Alabama Rumors & News

SI " Official practice began for the University of Alabama men's basketball team began on Thursday and during his first press conference, coach Nate Oats revealed that he had contracted COVID-19 months ago. "I got COVID back in July so I don't have to worry about it too..." October 16

Alabama "Five-star point guard Jerdarrian “J.D.” Davison – the state’s top 2021 basketball player – committed to Alabama late Saturday afternoon. The 6-foot-3 standout, who led Calhoun to the Class 2A state title last spring, narrowed his choices to Auburn,..." October 03

CBS Sports "The 2020 Maui Invitational is moving to Asheville, North Carolina. The perennial most prestigious in-season tournament is now scheduled to be played from Nov. 30-Dec. 2, it was announced Friday.  The event will be held at Harrah's Cherokee Center.  This..." September 19

Hoops Rumors "Alabama wing John Petty has elected to return to school for his senior year after testing the draft waters, reports Cecil Hurt of The Tuscaloosa News (Twitter link). Petty, who declared for the draft as an early entrant this spring, averaged 14.5 PPG, 6.6 RPG, and 2.5 APG..." August 03

ESPN "ESPN 100 prospect Alex Tchikou committed to play for Alabama on Sunday. Tchikou, ranked No. 56 in the 2020 ESPN 100, made the announcement in a statement posted to Twitter. " July 05

CBS Sports "The youth of college basketball has grown in importance as the one-and-done era has matured. Players are no longer consistently staying four years and winning championships, in part because it's no longer a prerequisite to success. 18- and 19-year-olds can make an immediate impact for..." June 03

Baltimore Sun "Former Alabama forward Galin Smith has committed to Maryland men’s basketball, he announced Tuesday, providing the Terps with much-needed frontcourt depth after a string of departures. The 6-foot-9, 240-pound Smith is immediately eligible and will have a year of eligbility..." May 12

CBS Sports "Daishen Nix's recent decision to play for the NBA's G League rather than join UCLA and play college basketball next season has been called a possible "sea-change moment" for the sport -- and not in a good way. That after fellow five-star prospect Jalen Green also..." May 08