TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Alabama received disappointing news Friday when the NCAA ruled to deny guard Jahvon Quinerly’s eligibility request after transferring from Villanova.

But Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats and director of athletics Greg Byrne released a joint statement on Friday that they will appeal the NCAA’s decision.

And Oats is confident they will win.

“I wouldn’t say I was surprised. Disappointed may be more of the word,” said Oats following Alabama’s 93-65 win over Georgia Tech in a charity exhibition game on Sunday.

“But there is an appeals process, and we had maybe a feeling that’s where we were going to win it anyways just because his case is so different being with what he’s gone through. It’s not really one of those where you check the box on. Look, JQ’s attitude’s been great, and his parents are obviously really disappointed. Everything they’ve been through, they want to see him play. But I think he’s handling it well, and we’re going to go all the way through.

“We’re planning to win the appeal. I still plan on him playing next Tuesday. But we’ve got to go through the appeal and see if we can’t get it won through the appeals process.”

Quinerly also released the following statement via Twitter:

“Disappointed with this decision. My family and I have been through a lot and I know how much it would mean for my mom and dad to watch me suit up when our season begins. Despite this news, I am going to continue to work hard both on and off the court and will remain hopeful that I will be able to play this season.”

Alabama guard Jahvon Quinerly

Rated by ESPN as the No. 5 best “sit-out transfer” in the nation, Quinerly played in 25 contests at Villanova during the 2018-19 campaign while fighting through several nagging injuries. He averaged 3.2 points in 9.1 minutes per contest during his rookie season. His best game of the year came against UConn in Madison Square Garden on Dec. 22 when he finished with 10 points and four assists in 25 minutes of action -- all season-high numbers.

Coming out of Hudson Catholic High School in Hackensack, N.J., Quinerly was rated as a 5-star prospect and earned a spot in the 2018 McDonald’s All-American game. Quinerly was the No. 29 overall player and No. 7 point guard in the 2018 class, according to the 247Sports Composite. He was also a two-time New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year and averaged 20 points, six assists and two steals a game in each of his final two seasons in high school.

“Jahvon is a dynamic guard that plays best in the open floor. He’s a perfect fit with the way we play,” Oats said in June. “He’s a playmaker that makes plays for both himself and his teammates. He makes everyone around him better. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed getting to know him and his family throughout this recruiting process. He comes from a great close-knit family and is the type of high-character individual we’re looking to bring into our program here.”

Alabama opens its 2019-20 season against Penn on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

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