Jahvon Quinerly drills a step-back 3, Tempers flare early between Alabama, Arkansas, Jahvon Quinerly drives and somehow gets the and-1 to fall, Jahvon Quinerly makes a nice move for the and-1 layup. SAN DIEGO -- Alabama guard Jahvon Quinerly suffered a "significant [left] knee injury" in the opening minutes of the Crimson Tide's 78-64 loss to Notre Dame. Quinerly isn't alone in entering the transfer portal this week. Even when he doesn't play great himself, he can still be a great leader. Good feeling, he said following the win against South Alabama. "Yeah he is like a mentor," Griffen said. 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. I don't think he feels the pressure like he did last year. I played basketball, obviously, because I love playing the game. Long guys all over the court. Get our free mobile app The alumni thought Jay Wright just brought me in to save me, Quinerly wrote. One of the pieces that should help Quinerly in the starting lineup will be Bruner, a 6-foot-10 center whose traits better fit Oats system. The following month, Quinerly was implicated (though not identified by name) in the FBI probe that shook college basketball. 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. The senior guard has scored double-digit points in six of Alabamas last nine games and made multiple threes in four of those contests. I think when you look at lateral quickness, though, and burst coming out, first-step quickness out of a dribble move, I think Jahvons right there with Kira, to be honest with you. Puedes cambiar tus opciones en cualquier momento haciendo clic en el enlace Panel de control de privacidad de nuestros sitios y aplicaciones. Just bringing it every day, Quinerly said. You guys can see it. Online. Obviously, the fit, I felt like I didnt fit their system. The BamaOnLine Podcastbringsyou the latest Alabama news and insight from Travis Reier, Charlie Potter, Hank South and Tim Watts. He just wasnt in the right state of mind, Caren said. Quinerly, a National Honor Society member in high school, saw his grades plummet. Kiras athleticism is what kind of set him apart a lot, along with his skill level. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Guys are very confident, and hes big on that.. [] Hes struggled a little bit. "And the way you do that though, if you want [] Jaden Bradley is a freshman [who] talks about learning from Quinerly, learning from [Mark] Sears who have played a lot of college games already. The allegations were that then-Arizona assistant Book Richardson received $15,000 from an undercover FBI agent to pay Caren Quinerly for her sons commitment to play for the school. It's great to see him getting his swagger back. SI Tickets. "I mean, he really talks to the young guys, talks to the team as a whole. By the time Quinerly was cleared, Tucson was a distant memory. A long time, that is, prior to Saturday afternoon. 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. We've needed different guys to step up different games I thought he was a big one in this game.". Maybe hes pressing a little bit, Oats said. The following month, Quinerly was implicated (though not identified by name) in the FBI probe that shook college basketball. 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. Time will tell if this was Jahvon Quinerly's final game inside Coleman Coliseum. The NCAA has relaxed its guidelines around granting transfer waivers without the standard one-year hiatus in recent years more than 70 have been approved this season. Not many can have the likes of Jahvon Quinerly stored away on the bench. After playing a key role in Alabama's success the past three years, the point guard still has one season of . 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. He will still has. Mike Rodak is an Alabama beat reporter for Alabama Media Group. 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. Sign up for the Roll Tide Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, No. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Jahvon Quinerly is starting to look like his old self. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Jahvon Quinerly is starting to play some really good basketball. 2 Alabama Stays Perfect at Home with Strong Second Half over Arkansas, Nate Oats Says Brandon Miller's Patdown Pregame Intro Won't Happen Again. He wasnt happy. People looked at us differently, and still do, Caren said. So, we really dont care if he misses five shots in a row just keep shooting.. mostrar anuncios y contenido personalizados basados en perfiles de inters; medir la efectividad de los anuncios y el contenido personalizados, y. desarrollar y mejorar nuestros productos y servicios. I think the main thing was that he had done his research, Bruner said. 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. Just being able to walk around campus and people are genuinely nice to you even though they dont know who you are.. 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. None of this has been in his control and he has been punished for something he didnt do.. "I'm looking right now: we were 48 points per 100 possessions better with him on the floor than when he was off the floor tonight, so offensively we were obviously a lot better with him on the floor a lot better. But Sears still has full confidence in his teammate. I think its the confidence that he instills in you, Quinerly said. "We needed him tonight, we're going to need him moving forward. 