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Aiden Sherrell on Hey Coach last night.
Posted on 3/17/26 at 9:51 am
Posted on 3/17/26 at 9:51 am
I watched last night’s episode of Hey Coach with Oats. They usually have a player join them as well and I was a bit shocked to see the player they chose was Sherrell
In the Holloway thread yesterday there was some talk that Sherrell might be transferring after the year.
Obviously he still could, but if you were set on transferring why would you do the radio show? And if you’re Oats and you could’ve had Mallette, Allen, Wrightsell, or really any of the players join you I wouldn’t think that you’d pick someone on their way out. He also talked about being locked in to a team mindset going into the tournament.
I dunno. Could all be nothing. Just thought it was interesting on the heels of the smoke from yesterday.
In the Holloway thread yesterday there was some talk that Sherrell might be transferring after the year.
Obviously he still could, but if you were set on transferring why would you do the radio show? And if you’re Oats and you could’ve had Mallette, Allen, Wrightsell, or really any of the players join you I wouldn’t think that you’d pick someone on their way out. He also talked about being locked in to a team mindset going into the tournament.
I dunno. Could all be nothing. Just thought it was interesting on the heels of the smoke from yesterday.
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Posted on 3/17/26 at 10:26 am to Sandkhan
Sherrell will be a critical piece to next year's team and the trajectory of his development suggests he could be an all-conference player next year. I think we will do what it takes to retain him absent an offer we just can't even come close to matching.
We probably have additional funds opened up that would have otherwise been allocated to Holloway.
We probably have additional funds opened up that would have otherwise been allocated to Holloway.
Posted on 3/17/26 at 10:58 am to Sandkhan
I wouldn't read too much into it.
Sometimes players do something like this and then leave shortly thereafter anyway.
Coaches too. If memory serves, Tosh Lupoi spoke to us about how excited he was for the upcoming January contact period and immediately split to go to Cleveland before it even started (he had to have known).
As cold as it sounds, sometimes it's just who's available on the schedule to speak. Or it might just be a player who needs media practice. It's a business.
Sometimes players do something like this and then leave shortly thereafter anyway.
Coaches too. If memory serves, Tosh Lupoi spoke to us about how excited he was for the upcoming January contact period and immediately split to go to Cleveland before it even started (he had to have known).
As cold as it sounds, sometimes it's just who's available on the schedule to speak. Or it might just be a player who needs media practice. It's a business.
Posted on 3/17/26 at 11:49 am to paperwasp
I think Sherrell has improved a lot. Hasn't been the case under Oats that a big man has improved that much. You see the guards get a lot better, but not the big men. Sherrell is the exception. I would not want to see him leave.
Posted on 3/17/26 at 12:26 pm to JIB
Word I saw is that it would take a massive offer to get Sherrill to play for any college next year. His plan seems to be to go into the draft.
Posted on 3/17/26 at 12:48 pm to RollTide33
Sherrell isnt ready for the NBA. Doesnt rebound well enough or score consistently enough.
He would get bullied any real rebounder
He would get bullied any real rebounder
Posted on 3/17/26 at 12:54 pm to RollTide33
I haven’t seen him mocked anywhere near the 1st round. Earlier in the year I thought he was going to play his way into being drafted but that peaked a bit.
Posted on 3/17/26 at 1:27 pm to Sandkhan
It sounds like he's getting some terrible advice. I could honestly see him transfer, but to enter the draft would be ridiculous. He's waaaay too raw and inexperienced for NBA scouts to seriously consider drafting him..
He played against better big men on a regular basis this year. How could anyone not realize that. He needs a TON of work, and instruction from coaches that know how to play "in the paint".
PS- He doesn't even set a descent pick or screen.
He played against better big men on a regular basis this year. How could anyone not realize that. He needs a TON of work, and instruction from coaches that know how to play "in the paint".
PS- He doesn't even set a descent pick or screen.
This post was edited on 3/17/26 at 1:29 pm
Posted on 3/17/26 at 1:37 pm to coachcrisp
Testing the draft waters would be a smart move, but actually staying in would be a terrible idea. If he can make a jump next like he did this year he might have a chance. He's almost tripled his minutes and increased his FG % while increasing his points about the same as his playing time. His FT % went from 46% to 70%. He had 7 blocks all last year but has had 8 or more multiple times this year.
