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Alabama Basketball Recruiting Update: Courting a Big Man

The basketball recruiting Class of 2016 could eclipse the Class of 2011.

Crimson Tide hoops fans have marveled at what new coach Avery Johnson has been able to accomplish in less than one year on campus. One aspect we have yet to see is what he can do in a full recruiting cycle.

Last year, Alabama already had 3-star recruits Brandon Austin and Donta Hall signed in the early period when Anthony Grant was canned. Johnson was able to convince underrated 3-star Dazon Ingram to follow through with his pledge to the Tide.