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. He explained how he has led since then. But Jahvon was devastated.. As detailed in a report by Stadium last year, the NCAA cleared the Quinerly family of allegations it accepted money from Richardson, but the family still came under fire from fans on social media. 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. Alabama men's basketball guard Jahvon Quinerly started his college days with Villanova. 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. In Tuesday nights 91-88 win over Memphis, Quinerly shot just 2-for-9 from the field. Hes got to get some reps in and get his confidence back. [] Shoot, we don't win the game if he doesn't play the way he does in the second half. The younger Quinerly, a sophomore, appeared in four games for the Tide over two seasons. Quinerly will certainly be a huge addition to the rotation when he returns to action. He's enjoying being a leader, he's using all of his experience in helping us be the best we can be and I think he's enjoying winning again.". Jahvon announced his commitment to the Wildcats on Aug. 8, 2017. 24 Texas A&M. 3 Alabama Crimson Tide put a beating on Florida, winning 97-69 en route to the. How I could fit in their system -- it was kind of vague. Dale on his relationship with New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones: "It was fun," Dale said. Just having conversations with my teammates and just being there for each other, little things like that.. 2M; 0:18. Things got heated, which led to a long delay, but Jahvon Quinerly and Alabama beat Auburn in overtime on Wednesday night. Time will tell if this was Jahvon Quinerly's final game inside Coleman Coliseum. I think he's enjoying his time here. 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. My whole family has been watching to watch me play for a long time, so being able to go out there, finally put an Alabama jersey on, my family as well see all the work that me and my brother has put in, thats something Im looking forward to. He had seen a lot of film about me. 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. FEBRUARY 9 . [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. Not after what he has had to go through the last two years., MORE: How the New 3-Point Line Has Affected Efficiency in College Hoops, This is very disappointing because Ted is poised in big games.. 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. . We just felt it was best for him not to go to Arizona with everything that was going on, Caren Quinerly said. Kira may be a tad better athlete going north-south and vertical jump-type stuff. However, the Crimson Tide scored 11 of the first 16 points of the second half, including five points from Quinerly. Joey. In his downtime, you can find him either watching hockey or venting his frustrations about his fantasy football teams. It has been just over seven months since Quinerlys injury. He wound up averaging 3.2 points and 9.1 minutes in 25 games, and didnt see a single minute of action in the Big East or NCAA tournaments. Quinerly was denied on his initial transfer waiver, but he and his family were optimistic following a teleconference earlier this month, one in which Quinerly displayed emotion seldom seen even by his parents. Law enforcement working with secret service ahead of Biden's visit to Selma Definitely around this time of the season, you start seeing teams twice, Quinerly said. I wasnt having fun anymore while I was there, Quinerly said earlier this month. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. In the world of sports, intangibles often matter just as much if not more than athletic prowess on the field or court. And for the Crimson Tide, it will be experienced leaders like Quinerly that ensure that development continues. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. [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. 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. 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. Quinerly shared his excitement for Oats new deal. Jay had been recruiting him for four years, Mark explained. How to watch the Alabama women's basketball team take on Kentucky in the 2023 SEC women's basketball tournament! View history Jahvon Quinerly (born November 25, 1998) is an American college basketball player for the Alabama Crimson Tide of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Jahvon Quinerly came over the top for a steal attempt.. It got so bad that their youngest son, Julien, wouldnt admit he was Jahvons brother out of embarrassment. 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. Updated: Mar 1, 2023 / 11:19 PM CST TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP)Jahvon Quinerly scored 24 points, Brandon Miller made the clinching free throws with six seconds left and No. Im a family man.. Quinerly described what makes Oats a special coach. [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. Averaged 20.1 points, 6.3 assists and 1.8 steals per game as a senior after going for 20.4 points, 5.4 assists and 1.9 steals a game during his junior season. Quinerly, Alabama's second-leading . On the court, Oats believes Alabamas fast-paced system will be a better fit than the slower tempo run by Villanovas Jay Wright. You know, most older kids they don't really do with that with young kids, but he did that with me. Its big time, definitely, Quinerly said. The veteran guard has struggled to begin the season raising questions about his performance. The Tigers have lost nine games in a row, but now is not the time for Alabama to rest on its laurels. This page was last edited on 27 November 2022, at 22:54. