Former Alabama point guard announces retirement from basketball

March 24, 2023; Louisville, KY, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jahvon Quinerly (5) drives past San Diego State Aztecs guard Lamont Butler (5) during the first half of the Round of 16 of the NCAA Tournament at KFC YUM! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

After playing for the Villanova Wildcats, Alabama Crimson Tide and Memphis Tigers, former five-star point guard Jahvon Quinerly decided to step away from basketball and pursue opportunities off the court.

Quinerly struggled to get much time on the field during his time at Villanova and transferred to Alabama before the 2019 season, but had to sit on the sidelines due to transfer rules at the time. Over the next three years, he enjoyed much success with the Crimson Tide, appearing in 98 career games and was named the SEC Co-Sixth Man of the Year in 2023, and was the SEC Tournament MVP in 2021.

Even though he decided to leave Alabama, Quinerly was a big part of what Nate Oats built in Tuscaloosa. He was traded to Memphis for the 2023-24 season where he played in 32 games averaging 13.5 points per game, 3.5 rebounds per game and 4.9 assists per game. Quinerly went undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft. Quinerly announced his retirement saying:

“I made the decision to leave basketball behind, which has greatly shaped who I am since I can remember. The game has opened so many doors for me and I will always be grateful, but God chose a different path for me.”

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