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NCAA Basketball: Ranking the 10 teams in running for 5-star Daimion Collins

By Tristan Freeman

BROOKLYN, NY - MARCH 13: Shaka Smart of the Virginia Commonwealth Rams calls a play during the game against the Richmond Spiders in the quarterfinals of the men's Atlantic 10 tournament on March 13, 2015 at the Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Rams defeated the Spiders 70-67. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY - MARCH 13: Shaka Smart of the Virginia Commonwealth Rams calls a play during the game against the Richmond Spiders in the quarterfinals of the men's Atlantic 10 tournament on March 13, 2015 at the Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Rams defeated the Spiders 70-67. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – MARCH 17: John Petty #23 and Herbert Jones #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – MARCH 17: John Petty #23 and Herbert Jones #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

4. Alabama Crimson Tide

All of the teams on this list outside the state of Texas, the Crimson Tide, in my opinion, represents the best situation for Collins to potentially succeed. When it comes to the frontcourt, this team is pretty loaded, boosted by the addition of Yale grad transfer forward Jordan Bruner, along with the duo return of John Petty and Herb Jones. Alex Reese is back for his senior season, and incoming four-star forward Keon Ambrose-Hylton will provide some depth as well.

But outside of Ambrose-Hylton, the others will have graduated, making the center position a real need. From a style standpoint, this would be a near-perfect fit. Alabama was one of the best scoring offenses in the country but struggled mightily on the defensive end and rebounding. On offense, Collins would thrive on the fastbreak of Coach Nate Oats’ high-octane offense, while adding a much-needed shot-blocking presence on the other end.

With quality guards already around, incoming Villanova transfer Jahvon Quinerly, Jaden Shackelford, and incoming four-star combo guard Josh Primo, the Crimson Tide will be set on the perimeter. They just need a top-tier big man in order to truly make a run in the SEC. If Collins were to commit to the Tide, don’t be surprised if he is one of multiple top-30 players to join the program in the near future.

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