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Posted on 4/18/24 at 12:26 pm to jjv0004
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I have been told that Sears will be back, which makes sense. I have seen multiple mock drafts that don't have him drafted. Bama has NIL and he will get a pretty fair share of it.
I think Sears should come back and make sure he got his degree situation figured out because I think his most likely pro basketball future is international in nature and that ain't for everyone.
Posted on 4/18/24 at 12:44 pm to Diego Ricardo
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I have been told that Sears will be back, which makes sense
I don’t think there is any way to know this literally the day after he declares.
Posted on 4/18/24 at 1:02 pm to Allthatfades
What's kinda funny (or maybe fricked up) is that I've seen a ton of other school's fans give Bama fans shite for not having more confidence in Sears' ability to make the NBA. I'm not sure if they're making assumptions on a small sample size, or if we have talked ourselves into believing his size won't allow him a proper chance.
I'm definitely not going to bet that he'll get drafted. But I'm definitely not going to get against Mark making a team. We all know his strengths and limitations. But he has spent his entire career working his arse off and proving naysayers wrong.
I'm definitely not going to bet that he'll get drafted. But I'm definitely not going to get against Mark making a team. We all know his strengths and limitations. But he has spent his entire career working his arse off and proving naysayers wrong.
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Posted on 4/18/24 at 1:06 pm to CCTider
Rylan took all this money to go to Kansas and he ain’t even gonna fricking start
Posted on 4/18/24 at 1:27 pm to mistaken4193
Isn't Storr more of a driving guard? Seems like they could fit together.
Posted on 4/18/24 at 2:13 pm to CCTider
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Isn't Storr more of a driving guard? Seems like they could fit together.
They added Zeke Mayo and returned Dajuan Harris as well. He could start over Mayo perhaps, but I'd bet against it.
Not to mention 6th man at Kansas isn't the same as the 6th man here. Self is known to play his starters (especially the backcourt) heavy minutes.
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Posted on 4/18/24 at 2:40 pm to BigBird09
Aden Holloway is currently on Campus for a visit. According to Tim Watts a decision will probably be quick
Posted on 4/18/24 at 3:06 pm to Rizzy
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Rylan Griffen on Instagram Live "I want Alabama to win a national championship. I feel like they have a better chance to win one without me than with me"
Has this been discussed? Just an odd thing to say.
Posted on 4/18/24 at 3:14 pm to CapstoneGrad06
This sounds like someone who's heart is still in Tuscaloosa. Would love to have him back.
Posted on 4/18/24 at 3:22 pm to CapstoneGrad06
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Has this been discussed? Just an odd thing to say.
He's either saying he's homesick and his heart wouldn't be in another season without outright saying it and undermining his NIL leverage, or his NIL demands were so far outside of our budget that we'd have to sacrifice the team to keep him.
Posted on 4/18/24 at 3:26 pm to Robot Santa
From the Athletic...
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Clifford Omoruyi
Ht: 6-11 Wt: 240
As one of the most underappreciated defensive players in college basketball, Omoyuri’s name in the portal will spark a frenzy. He has been the catalyst behind Rutgers finishing fourth and sixth in the country, respectively, in KenPom’s adjusted defensive efficiency metric in each of the last two seasons. This season, he swatted 2.9 shots per game in just 27 minutes per night, and while he earned Big Ten All-Defense honors for the season straight season, he should have been among the national semifinalists for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award. It is exceptionally hard to finish over his 7-foot-6 wingspan. Whichever team sways him will get an immediate upgrade on that end of the court.
Omoruyi has been more hit-or-miss on offense, likely due to the way Rutgers used him. I’ve always liked him most as a rim-runner in ball screens who occasionally rolled into quick duck-ins. Omoruyi made 70 percent of his attempts as a roller this season, per Synergy. The Scarlet Knights, however, used him more as a straight post-up big, where he is merely okay. His new team would be wise to deploy him as a screener and diver, or move him to the dunker spot when he’s not involved in the primary action. That way, he can wedge his way into deep seals in the post and be in better position for offensive rebound opportunities, where his length has always been an advantage.
