Alabama senior Herbert Jones is The Associated Press player of the year in the Southeastern Conference, while the Crimson Tide’s Nate Oats is its coach of the year and Arkansas guard Moses Moody is the top newcomer. Jones was a first-team pick on all but one ballot after dramatically improving his offence while remaining one of the league’s top defenders. He averages 10.9 points per game but is also ranked in the league’s top 10 in four categories. Jones is fifth in assists (3.1 per game) and rebounding (6.1) while leading the league with 1.7 steals per game. Oats led Alabama to its first SEC title in 19 years in just his second season.

Source: thestar March 09, 2021 15:51 UTC