Crimson Tide get top-10 hire in SF Reid

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• ET Top-10 senior Derrion Reid, one of the top uncommitted college basketball potential customers in the Class of 2024, has announced his commitment to

Alabama.Reid picked the Crimson Tide over Georgia and Florida State, giving coach Nate Oats his fourth five-star hire in the past 4 recruiting classes.” I love their play design and the

coaches,”Reid told ESPN. “Coach Oats gets his players much better. I believe I can make an immediate impact and improve in all aspects of my game so I can get to the league. Coach Oats is an excellent person to be around and learn from. ” Derrion Reid signs up with center Aiden Sherrell and small forward Naasir Cunningham in Alabama’s 2024 class. BrianRothmuller/Icon Sportswire It was a fluid recruitment, with Georgia and Alabama going back-and-forth as the perceived leader for most of the fall. Reid was slated to devote in late October however postponed it hours before his scheduled statement. He told ESPN the delay was since of “family situations”and stated he wished to be in his home city of Augusta, Georgia, to announce his decision.A 6-foot-7 forward who plays at Prolific Preparation in California, Reid rose into the leading 10 nationally after a terrific spring and summer with Group Thad on the Nike EYBL circuit. He averaged 17.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 21 games, shooting better than 60%inside the arc and making 14 3-pointers at a 40%clip. Reid had 6 games of 20 or more points throughout that stretch, topping it with a 23-point, 13-rebound effort in front of college coaches against Team Durant at the Nike Peach Jam.With adaptability and productivity atop his list of strengths, Reid does a fantastic task utilizing his frame. He has actually become a triple-threat player, and his 3-point shot is a major tool.

He scores best as a chauffeur and finisher, especially taking defenders off the bounce. He is effective and comfortable as a midpost player, operating and facing up from brief variety, however he is capable of using the perimeter or above the rim as a lob danger. Defensively, he moves his feet well and works to contain the ball, contest shots and surface on the glass.Alabama now has 3 top-50 recruits in the 2024 class, with Reid joining center Aiden Sherrell and small forward Naasir Cunningham, both of whom signed with the Crimson Tide in the fall.