The monster class that Avery Johnson and Alabama were counting on in 2016 just might arrive a year later in 2017.

The Crimson Tide's 2016 recruiting wasn't bad by any means, but the de-commitment of five-star shooting guard Terrance Ferguson -- who eventually ended up going pro in Australia -- certainly put a damper on things. With 2016 squarely in the rearview mirror, it looks like that monster class may come this recruiting cycle.



Johnson and the Crimson Tide received huge news Thursday when in-state four-star prospects Herb Jones and Alex Reese both announced their commitments just days after official visiting Tuscaloosa together.

Ranked No. 72 overall, Jones is a 6-foot-7 wing with huge upside. He's got a smooth looking jumper with range to beyond the three point line, he can put the ball on the floor and he looks like one of those guys that is just scratching at how good he can be. In many ways, he has some similarities to a young Joe Johnson.

