Almost every Alabama basketball fan knew immediately the loss of Henry Jones would weaken the Crimson Tide. Unquestionably the best defender on the team, a strong rebounder, a scoring contributor and all-around scrappiest guy on any court – Jones cannot be replaced by any other Tide player.
Nate Oats and the Alabama basketball training staff are hoping Jones can return three weeks after Saturday’s surgery. That timeframe was achieved by Donta Hall who had almost the identical surgery.
Casting optimism aside, some Tide fans remember Hall was still hurting and recovering for a few weeks after his return.