It’s been a great week for new coach Nate Oats’ recruiting at Alabama.
Last week, the head man talked John Petty out of the transfer portal and back on to the roster. Alex Reese, Tevin Mack and Herbert Jones were committed to returning. Two exciting shooters, Jaylen Forbes and Jaden Shackelford, have been visibly excited about joining the Tide and have renewed their commitment. Oats landed big man Raymond Hawkins in Tuscaloosa — despite Hawkins literally never stepping foot here. The Tide is in play for West Virginia transfer PG James Bolden.