Alabama Dealt Major Transfer Portal News After NCAA Tournament Loss
Alabama, led by Mark Sears and Grant Nelson, entered the NCAA Tournament as the No. 2 seed in the East region, looking to make a run at the national championship.
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While the Crimson Tide were successful in the early rounds, defeating Robert Morris, Saint Mary's and BYU, they ultimately lost to the Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight.
Following the brutal loss for Oats and company, they picked up a massive commitment from 7-foot center Noah Williamson, per Joe Tipton.
Williamson will be transferring to Alabama after three seasons at Bucknell. This past season, Williamson averaged 17.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game.
The Patriot League Player of the Year capped off his career at Bucknell averaging 12.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 0.9 blocks per game.
Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats and guard Mark Sears© Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The Crimson Tide picked up a major commitment from one of the most highly coveted transfers in college basketball as they head into the post-Mark Sears era.
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Sears and Nelson have been leading Alabama throughout the past few years, most notably during back-to-back runs in the NCAA Tournament, but Williamson will now have a major role in filling those shoes.
Related: Arkansas' John Calipari Dealt Unfortunate Transfer Portal News
Related: Ole Miss Makes Major Chris Beard Announcement Amid NCAA Tournament
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