- ABC News
- November 16, 2024
Top-25 senior Davion Hannah committed to Alabama on Friday, giving Nate Oats his third four-star recruit of the 2025 class. Hannah chose the Crimson Tide over a final four that also included Cincinnati, Missouri and Ohio State. "I love their culture," Hannah said. "I want to be a part of what they do and how they do it. They win consistently, and they are coming off a Final Four. Coach Oats prepares his players for the NBA. Everything they do translates." Hannah took his official visit to Tuscaloosa at the end of August before taking trips to his other finalists -- and then taking a second visit to Alabama. Since then, the Tide have had the edge in his recruitment. The combination of Oats and his recent track record gave Alabama the edge. "I built a great relationship with Coach Oats," Hannah said. "He is a cool guy off the court and a serious guy on the court. He makes sure you do things the right way and I respect that. The campus...