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Nate oats and Alabama are tended for the elite defender in the transfer portal

Nate oats and Alabama are tended for the elite defender in the transfer portal

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In the past few weeks it has been calm in the transfer portal for Alabama basketball. That should change soon.

After Nate had missed her attention elsewhere on the west coast on the west coast.

Now the crimson tide is trendy to reach a commitment from the transfer portal from Cal State Northridge Wing Keonte Jones. Jones is a versatile all-round player who is one of the better defenders of the nation. He is exactly the kind of player looking for Oats to improve Alabama's toughness and defense versatility.

Jones is an all-round player who achieved an average of 13.1 points, 9.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.3 blocks per game last season for the Matadors. Jones shot over 50% of the ground and hit 38% of his three -point attempts, although it was at low volume. He met 13 of 34 attempts from the city center.

With 6-foot 6, Jones has the opportunity to play several positions. He can handle the ball, occasionally meet three meetings, attack the edge, rebound and guards and defend the front court player. His ability at the defensive end is his biggest sales argument.

Although Jones for a team that took the 129th place in adjusted defensive efficiency, one of the best defensive players in the country was classified. The Matadors only gave up 94.1 points per 100 possessions when Jones lay on the floor.

Jones was once hired for Eric Musselman and USC, but canceled the Trojans a few weeks ago. He played for two years in Northridge and three years from Juco, so he needed a waiver in 2025-26. In view of the flat -rate exception, this should not be a problem.

If oats are able to seal the deal as expected and add Jones, he will be a differentiator for the crimson tide for the crimson tide next season.

Jones can be Alabamas Mo -dioubate replacement

Jones would probably bring in a role similar to what Mo Dioubate played for Alabama last season. He will be the glue and will probably end as one of the leaders in hard hats next season. He gives maximum efforts and uses his plus-retleitism to recover at a high level and to block shots as a assistance.

Jones 'all-round game reminds me of a player with whom Alabama fans from the NCAA tournament in Robert Morris' Amarion Dickerson are familiar.

Jones may not be a legitimate 38% shooter with a higher volume, but with stretch fives in Noah Williamson and Aiden Sherrell, Jones was able to occupy the “Dunker-Spot” in Alabama's offensive system with his sportiness.

Jones may not be a striking collection, but he is a winner who will make a difference in the profit/loss column.

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