TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — There will be a lot of new faces on the court for Alabama basketball inside Coleman Coliseum Monday night, when the Crimson Tide opens the season against Morehead State.
Among those is one player that should still be enjoying his final year of high school. Instead though, highly-touted 2024 recruit Jarin Stevenson reclassified to the 2023 class and committed to play for Nate Oats and the Crimson Tide.
Speaking to the media for the first time Friday, Stevenson explained his decision to graduate a year early.
“I knew I was ready,” Stevenson said. “I’ve been working hard. I just wanted to make a big impact on the season. Just getting on the college scene will better prepare me for my future and just get me ready as the year goes on.”
Stevenson was the No. 1 power forward in the 2024 class before reclassifying. Even though he’s young, Stevenson is ready for a big role on this Crimson Tide team. Oats talked about the flexibility Stevenson provides for the whole…
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