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Posted on 4/25/23 at 9:53 am to SummerOfGeorge
Posted on 4/25/23 at 9:53 am to SummerOfGeorge
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Since reopening his recruitment, Philon has received interested from over a dozen schools some of which include Kansas, Kentucky, Ole Miss, Houston, UConn, LSU, Arizona and California.
Looks like we have no interest in Philon and honestly that makes sense.
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Posted on 4/25/23 at 10:03 am to SummerOfGeorge
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I demand to be given his height in millimeters.
I'm getting concerned that Sherrell's height is being aided by a Kramer and Mickey lifts situation. Can't have another program scandal right now even if it is just heightening.
Posted on 4/25/23 at 10:23 am to Chadaristic
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Really gonna miss watching him drain 3s, clap in dudes faces, & talk smack to opposing fans at Titan Gym. Alabama is getting a great one.
Sounds like Wrightsell has some fan favorite potential if he plays well.
Posted on 4/25/23 at 10:29 am to Chadaristic
Does he have a bama buddy following him at all times? Keeping him away from the strip? 
Sadly it may have to come to this... any volunteers?
Sadly it may have to come to this... any volunteers? This post was edited on 4/25/23 at 10:30 am
Posted on 4/25/23 at 10:35 am to Chadaristic
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Film study: What Alabama basketball is getting in Aaron Estrada
Last week, Hofstra transfer Aaron Estrada committed to Alabama over Cincinnati and Kansas State. The 6-foot-4 senior guard earned back-to-back Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year honors, displaying a multi-dimensional offensive game, paired with a well-rounded statistical profile that should get fans excited.
Let’s dive into the film room to see what Alabama is getting in the Woodbury, N.J. native.
Statistical profile
Traditional stats: 20.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists on 57.3% true shooting.
In 12 games against KenPom Top 150 opponents in 2023, Estrada shot 59.3% at the rim, 30.9% from beyond the arc, and 82.2% from the free-throw line.
In 14 games against KenPom Top 150 opponents in 2022, Estrada shot 61.2% at the rim , 37.0% from beyond the arc and 97% from the free-throw line.
Offensive role: Primary ball handler, secondary ball handler
Defensive role: Point of attack, helper
— 91st percentile on spot-up jumpers
— 82nd percentile on dribble jumpers
— 79th percentile off handoffs
— 53rd percentile in isolation
— 51st percentile at the rim
— 48th percentile in transition
Shot-making versatility
In Nate Oats’ dribble-drive system, Alabama puts a premium on players who can handle real usage as both a primary and secondary ball handler – Estrada does that.
He also offers Alabama another high-volume left-handed shooter along with Mark Sears.
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As seen above, Estrada’s scout starts with his shot-making versatility. He has a tight handle with the ability to piece together combo moves and quickly establish the base of his shot.
Estrada ran a heavy dose of pick-and-roll at Hofstra, leading to his 29.6% usage rate, The lefty guard can also operate in off-ball screening actions — flying off pin-downs, back screens, you name it.
For instance, Jaden Shackelford was an incredible microwave scorer for Alabama, leading the team in scoring across his three seasons in Tuscaloosa. Though his versatility was limited. 89.1% of Shackelford’s 3-pointers made were assisted in the 2021-22 season, for comparison, 48.6% of Estrada’s 3-pointers made were assisted this season.
Estrada will share the court with more adept ball handlers, so that number will likely climb a bit. Still, it should be nowhere close to Shackelford’s near 90% mark.
Estrada’s jumper is quick and mechanically sound. However, don’t expect him to be a 40% marksman from beyond the arc. A major question is the degree to which he is a 3-point shooter as his efficiency has tended to fluctuate in games against top opponents. Estrada shot 0-for-3 from beyond the arc against Saint Mary’s in November, 1-for-4 against Iona and 1-for-6 against Rutgers in the first round of the NIT.
A playmaking savant
Starting with his innate instincts as a passer, Estrada led the Colonial Athletic Association in total assists (160) in 2022 and ranked sixth in the conference in total assists (132) last season.
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As seen in this compilation, he can execute passes with or without a screen, pinpoint cutters, find kick-out shooters, make cross-court skip passes and make quick situational reads within the flow of an offense.
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Estrada has average off-the-line burst at best but leverages his craft, handle, and methodical change of pace to flourish as a driver. He also has terrific touch on floaters and runners, which will be key to translatable two-point efficiency at the SEC level.
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Hofstra’s offensive approach differs from Alabama’s rim-and-3 scheme, so expect nearly all of those long 2s to be covered to above-the-break 3s, similar to Sears at Ohio.
