Tide hoops is off to a disappointing start, which was not to be expected with an early-season No. 282 SOS. But, at the same time, it can be partially excused by injuries, ineligibility, new scheme and coach, and roster deficiencies. Despite that, Kira Lewis Jr. has been mostly outstanding this season, and NBA scouts are taking note:
Crimson Tide coaches have been getting favorable feedback from NBA scouts on sophomore point guard Kira Lewis, enough so that Nate Oats believes Lewis — who just turned 18 in April — could be in position to turn pro after the season.