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Jahvon Quinerly is polarizing among Alabama fans just two seasons after being named the SEC Tournament MVP in 2021. He also averaged 3.7 assists per game and recorded Yales first-ever triple-double last February against Cornell in double overtime. There was also this reality: the lengthy line of coaches recruiting Quinerly, a McDonalds All-American, had dwindled considerably following the allegations. He wasnt run off by his former school, Villanova, and there was no egregious conduct or a hostile environment that caused him to leave. Junior Alabama basketball point guard Jahvon Quinerly announced Saturday on Instagram that Friday's 78-64 loss to Notre Dame in the first round of the NCAA tournament was his final college. 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. "I thought he played really well. When Air Chief Tipnis Did Not Salute Pervez Musharraf,The thought of an Indian officer saluting General Musharraf was bothersome. So Quinerly must sit this season, the NCAA Division I Committee for Legislative Relief said earlier this week after they rejected his appeal. 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. The Alabama basketball point guard was grimacing and holding his knee, not even four minutes into the NCAA Tournament matchup vs. Notre Dame. Quinerly subsequently pledged to Jay Wright and Villanova. 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. Si no quieres que nosotros ni nuestros socios utilicemos cookies y datos personales para estos propsitos adicionales, haz clic en Rechazar todo. 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. In his final two seasons, he earned back-to-back Gatorade New Jersey Boys Basketball Player of the Year honors. In his debut on November 25, 2020, Quinerly posted 18 points, one rebound and three assists in an 8157 win against Jacksonville State. A lot of the coaches that called me didnt have as much of a good feel of the things that I could do. In his downtime, you can find him either watching hockey or venting his frustrations about his fantasy football teams. 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. 2 Alabama will close out the regular season on Saturday when they take on No. Our length this year is very much like our Sweet 16 team. We all preach keep shooting. They thought I was not playing because I was guilty. Mr. He saw a therapist the second semester of the school year, but it just wasnt working. Having him be able to come out here with me and get better everyday together, its amazing. [6] On December 13, he apologized for his controversial post. I couldn't be happier for him and his leadership and what he's been doing for our young guys.". Without Lewis, picked No. After going through senior day ceremonies last year, the point guard will not be one of three seniors honored following Saturday's game against Arkansas. [4][5], Entering Quinerly's freshman season, Villanova lost several key players to the NBA draft after winning the 2018 NCAA tournament. [13] He sat out for his next year due to transfer rules. 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. The former five-star and SEC Tournament MVP is playing a decent amount, averaging 19.6 minutes per game. The Tide has also seen scholarship athletes Alex Tchikou and Keon Ambrose-Hylton opt to enter the portal upon the conclusion of the season. The New Jersey native suffered a torn ACL in the Tides first-round matchup in the NCAA Tournament against Notre Dame. Knew how I played here and watched a lot of my games. [12], On June 2, 2019, Quinerly committed to Alabama after also considering Pittsburgh. Alabama ultimately lost the game to Notre Dame, ending the team's season. Quinerly attended Hudson Catholic Regional High School, where he was a consensus five-star recruit. Part of that question can be answered by the additions of two transfers, point guard Jahvon Quinerly and center Jordan Bruner. He averaged 9.1 minutes in 25 games over one season at Villanova, scoring a total of 79 points. 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. He wasnt able to practice all summer and fall. No matter if you miss three in a row, just keep shooting. 3M; 0:24. Theres more minutes for some guards. We talk every day pretty much. Want to see the Crimson Tide or other teams? We don't even have a chance. Hannon is the former sports editor of The Crimson White, the University's school newspaper. Alabama would likely not have been able to defeat Arkansas had Quinerly not performed in the game's final 20 minutes. "It's big," Oats said. Quinerly played four minutes on Tuesday night and was able to grab one rebound. Alabama erases 17-point deficit to grab OT win over Auburn, Jahvon Quinerly hits a clutch 3 in OT for Alabama, Jahvon Quinerly flicks an alley-oop to Noah Clowney. We've been trying to get him to get his defense better. Well, it hasnt been that way so far. Quinerly attended Hudson Catholic Regional High School in Jersey City, New Jersey. Obviously, if you play basketball, you need to be confident in yourself, but its another thing when that guy whos running things instills the same type of confidence in you that you have in yourself. When Alabama guard Jahvon Quinerly returned to the floor against South Alabama on Nov. 15, it was shocking. Jahvon endured chants from opposing arenas pertaining to the FBI investigation. One of the D-I Committee for Legislative Reliefs principles stresses the involvement and the overall well-being of the student-athlete. The Quinerlys believe Jahvon deserves such consideration. 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.