Estrada’s on-ball chops will open up Alabama’s offensive attack as a whole, given his combination of ball-handling flexibility, off-ball movement, and shot-making rapport.
He also recorded a 2.4% steal rate last season, which is an indicator for his potent defensive playmaking ability. Estrada is switchable, active in passing lanes, and adept at chasing shooters in off-ball screening actions.
Hofstra ranked No. 177 nationally in adjusted tempo last season, compared to Alabama at No. 4, so he’s bound to benefit from the pace of play under Oats.
The 22-year-old projects as a seamless fit in multi-guard lineups alongside Jahvon Quinerly, Latrell Wrightsell Jr. or Sears, pending upcoming draft decisions.
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Posted on 4/25/23 at 11:02 am to Chadaristic
Sherrell is legit 6’11 but he is probably more skilled than Clowney and I assume will play the 4 for us. He’s not quite as skilled as Jabari Smith who started at the 4 for Auburn at 6’11 but he’s somewhere in between Smith and Clowney.
He’s only 5 months younger than Clowney too so a reclass makes sense.
He’s only 5 months younger than Clowney too so a reclass makes sense.
Posted on 4/25/23 at 11:28 am to CrimsonFever
If Walton wasn’t an Idiot and we landed Sherrell it would have been a perfect offseason.
Posted on 4/25/23 at 12:06 pm to DLev45
Absolutely! If he is such a dumbass pothead given all the circumstances involved he would have almost certainly been a source of distraction going forward. We are so fortunate that he screwed up soon enough that Oats could get rid of him now rather than the middle of the season and maybe have two or three others involved with him on something really disastrous.
This post was edited on 4/25/23 at 12:16 pm
Posted on 4/25/23 at 12:11 pm to mistaken4193
I've been surprised that a bunch of guys have recently entered the portal. Which seems very late. But after Walton's stupid arse, I'm glad for it.
Posted on 4/25/23 at 12:57 pm to CCTider
Yeah.....I'm losing patience with these guys that keep screwing up. 
Posted on 4/25/23 at 2:14 pm to CCTider
What is the deadline for portal players to sign
with a new team?
with a new team?
Posted on 4/25/23 at 2:52 pm to Alum69
There is a deadline to enter into the portal which I believe is May 11 this year, but i'm not sure there is necessarily a deadline to sign with a team aside from needing to be enrolled and everything on time which is probably sometime around August. There could be some rule that i'm unaware of though.
Posted on 4/25/23 at 3:00 pm to TideSwamper
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What is the rule for summer trips
Once every four years. Calipari at Ky has proposed summer tournaments for teams that can’t take a foreign tour. That would be nice for the players who are no doubt tired of playing just each other all summer. Might be fun to do an in state tourney or a conference challenge like Big East vs SEC in early August.
Posted on 4/25/23 at 3:07 pm to Alum69
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Absolutely! If he is such a dumbass pothead given all the circumstances involved he would have almost certainly been a source of distraction going forward.
Most NBA players smoke weed. So while weed isn't a problem, being so dumb about it is. Smoking in public while strapped is incredibly dumb.
If it was just him getting arrested for weed, I doubt his offer would've been revoked. I know y'all love your guns. But the guns are the bigger issue after last season, even though they legal.
This post was edited on 4/25/23 at 3:09 pm
Posted on 4/25/23 at 4:17 pm to Chadaristic
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In 12 games against KenPom Top 150 opponents in 2023, Estrada shot 59.3% at the rim, 30.9% from beyond the arc, and 82.2% from the free-throw line. In 14 games against KenPom Top 150 opponents in 2022, Estrada shot 61.2% at the rim , 37.0% from beyond the arc and 97% from the free-throw line.
Oh no, I see a trend from 2022 - 2023
Two points lower on shots at the rim, 6 point drop at 3, 15% lower FTs.
Hope we don't get 57, 25, 67% from AE.
Posted on 4/25/23 at 5:16 pm to TroyTider
The two-point drop at The Rim may or may not be significant. Improper weight / strength training can really screw up your free throw and outside shooting which may be what happened with him.
Posted on 4/25/23 at 7:44 pm to Chadaristic
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Looks like we have no interest in Philon and honestly that makes sense.
I suspect we do have interest.
Posted on 4/25/23 at 8:32 pm to AbSnopes
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I suspect we do have interest.
Meaning?
Posted on 4/25/23 at 9:05 pm to Chadaristic
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be enrolled and everything on time which is probably sometime around August
Emoni Bates and Jalen Duren reclassified and enrolled at Memphis in August two years ago. So I think you are right: just have to be enrolled before classes start. Of course, there’s some talent on our team that will be hard to beat out if you come in late.
Posted on 4/25/23 at 9:10 pm to AbSnopes
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