It’s a bit of a surprise to see Omoruyi depart, as Rutgers has a loaded recruiting class next year led by Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper. If the NBA is Omoruyi’s goal, the only program with more scouting eyes on it than Rutgers will be Duke. While Omoruyi would be a tremendous defensive anchor for a group of highly-talented freshmen to have, it looks like someone else will get him. — Sam Vecenie
Posted on 4/18/24 at 3:27 pm to CCTider
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Omoruyi has been more hit-or-miss on offense, likely due to the way Rutgers used him. I’ve always liked him most as a rim-runner in ball screens who occasionally rolled into quick duck-ins. Omoruyi made 70 percent of his attempts as a roller this season, per Synergy. The Scarlet Knights, however, used him more as a straight post-up big, where he is merely okay. His new team would be wise to deploy him as a screener and diver, or move him to the dunker spot when he’s not involved in the primary action. That way, he can wedge his way into deep seals in the post and be in better position for offensive rebound opportunities, where his length has always been an advantage.
Damn Nate, you just got that big arse raise and you're ghostwriting for The Athletic?
Posted on 4/18/24 at 3:30 pm to CCTider
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32 Chris Youngblood
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Ht: 6-4Wt: 220
The co-AAC Player of the Year is one of the best on-the-move shooters in the portal. Youngblood averaged 15.3 points per game as a senior at South Florida and was one of the rare players to transfer up a level — from the A-Sun to the AAC — and see his scoring average increase. When he has space, he’s close to automatic from deep. He made 69 3-pointers at a 41.6 percent clip. He’s good off the catch and the bounce.
Youngblood isn’t that quick with the ball but he’s strong and bodies bounce off him. He creates separation with his strength and ability to read screens playing off the ball. He shot 42.6 percent coming off screens, per Synergy. His experience is obvious in the way he plays on both ends. Defensively, he knows where to be and does a good job contesting shots despite having short arms. He didn’t put up big assist numbers (2.1 per game) but his passes arrive on target and with some pop. He usually makes the right read and is willing to make the extra pass when his gravity pulls extra defenders. Youngblood is the type of player who gets everything out of his ability. He helped Amir Abdur-Rahim flip Kennesaw State and then South Florida, where the coach and player won the American in their first year when USF was coming off a losing season. — C.J. Moore
How he fits
Nate Oats loves shooting and lands one of the best shooters in the portal. Youngblood isn’t dynamic with the ball in his hands like Mark Sears or Aaron Estrada, but he’ll fit well as a floor spacer who can occasionally create his own shot. It would benefit Youngblood to play with a guard like Sears who can pull two to the ball and start the domino effect that leads to open shots. (Sears still has a year of eligibility left.) Youngblood does some of his scoring from the mid-range and that usually doesn’t fly at Alabama. But shooting with range is no issue, and that’s obviously why he was an attractive option for Alabama. He’s a Tuscaloosa native, so this is a return home.
— C.J. Moore
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Posted on 4/18/24 at 3:33 pm to CCTider
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Aden Holloway
Ht: 6-1Wt: 180
It’s tough to project what Holloway could become. The jumper is the biggest selling point. He shoots with range and is a better shooter than his percentages as a freshman would suggest. He made 52 3s but at a 30.2 percent clip. Right now, a majority of his scoring is from beyond the arc because his size limits his ability to score around the basket. He made only 19 of his 56 attempts at the rim, per Synergy. Holloway started out hot, putting up 19 points and six assists in his debut against Baylor. He had a few other breakout performances in the nonconference, including 24 points in a win against Indiana. But he hit a wall and lost his starting job midway through the year, only to gain it back at the end of February. He averaged 7.3 points and 2.7 assists for the season, and there were glimpses of why he had a five-star ranking coming out of high school. Defensively, he adapted to what wasn’t an easy scheme to play in. Auburn switches a lot and puts a lot of pressure on the ball. Holloway was able to fit in that scheme and is handsy on the ball. He didn’t have high steals numbers, but that might be something that comes down the road.
The question is whether he can overcome his size and eventually become an efficient scorer. It’s hard to find anyone who can shoot with his kids of range, so if he ever gets there, he could become a valuable threat, especially in the pick-and-roll. And the fact he was able to start for one of the best teams in the SEC is promising. — C.J. Moore
Posted on 4/18/24 at 3:34 pm to CCTider
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Houston Mallette
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 185
Mallette is an intriguing eye-of-the-beholder player. On one hand, he’s a terrific shooter who drilled 38.2 percent of his 3s in his first season, then improved to 41.5 percent on five attempts per game this past season. Mallette has legitimate range that stretches beyond the college 3-point line.
