Why Naomi Jones returned out of the portal to Alabama women's basketball

Almost as soon as Pauline Love was named the head coach, Jones announced her return the Crimson Tide . It was a major get for Love as Jones is the only player returning to the Crimson Tide who started a game last year. "I'd say it was pretty easy just coming back after entering the transfer portal. Just knowing she's a good coach, she's a good person. She wants to see us succeed," Jones said. For Jones, the reasoning for staying was simple.