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NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Pros and cons of each landing spot for Trendon Watford

By Jason Kinander

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 01: Raynere Thornton #4 of the Memphis Tigers is introduced prior to the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the HoopHall Miami Invitational at American Airlines Arena on December 1, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 01: Raynere Thornton #4 of the Memphis Tigers is introduced prior to the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the HoopHall Miami Invitational at American Airlines Arena on December 1, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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TULSA, OKLAHOMA – MARCH 24: Head coach Nate Oats of the Buffalo Bulls yells to his team during the first half of the second round game of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at BOK Center on March 24, 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
TULSA, OKLAHOMA – MARCH 24: Head coach Nate Oats of the Buffalo Bulls yells to his team during the first half of the second round game of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at BOK Center on March 24, 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Alabama Crimson Tide

Pros

Remember all the times that staying close to home has been brought up thus far? Nothing accomplishes that more than Alabama, which would allow Watford to stay in his home state.

Additionally, new head coach Nate Oats is in the process of building a force in Tuscaloosa, as stud scorers John Petty and Kira Lewis Jr are returning, while graduate transfer Beetle Bolden recently committed for next year.

Alabama is easily the best option if Watford were to stay more than one year in college, as the Tide look well-suited to spent more than one year in prominence. Oats has a knack for building sustained success and the Tide are no exception here.

Cons

While Alabama looks to be in the process of building a legit competitor, the usage of Watford is a real concern. Alabama is very guard-heavy as of right now, and that is typically the case in Oats’ offenses. Watford would still get touches, but not nearly as much as if he were to go to a school like Indiana or LSU.

Alabama looks really good on paper, but there should still be some growing pains next year. Adjusting to a completely new coaching staff is no easy task, and it wouldn’t be the most shocking thing to see Watford fall through the cracks at Alabama.

Alabama might give Watford the best chance to stay home and stay winning, but the Tide don’t lack their risks, and might not be an incredible choice for Watford if he were to be one-and-done.

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