Jaden Shackelford, Alabama’s leading scorer, announces transfer portal decision
By Adam Spencer
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The Alabama Crimson Tide won the SEC last year, following it up with an SEC Tournament title and a trip to the Sweet 16.
However, Nate Oats’ squad has been hit with some losses this offseason. Key players like John Petty Jr., Herb Jones and Josh Primo are off to the NBA Draft. Others are transferring or graduating.
Then, there was Jaden Shackelford, who led the team in points per game (with 14 points per contest). Shackelford entered the transfer portal this offseason.
But, as you can see below, he announced he was returning to Alabama on his Twitter account on Tuesday night:
with God, he will not fail ♥️
i’m blessed to have the support system i have to guide me through my every step. now it’s time to finish what we started…
RUN IT BACK! #RollTide pic.twitter.com/qtjwwXeCm8— Jaden Shackelford (@jayunooo) July 21, 2021
That’s a big deal for Oats and the Crimson Tide, who should now be one of the favorites to win the SEC this coming season.
We’ll see if Shackelford can develop into an even better NBA prospect this year.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
