Which Alabama position rooms improved following the early signing period?
Head coach of Alabama basketball Nate Oats visited California twice already in preparation for the 2024 recruiting class, and he returned on Friday afternoon.
Derrion Reid, a five-star recruit and the top prospect in California, chose the Crimson Tide over Georgia and Florida State. The announcement was made at a ceremony at Grovetown High School in his native Georgia by the nation’s third-ranked power forward.
He told 247Sports, “I just felt like it was the best fit for me.” “I like the play style and seeing how coach develops his players.”
Reid plays right now in Napa, California for Prolific Prep. Aiden Sherrell, a five-star center who committed to the Crimson Tide in September and formally signed in November, is a teammate of his.
“Aiden he’s Aiden,” Reid said in October to Eric Bossi of 247Sports. “He’s going to make jokes, and after watching how we work together both on and off the court, he wants me to come play with him. They claim that I have the opportunity to immediately influence things and return to their desired state.”
Reid, Sherrell, and four-star Naas Cunningham will be in a partnership. Beginning in November, the nation’s No. 12 small forward made official visits, commitments, and signings with Alabama all in a six-day period.
Texas and Oklahoma recruited two of the top running back prospects in the 2024 class ahead of their SEC arrival. National Signing Day was once again dominated by the SEC, but the Big Ten and ACC also had success with running back recruits. Here’s a look at the places where the top 10 have committed or signed.
The 2024 cycle features zero five-star running backs, a reflection of the evolving times. Just 32 players in each class are rated as five stars, which corresponds to the 32 NFL Draft first-round selections. These players are the ones 247Sports evaluators think have the best chance of being selected in the first round when their college careers are over.
Although a team’s issues can be quickly resolved through the transfer portal, high school recruiting is still essential. It enables coaching staffs across the nation to shape young players into ideal fits for the scheme. It also offers depth and chemistry that, if the program attracts and develops players at a high level, could result in success comparable to national championships.
