JQ enters the season on the watchlist of the Bob Cousy Award, which is awarded to the NCAA’s best point guard annually. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 22: Jahvon Quinerly #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide drives to the basket against Aaron Wiggins #2 of the Maryland Terrapins in the second half in the second round game of the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Main Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the highest-rated recruit hailing from the state of Alabama since Demarcus Cousins back in 2009.ĭavison is a jack of all trades, from the highlight reel-worthy dunks to his threes and pull-up jumpers, he can do it all at a high level.
JD Davison (3) looks to move the ball past Skyy Clark (30) on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, during Hoop City Pro Week at First Assembly Christian School in Cordova.ĭavison was a highly recruited five-star ranked as the twelfth-best player and third-best PG in the 2021 class. Without further ado, let’s get into the roster for your 2021-2022 Alabama Men’s Basketball team, starting with a projected starting lineup. That team advanced to the Sweet 16 during the NCAA Tournament back in April.
Jaden Shackelford and Jahvon Quinerly are also expected to help anchor the Tide as returning pieces from last season’s SEC championship team. JD Davison and Charles Bediako are expected to be playmakers right away, while Texas Tech transfer Nimari Burnett may have to wait until next season to get his turn. Returning a couple of starters pairs well with the new guys coming in.
Alabama fans have high hopes and aspirations when it comes to Crimson Tide basketball this season.