Jahvon Quinerly says tournament basketballs are 'too bouncy'

There have been some complaints about the quality of the basketballs during the NCAA Tournament. Now, Alabama guard Jahvon Quinerly has explained that the basketballs are actually too bouncy.

This came after he had previously made comments about the balls on Twitter.

“Yeah, I just feel like sometimes the balls are just a little too bouncy,” Jahvon Quinerly said.

“I don’t think it’s affected me personally this tournament, but, you know, it’s been something that the guys talk about in the locker room.”

This can obviously be a big deal in a game. Having too much bounce would potentially make it harder to control the ball and could cause more shots to rim out that otherwise may have gone in. It’s something that should be corrected, even if neither team is given an advantage.

It hasn’t seemed to hurt Alabama or Jahvon Quinerly this tournament, who have dominated through two rounds.

“Man, just looking at his injury and where he’s come from, I think it’s crazy. Really proud of him. Look at him like as a big brother. Always looked up to him,” Brandon Miller said of Quinerly, who tore his ACL last season.

For Quinerly, even though he only transferred to Alabama after starting his career at Villanova, Alabama has become a second home.

“Alabama is my second home. It was good to do it one time but this one right here? This one’s very special considering everything that’s gone on this year. Just the group that we have? Young freshmen who’s come in and who’s willing to listen? Listen to coach, listen to some of the older veterans with open ears? It’s a very special feeling,” Quinerly said.

“I feel like Alabama’s really put itself on the radar basketball-wise.”

Jahvon Quinerly reflects on his return

In the 2022 NCAA Tournament, Jahvon Quinerly tore his ACL against Notre Dame. It was a devastating injury, but now that he’s made his return, Quinerly has had a remarkable experience.

“It’s amazing. Just tearing my ACL and being able to get back to this point — to make it back to the Sweet Sixteen for a second time, it’s amazing. The emotions are very high, I’m just very proud of my team,” Quinerly said.

“It’s electric. It’s the best 64 teams in the country and everything’s at stake.”