re: Tide Hoops | Offseason

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247Sports’ national basketball analyst Travis Branham shares his thoughts on UA’s newest pledge: 

"Gurley is a very talented power forward with high upside making him a big pickup for the Tide as someone who can not only come in to contribute right away in a variety of ways but also someone who can continue to be developed.

"Physically, Gurley possesses terrific physical tools for the position with good size, long arms and a lean frame that will continue to fill out. He also is an impressive athlete with mobility, fluidity and bounce as he maneuvers around both ends of the floor.

"Offensively, Gurley is an effective and talented pick-and-pop power forward who can make shots on the perimeter and can face his man up and attack him off the bounce. Given his length, athleticism, hands and touch, he also makes for an effective weapon in the pick-and-roll who can catch lobs and finish in traffic around the rim and as he gets stronger and polishes his handle both areas will continue to improve as a pick-and-pop and pick-and-roll scorer who can also manipulate mismatches on the perimeter and block.

"Defensively, Gurley is a switchable defender who is also a capable rim protector and a plus-rebounder. With added weight and strength, he will also continue to improve on this end of the floor as he will improve on the block."

"Gurley already impacts the game in a variety of ways and given his framework and skillset he can continue expanding and developing to continue enhancing his impact at the collegiate level."

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