However, he’s started to operate a lot more in the midrange area the last two years despite not being a good enough separator to make those shots consistently. He hit just 42 percent of his midrange jumpers this year, and many of those were tough looks. He also doesn’t finish well at the rim and is more of a score-first option than a playmaker for others. On top of that, he wasn’t particularly good at staying in front of his man on defense.
Whichever team gets Mallette should limit him to spacing the floor, attacking closeouts and running in transition. He should get up at least seven 3s per game instead of mixing those shots with midrange jumpers. They’ll also need to improve his defense, because he has a long way to go. But in the right role, he can be an effective high-major player. — Sam Vecenie
How he fits
It’s perfect on offense, so long as Mallette does not expect to be anything more than a floor spacer and off-ball player, Alabama loves players who can step into their scheme and spread the court for their guards. I’m worried about him defensively in the SEC, but he’s a solid first get in the transfer portal.
— Sam Vecenie
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Posted on 4/18/24 at 3:37 pm to CCTider
And for the departed...
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Nick Pringle
Ht: 6-4Wt: 220
Pringle’s job in the Alabama offense was to set a lot of screens and set shooters up with dribble handoffs. He played his role well and had a good sense for screening angle and when to cut when his defender forgot about him. He averaged 6.8 points and 5.1 rebounds in 18.4 minutes per game, and all of his buckets were around the rim. He’s a good offensive rebounder and quick off the ground. He also gets out of a screen quickly and is a good roller, putting pressure on the rim.
Defensively, Pringle can guard both on the perimeter and inside. He holds his ground in the post and is willing to wrestle with back-to-the-basket bigs. He can be a little jumpy on the perimeter, but his athleticism is an asset defensively because of his ability to slide his feet and also help protect the rim. For a one-season rental, he’s a good option as a rim-rolling, energy big guy. — C.J. Moore
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Posted on 4/18/24 at 3:37 pm to CCTider
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Sam Walters
Ht: 6-4Wt: 220
Walters is a 3-point specialist who doesn’t need much room to shoot. The big lefty has a quick and high release, and he shot a solid 39.4 percent from 3 as a freshman, averaging 5.4 points in only 12.3 minutes per game. Walters was a floor spacer for the Crimson Tide, but he wasn’t afraid to put it on the floor and attack shot blockers at the rim. Walters is able to cross match onto perimeter players and can also handle himself against bigs. On the perimeter, he uses his length to give him some extra room to defend the ball and contain the dribble. You see his build and expect that he’d play soft, but he has some fight to him and can handle himself when a ball handler’s eyes light up and he decides he wants to take on Walters. He can play both forward spots. He shot 82.5 percent at the free-throw line, which is a good indicator that his shooting efficiency should continue with even more volume. It’ll be interesting to see what Walters becomes because his potential is enticing. With his size and stroke, he’ll be a guy NBA folks will be keeping an eye on. — C.J. Moore
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Posted on 4/18/24 at 3:39 pm to CCTider
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Koby Brea
Ht: 6-4Wt: 220
Brea might be the best shooter in college basketball. The Atlantic-10 Sixth Man of the Year shot 49.8 percent from deep this season and shoots 43.4 percent for his career. He has from-the-logo range and is elite both off the catch and the dribble. He kills drop coverage. Give him any space and he’s burying it. He scored 1.277 points per possession as the handler in the pick-and-roll, per Synergy. It’s almost shocking when he misses. He shot 53.8 percent on catch-and-shoot jumpers, per Synergy, and that number jumps to 59.2 percent on catch-and-shoots when he’s open.
There should be a ton of interest in Brea because everyone wants shooting. He came off the bench for the Flyers but basically played a starter’s role, averaging 11.1 points in 29.1 minutes per game. He proved in the NCAA Tournament he can knock down shots on a big stage, burying five 3s in a first-round win over Nevada and then scoring 14 points and making four 3s in the second-round loss to Arizona. The one concern with Brea, especially if he transfers to a higher level, is he could be a guy teams hunt on the defensive end. He isn’t a great on-ball defender. He has good positional size but has a tendency to give up blow-by straight-line drives. Still, his shooting is valuable enough that just about anyone will take him because he changes the geometry of the floor. — C.J. Moore
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