NCAA Basketball: Ranking 2021 4-Star G James White’s top 12 schools

By Ian Mumm | Jul 15, 2020

FAYETTEVILLE, AR - MARCH 9: Kira Lewis Jr. #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide dribbles down the court during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on March 9, 2019 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Crimson Tide 82-70. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/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) /

2. Alabama Crimson Tide

Much like Bobby Hurley with the Sun Devils, Nate Oats has rapidly built a solid program in Tuscaloosa with the Crimson Tide. Recruits of all positions are flying off the board to the Tide program, significantly boosting the outlook of the team in upcoming seasons. Oats loves to have his team push the tempo and quickly get up shots. It’s a dream scenario for incoming guards.

The system has helped to further elevate the on-court performances of Kira Lewis and John Petty Jr. It even caused the emergence of freshman guard Jaden Shackleford to the tune of 15.0 PPG. Despite established guards already positioned on the roster, such as Shackleford, Petty, and Villanova transfer Jahvon Quinerly, there is plenty of opportunity to add another in White.

The productive two-way guard will comfortably slide into the large backcourt rotation Oats utilizes on the floor. The pace the team plays at will afford White considerable offensive opportunities and production on both ends of the court. Mixing in NBA-ready talent and future pro-talent will also speed up his development to reach his ceiling and goals for the next level.

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