re: Tide Hoops | 25-12 (13-5)

From Tim Watts:

Chris Youngblood - USF Bulls - Small Forward (on3.com) arrived for his Alabama visit today (he leaves Sunday), and the early feedback is strong in Bama's favor. Couple of sources tell BOL that the visit is going well. And that isn't shocking, as most visits do. It is worth noting that Youngblood had over 40 schools reach out the minute he hit the portal, but the UA trip leapfrogged others after Youngblood spoke to Nate Oats and staff.

That happened Thursday around lunch. A couple of visits had already been scheduled elsewhere when Oats reached out and Youngblood quickly rearranged his schedule to be here this weekend. So, the interest from Youngblood's end is obvious.

Oats is making a big impression and sources near Youngblood’s recruitment see the system as the perfect fit. Also, there is a hometown feel here with the dad being from Tuscaloosa and his mom having attended UA, per Mr. Hastings.

Tomorrow will really tell the tale, and if things go as expected, we feel UA will be very tough to beat here.