He could be 1st team All SEC if he got a little better at finishing around the rim and rebounding. He would be one of the centerpieces to next year's team. I could see him averaging 16/10 next year and playing himself into the draft.
He could be 1st team All SEC if he got a little better at finishing around the rim and rebounding. He would be one of the centerpieces to next year's team. I could see him averaging 16/10 next year and playing himself into the draft.
Posted on 3/17/26 at 2:26 pm to coachcrisp
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He's waaaay too raw and inexperienced for NBA scouts to seriously consider drafting him..
That’s an argument FOR drafting him lmao. NBA loves raw prospects.
Posted on 3/17/26 at 2:48 pm to Sandkhan
Sherrell has indeed gotten better, but he still has MUCH room to grow.
They need to start feeding the lad gunpowder or something. He's not mean enough for being 6'11 and 250+ lbs.
They need to start feeding the lad gunpowder or something. He's not mean enough for being 6'11 and 250+ lbs.
Posted on 3/18/26 at 11:44 am to Crimsontide1713
quote:He's continually pushed around in the paint, at 6'10", 240 lbs. His quickness is just average and he got NO shot outside a layup or dunk.
That’s an argument FOR drafting him lmao. NBA loves raw prospects.
If any of our starters need more experience with college level play than him, I haven't seen him.
I'm not saying that he's not capable of playing NBA ball eventually, but the additional game experience, and maturity would give him a much better shot.
Posted on 3/18/26 at 12:11 pm to paperwasp
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Coaches too. If memory serves, Tosh Lupoi spoke to us about how excited he was for the upcoming January contact period and immediately split to go to Cleveland before it even started (he had to have known).
Wasn't Tosh one of the assistants "encouraged" to seek another job?
Posted on 3/18/26 at 12:15 pm to Crimsontide1713
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That’s an argument FOR drafting him lmao. NBA loves raw prospects.
No they don't. They want guys with upside. If they're not close they get sent to the G League to wither and rot.
Posted on 3/18/26 at 12:31 pm to BamaDude06
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Wasn't Tosh one of the assistants "encouraged" to seek another job?
Good point. Yes, IIRC he had been handed the DC position a year earlier sort of by default when Pruitt left (he was the co-DC at the time).
In fairness I don't think he was ready for that yet, but Pruitt had been named at Tennessee in December and put us in a bad spot.
Speaking of, one thing we probably don't give Saban enough credit for was how difficult it was to rebuild annually with the majority of the assistant staff having one foot out the door, especially towards the end. A few of the later (younger) guys used it as a resume springboard with no intention of sincerely coaching their position.
Posted on 3/18/26 at 6:48 pm to Crimson77
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Sherrell will be a critical piece to next year's team and the trajectory of his development suggests he could be an all-conference player next year.
Are you one of Holloway’s clients?
Posted on 3/18/26 at 11:58 pm to bamarep
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They need to start feeding the lad gunpowder or something. He's not mean enough for being 6'11 and 250+ lbs.
He has a 1/2” vertical and plays like he’s 5’6”.
Posted on 3/19/26 at 11:05 am to TS1926
Has he won a tip this year? He really cant jump, and like someone else said, he doesnt have a mean streak at all. But, he obviously has improved in the paint, especially post Bediako . If would make me happy if he and the other 7 footer would stay out of the corners, and no more 3's. And, when being used to pick out front, be physical--especially if the refs keep officiating like they did in the SEC tournament. If its thug ball, we need to play thug ball, too.
Posted on 3/19/26 at 11:08 am to coachcrisp
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He's continually pushed around in the paint, at 6'10", 240 lbs. His quickness is just average and he got NO shot outside a layup or dunk. If any of our starters need more experience with college level play than him, I haven't seen him. I'm not saying that he's not capable of playing NBA ball eventually, but the additional game experience, and maturity would give him a much better shot.
NBA doesn’t really care about prospects being ready to play immediately. They are more than happy to draft and stash for a few years. He would develop faster playing against professional players with professional training with no academic restrictions. Finances are usually the determining factor nowadays, not basketball. NIL has to outweigh their rookie salary + delay to potential second contract. Which I think it would for Sherrell.
This post was edited on 3/19/26 at 11:12 am
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