The first game in

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Reigning Mr. Basketball John Petty will choose between Alabama and Kentucky during halftime of the Jaguars' home game Nov. 10 against Huntsville, according to Jemison coach Jack Doss. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Petty, a 6-foot-5 wing, was set to take an official visit to Kentucky this weekend, but will reschedule, Doss said. Petty visited Alabama on Aug. 25. ESPN's Jeff Borzello first reported Petty's change of travel plans.

Petty is rated five stars by ESPN, and four stars by 247Sports, Rivals and Scout. He is ranked the No. 5 shooting guard in the nation by the 247Sports Composite. Petty averaged 19.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.8 steals while leading J.O. Johnson to a second consecutive 5A state championship in the program's final year. He was also named Gatorade Alabama Player of the Year.

Jemison, located in Huntsville, opened its campus this semester after replacing J.O. Johnson. Work on the Jaguars' gym, which will host the opening rounds of the AL.com Classic, should be completed next week, Doss said.

Updated at 2:30 p.m. with info about Petty canceling this weekend's Kentucky visit.