Alabama forward Naomi Jones has reportedly withdrawn from the NCAA transfer portal and will return to the Crimson Tide for the 2026-27 season under new head coach Pauline Love. Jones averaged 4.7 points and 4.9 rebounds per game last season.
According to On3's Talia Goodman, Alabama Crimson Tide forward Naomi Jones has reportedly withdrawn from the NCAA transfer portal.
Jones had previously entered the portal earlier this month, but will now instead reportedly return to Alabama for the 2026-27 season to play under new head coach Pauline Love.
The forward started 13-of-33 games for Alabama during the 2025-26 season as a redshirt sophomore, averaging a combined 4.7 points and 4.9 rebounds per game on 45.5% shooting from the field. Jones also shot 59.2% from the free throw line, and was one of Alabama's top interior defenders where she averaged 1.8 blocks per game.
The 2026-27 campaign will now be the fourth season at Alabama for Jones. A redshirt junior, Jones is a potential breakout candidate to watch for the Crimson Tide entering next season.
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Naomi Jones reportedly decided to return to Alabama to play under new head coach Pauline Love for the upcoming season.
During the 2025-26 season, Naomi Jones averaged 4.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game while shooting 45.5% from the field.
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