John Petty Jr.

Nate Oats announced on a conference call today that junior guard John Petty Jr. and sophomore guard Kira Lewis Jr. will enter their names into the upcoming NBA draft. Oats stated the program is moving forward with the assumption that they will not be returning to the program.

Alabama’s junior shooting guard John Petty’s elbow injury is just a sprain according to AL.com’s Matt Zenitz. Petty could return prior to the end of the regular season but at the least he is expected to return for the SEC tournament. Petty is the leading rebounder for the Crimson Tide, averaging 6.6 rebounds per game and the team’s second leading scorer, averaging 15 points per game.

The Alabama men’s basketball team held practice today prior to tomorrow’s game in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. Alabama is 11-7, 4-2 in the SEC. Alabama is looking for its fourth win in a row, the longest win streak of the season. The Crimson Tide is led in scoring by junior guard John Petty Jr. who scores 16.7 points per game

Alabama defeated Vanderbilt 77-62 in Memorial Gymnasium tonight. Alabama wins its third game in a row and improves its record to 11-7, 4-2 in conference play. Alabama improved its record at Memorial Gymnasium to 20-44 and has now won nine of its last 12 games. Alabama is now tied with Auburn, Florida and Tennessee for third place in the SEC.

Alabama defeats Missouri 88-74 at home to cap off an important week of SEC play. The Crimson Tide were lead in scoring by John Petty Jr. who scored 20. Alabama was able to win despite Missouri shooting a school, and SEC, record 31/31 from the free throw line.