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Bpilktree

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Donovan Dent from New Mexico just entered portal. He is 6”2’ guard that averaged 20.4 points 6.4 assists and shot 41% from 3. I watched him few times and he was impressive definitely a guy that replace some of Sears offense.
 

cdub55

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A few things...

1) We have led the NATION in scoring the last two years and finished 4th in 2022. Players have taken notice. Selling a high profile player to transfer to you to play great defense and win a championship is noble, but enticing a high profile player to transfer to you to light up the scoreboard, increase your potential draft stock, and win a championship is like shooting fish in a barrel.

2) Alabama runs a pro-style offense. Potential transfers want to be in a system that will boost their chances of landing on an NBA roster. Alabama's style does that.

3) Oates has put a premium and emphasis on establishing a strong NIL purse. He will make sure we are competitive when it is time to go after the guys we fancy. Add to that the aforementioned reasons why a prospective student-athlete would want to come to Bama to play, we don't necessarily have to be the highest bidder more times than not.

IMO, we will have players targeting to come to Tuscaloosa as fervently as we will be pursuing them. Our reputation and brand is growing bigger and bigger and guys want to be a part of what we are doing. It is really a special time!
 

cdub55

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Hearing some smoke around Joson Sanon from Arizona State. I don't know that he's officially in the portal yet, but it's been reported that he plans to enter, and to watch out for Alabama when he does, so sounds like we may be making a push. Good size and pretty good shooter. It sounds like he's got the potential to be a very good defender also, but that's still a work in progress. I think I'd prefer him over Eaglestaff tbh, but Nate knows best.


Joson Sanon

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Sanon reclassed to 2024 so he is technically a High School Senior currently playing D1 basketball. He would definitely be someone to look at with an exceptionally high ceiling.
 

Bpilktree

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We will lose as you said Grant, Sears, Cliff, Youngblood then add in probably Stevenson, Philon. Hopefully not Sherrell, or anyone else. Will be a heavy portal year to have a competitive roster again it seems like. Need a better ball handler and big.
Philon interesting as he has games he looks like 1st round type pick then other seems to disappear. I think with new NIL deals he might stay and be guy that sees a jump in production next year to get a 1st round grade for sure.
Right now I see these guys on roster as of today. Sure 1 or 2 will enter portal as that just the norm
1. Holloway 6”1 guard
2. Philon 6”4 guard
3. Wrightsell 6”3 guard
4. Mallette 6”5 wing
5. Reid 6”8 forward
6. Dioubate 6”7 power forward
7. Stevenson 6”11 power forward
8. Cunningham 6”7 small forwad
9. Sherrill 6”10 center
10. Hannah 6”4 shooting guard
11. Jemison 6”7 forward
12. Allen 6”7 forward
Looking at the roster we might be looking at size more then guards that we have mentioned.
 

cdub55

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Philon interesting as he has games he looks like 1st round type pick then other seems to disappear. I think with new NIL deals he might stay and be guy that sees a jump in production next year to get a 1st round grade for sure.
Right now I see these guys on roster as of today. Sure 1 or 2 will enter portal as that just the norm
1. Holloway 6”1 guard
2. Philon 6”4 guard
3. Wrightsell 6”3 guard
4. Mallette 6”5 wing
5. Reid 6”8 forward
6. Dioubate 6”7 power forward
7. Stevenson 6”11 power forward
8. Cunningham 6”7 small forwad
9. Sherrill 6”10 center
10. Hannah 6”4 shooting guard
11. Jemison 6”7 forward
12. Allen 6”7 forward
Looking at the roster we might be looking at size more then guards that we have mentioned.
A Cliff'esque move or two will definitely be a priority this coming switch-a-roo season...
 
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Bpilktree

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Hearing some smoke around Joson Sanon from Arizona State. I don't know that he's officially in the portal yet, but it's been reported that he plans to enter, and to watch out for Alabama when he does, so sounds like we may be making a push. Good size and pretty good shooter. It sounds like he's got the potential to be a very good defender also, but that's still a work in progress. I think I'd prefer him over Eaglestaff tbh, but Nate knows best.


Joson Sanon

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He just officially went into portal.
 

Bpilktree

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A Cliff'esque move or two will definitely be a priority this coming switch-a-roo season...
Magoon Gwath would be very similar type play. 7 foot center from San Diego State. He averaged 2.5 blocks as a freshman this year and a super athletic big.
 

bamadwain

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Donovan Dent from New Mexico just entered portal. He is 6”2’ guard that averaged 20.4 points 6.4 assists and shot 41% from 3. I watched him few times and he was impressive definitely a guy that replace some of Sears offense.
This would be huge! Guy is a player
 

Coach D

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Philon interesting as he has games he looks like 1st round type pick then other seems to disappear. I think with new NIL deals he might stay and be guy that sees a jump in production next year to get a 1st round grade for sure.
Right now I see these guys on roster as of today. Sure 1 or 2 will enter portal as that just the norm
1. Holloway 6”1 guard
2. Philon 6”4 guard
3. Wrightsell 6”3 guard
4. Mallette 6”5 wing
5. Reid 6”8 forward
6. Dioubate 6”7 power forward
7. Stevenson 6”11 power forward
8. Cunningham 6”7 small forwad
9. Sherrill 6”10 center
10. Hannah 6”4 shooting guard
11. Jemison 6”7 forward
12. Allen 6”7 forward
Looking at the roster we might be looking at size more then guards that we have mentioned.
I would say as far as keeping Philon and Reid it will come down to how much we want to pay them but if either get a decent draft grade they are probably gone. I do agree though size will be the big issue and one guard type probably.
 

