Busting Brackets
Fansided

Alabama Basketball: Texas transfer Tevin Mack signs with Crimson Tide

By Andrew Nostvick

Jan 11, 2017; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Tevin Mack (0) reacts against the Texas Christian Horned Frogs during the first half at the Frank Erwin Center. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2017; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Tevin Mack (0) reacts against the Texas Christian Horned Frogs during the first half at the Frank Erwin Center. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit

Tevin Mack’s transfer is a big move for the Alabama Crimson Tide, as he could make an impact starting in the 2018-19 season.

Former Texas guard Tevin Mack made it official Wednesday night with the announcement that he will join Alabama.

ESPN’s college basketball recruiting insider Jeff Borzello first reported it on Twitter. Mack, however, would later confirm it on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/Tmack1k/status/865037910726279168

Alabama Head Coach Avery Johnson didn’t comment on his latest transfer commit. He did hear about the news, however. Based on this tweet, he’s likely pleased with the new addition to the program.

https://twitter.com/CoachAvery6/status/865039437339795456

Mack was a sophomore for the Longhorns this season. He’ll have to sit out for 2017-18 and won’t be eligible until ’18-19.

Mack had been suspended multiple times during his sophomore season for rules violations back in January. This led to Mack leaving the program back in February.

It’s a big addition for the Crimson Tide. While it’s not an immediate addition, Mack can make a difference for Alabama down the road.

At Texas, Mack played two seasons. His sophomore season, however, was much shorter than his freshman campaign.

In 15 games for the Longhorns, Mack averaged 14.8 points per game this season with 4.9 rebounds per game.

Mack has averaged double-digit points in scoring in his first two seasons.

When the guard is ready to go in 2018, Mack will be a solid scoring threat that Alabama can use. He’ll certainly come in handy during those SEC games against teams like Kentucky and Florida.

Next: Mack released from scholarship at Texas

Alabama has had a busy week thus far. The school also announced the addition of assistant Yasir Rosemond to the coaching staff Tuesday.

Rosemond comes to the program after spending his two previous seasons at Georgia. He’s also had assistant coaching stints at Samford and Oregon.

Alabama finished the 2016-17 season with a 19-15 record overall and 10-8 in the SEC. The Crimson Tide lost in the first round of the NIT to Richmond.

Home/Alabama Crimson Tide