Alabama Basketball Roster Update

[Marshal Dillon]

Interesting stuff.

If you have been following the updates on the article “Nate Oats Shapes the Alabama Basketball Roster”, you know that there has been quite an overhaul of the roster.

According to our count, head coach Nate Oats and the Crimson Tide have parceled out 12 of the allowable 13 scholarships.

That number could change to 11 should Tevin Mack roll the dice on the long odds of being drafted or even grad-transferring. The assumption is that Oats wants Mack back but he may not wait around for him to decide.

The chances are slim that guard Diante Wood would return but it is not beyond the realms of possibility if every other Oats option falls through.

https://www.rollbamaroll.com/2019/5/9/18537204/alabama-crimson-tide-basketball-roster-update-room-for-one-more-2019-2020



 

[Marshal Dillon]

More good info for BB.

The University of Vermont men's basketball team has filled a big need for its frontcourt.

Literally.

Alabama's Daniel Giddens, a 6-foot-11, 247-pound forward, is transferring to the Catamounts. Giddens, a graduate transfer, has one year remaining and is eligible to play for UVM in the upcoming 2019-20 season.

https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/sports/college/vermont/2019/05/08/uvm-mens-basketball-alabama-grad-transfer-daniel-giddens-commits-catamounts/1141901001/



 

[pmull]

I just read that Memphis no longer has a scholarship available for Trendon Watford. That leaves Bama, LSU and Indiana as his top Top Three. He should be concerned about Coach Will Wade and LSU. Most believe the only reason Indiana is on the list is because his older brother plays there. The so called experts thought it was between Memphis and Bama with Memphis having the lead. With Memphis out of the picture it will come down to us and LSU. Coach Oats has been making a strong push. We could really use him if only for one year.

[ricky023]

Come MR Watford get on board and let's play some round ball. RTR!

[McBaman]

These guys gotta make some big decisions in the next three days.  Tick...tick...tick...

[Hannibal Lecter, MD]

Looks like Watford will be LSU.

[2Stater]

Looks like Watford will be LSU.

According to what source, HL?

[Hannibal Lecter, MD]

Looks like Watford will be LSU.

According to what source, HL?

1) I can't see Memphis filling their roster and not keeping a spot open if they thought they had a shot.
2) LSU has gotten all (15 or so) of the "crystal ball" predictions on 247 since mid-April.  I haven't looked at the date to confirm, but I'm guessing that coincides with Will Wade's reinstatement as HC.  It's now 90+% LSU.  0% Alabama, btw.
3) There is very little in-state noise going on about his recruitment.
4) His Dad's recent interview talked about waiting on seeing how teams' rosters shook out (guys going pro) and how Trevon would fit on the roster and style of play.  He made a comment in passing about Alabama's roster being fairly set at this point after discussing the teams they were waiting to see how things shook out for.
5) Oats' style of play focuses on quickness and guard play.  I doubt you see us landing any 5-star PF/C position players during his tenure.

[2Stater]

Looks like Watford will be LSU.

According to what source, HL?

1) I can't see Memphis filling their roster and not keeping a spot open if they thought they had a shot.
2) LSU has gotten all (15 or so) of the "crystal ball" predictions on 247 since mid-April.  I haven't looked at the date to confirm, but I'm guessing that coincides with Will Wade's reinstatement as HC.  It's now 90+% LSU.  0% Alabama, btw.
3) There is very little in-state noise going on about his recruitment.
4) His Dad's recent interview talked about waiting on seeing how teams' rosters shook out (guys going pro) and how Trevon would fit on the roster and style of play.  He made a comment in passing about Alabama's roster being fairly set at this point after discussing the teams they were waiting to see how things shook out for.
5) Oats' style of play focuses on quickness and guard play.  I doubt you see us landing any 5-star PF/C position players during his tenure.

If he does end up going to LSU and Wade, then that tells me a lot about his character, considering what a POS Wade is. Might be better off for Bama if he goes to LSU.

[ricky023]

If somebody does not want to be blood bought to Bama then I agree let them go somewhere else. RTR!

[Marshal Dillon]

More stuff about Tide BB.

University of Alabama men’s basketball coach Nate Oats said in a Monday telephone interview that he was “flattered” by reports listing him as a possible candidate for the new job vacancy at the University of Michigan but indicated that the timing — less than two months after accepting the Alabama job — was not right.

“I firmly believe in God’s hand in guiding our lives,” Oats told TideSports. “If I was meant to be at Michigan, the job would have come open two months ago. So I believe there is a reason why I am at Alabama.

Oats also confirmed on Monday that he has signed his contract with Alabama. That contract calls for an $8 million buyout due to UA if Oats accepts another job prior to 2020.

https://www.tidesports.com/nate-oats-reaffirms-commitment-alabama-basketball-michigan/

[Marshal Dillon]

More stuff. Check out the teams in an early BB Tournament in The Battle 4 Atlantis November 27-29.


Alabama, Gonzaga, Iowa State, Michigan, North Carolina, Oregon, Seton Hall, & Southern Miss. Wow, what a line-up of teams. Oats will learn a lot about the team early on. UNC, Oregon, Michigan, & Gonzaga were in the Sweet 16 of the Tourney this year.


https://www.bloggingthebracket.com/2018/10/24/18020280/2019-20-college-basketball-early-season-tournaments-events-mte-neutral-site-showcases-thanksgiving



 

[ricky023]

I am so glad CNO is a believer and don't just jump around for the money or prestige. He may teach they young boys here to be men and have a good team also. RTR!

[Chechem]

I am so glad CNO is a believer and don't just jump around for the money or prestige. He may teach they young boys here to be men and have a good team also. RTR!

Don't applaud too early.  That was just the first offer.   

[ricky023]

Do you really think he might take an offer after he has a new staff and getting his players like he wants them. RTR!

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