Bpilktree

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I saw his name earlier but didn’t think he would be great fit unless they think Stevenson is gone. He not true big man at just 6”8 and doesn’t shoot the ball well either. He gives me lot of Mo Wague vibes. I hope we are past that type of player talent wise bringing in guys. I think we should be looking more at game changer type players than role players as we only have 2-3 spots. Now if someone like Stevenson or Dioubate leave he makes little more sense.
 

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I saw his name earlier but didn’t think he would be great fit unless they think Stevenson is gone. He not true big man at just 6”8 and doesn’t shoot the ball well either. He gives me lot of Mo Wague vibes. I hope we are past that type of player talent wise bringing in guys. I think we should be looking more at game changer type players than role players as we only have 2-3 spots. Now if someone like Stevenson or Dioubate leave he makes little more sense.
I heard today that we may be at 15 scholarships next year.
 

BamaInBham

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I would say as far as keeping Philon and Reid it will come down to how much we want to pay them but if either get a decent draft grade they are probably gone. I do agree though size will be the big issue and one guard type probably.
Reid is almost certain to remain in college as he’s considered a mid/late 2nd round - undrafted player.

Philon is still considered a likely late 1st round pick by some “mockers”.

IMO, you’re right that Alabama needs another Cliff-like player to fill out the roster, maybe more size according to what happens with JS. That could be 3 6’10+ guys gone.

Dent, Sonan and the right big would be a golden haul.

Alabama has missed LW, a great shooter and best, though not elite, perimeter defender more than I thought. That was compounded with the loss of Mallette who will likely be a wonderful and fun addition next year, assuming he is OK’ed.
 

BamaHoopsBoi

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Philon interesting as he has games he looks like 1st round type pick then other seems to disappear. I think with new NIL deals he might stay and be guy that sees a jump in production next year to get a 1st round grade for sure.
Right now I see these guys on roster as of today. Sure 1 or 2 will enter portal as that just the norm
1. Holloway 6”1 guard
2. Philon 6”4 guard
3. Wrightsell 6”3 guard
4. Mallette 6”5 wing
5. Reid 6”8 forward
6. Dioubate 6”7 power forward
7. Stevenson 6”11 power forward
8. Cunningham 6”7 small forwad
9. Sherrill 6”10 center
10. Hannah 6”4 shooting guard
11. Jemison 6”7 forward
12. Allen 6”7 forward
Looking at the roster we might be looking at size more then guards that we have mentioned.
My gut says that Philon will return and so will Reid. Not sure exactly what Reid has shown this year that he would get a 1st or high second Rd grade. He had a 1st Rd grade before the season, but I think he could use another year, maybe two.
 

Bpilktree

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Hearing some smoke around Joson Sanon from Arizona State. I don't know that he's officially in the portal yet, but it's been reported that he plans to enter, and to watch out for Alabama when he does, so sounds like we may be making a push. Good size and pretty good shooter. It sounds like he's got the potential to be a very good defender also, but that's still a work in progress. I think I'd prefer him over Eaglestaff tbh, but Nate knows best.


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Sanon is headed to St. John’s apparently.
 

BamaMoon

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I really hope Philon stays. He's had his moments, but if he can improve his 3 stroke and get better at some of his strengths, he's maybe a lottery pick after another year!

I hope Reid is back too. I think he's got a lot more upside than we've seen! Injuries aside, he's just not had the kind of impact I think he can make in year 2...and then he's probably gone.

I think the biggest job CNO's staff has is to hold on to Sherrell. He's a legit big, but he's the closest thing to a 5 that can shoot CNO's had.

But with the losses of Nelson and Cliff, we've got to get more bigs. Would love if we can find a complementary 7 footer who has outside skills. Sherrel might could even play the 4 spot if so.

I hope a spot opens up thru Stevenson moving on. It just hasn't worked out with him. Mo D, while not as long as Stevenson, has much more upside offensively, especially!
 
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CrimsonNagus

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:eek: 22% of scholarship players have entered the portal. These kids are not making smart decisions.

Record number of NCAA hoops players enter transfer portal on first day | Sporting News

In fact, more than 700 players entered the portal on just day one. For context, the NCAA record was 291 set in 2024. In 2023 just 175 entered after 24 hours and that was considered a high amount.

Since Monday, that total has grown to over 1,000.

The NCAA allows each of its 352 full member basketball programs to hand out 13 scholarships, totaling 4,576 in a single school year.

With over 1,000 players entering the portal, that would be over 22 percent of eligible scholarship recipients looking for a new home.
 

day-day

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College basketball transfer portal timeline is a complete mess

April 22 is the last day to enter.

"When does it open, the portal? This Monday? Welcome to my world," Calipari said per 247Sports' Brad Crawford. "So Monday, we're really preparing for a game and we're having individual meetings about, 'are you coming back? What are you doing?' You know, if they put their name in the portal, they probably don't have an option to come back, (but) you care about the kids.
 

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