re: Tide Hoops | Offseason

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Tide signee Jusaun Holt ready to get to work at Alabama (BOL)

Alabama men’s basketball is reloading on the recruiting trail in 2021, currently sitting with a three-man class that ranks within the top 20 of the 247Sports Composite Team Recruiting Rankings. BamaOnLine broke down the whole class, as well as remaining targets earlier on Monday. One of UA’s signees,  Jusaun Holt is looking forward to making his way to Tuscaloosa this summer.

“I’m definitely looking forward to working hard every day with my teammates and building that bond with them,” Holt told BamaOnLine. “I’m also looking forward to the new change from high school to college and I’m just excited to get there.”

Holt averaged 21.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2.4 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game this season for Roswell (Ga.) St. Francis Day School. Through it all he made sure to tune in for Crimson Tide basketball.

“I think their season was great overall,” Holt said. “Coach Oats did a great job all season and especially how far we have come I think was great. I believe that we will definitely be back in the tourney next season.”

Speaking of next season, Holt is working on recruiting more talent to UA. “Yes 100 percent,” Holt replied when asked if he’s working on getting guys to Tuscaloosa. ”Me and JD (Davison) especially. Definitely targeting Nimari (Burnett) and (Charles) Bediako. And we are just building relationships with them and telling them to come join the squad and that it can be something special.”

Holt wrapped up his own recruitment back in September prior to signing in November. His relationship with the staff was and remains a key reason why he’s rolling with the Tide. “The relationship I have with the staff is great,” Holt said. “Especially my coaches. We talk all the time and I’m just very excited to play for them.”

At 6-foot-6, 200 pounds, Holt is rated the No. 24 small forward and the No. 103 overall player in the country, per the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

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