With just 13 days until the Alabama Crimson Tide tips off the 2024 college basketball season against UNC Asheville, excitement is building! The SEC is loaded with nine teams in the AP Top 25, making it a fierce battleground, especially for the No. 2 ranked Crimson Tide, who are stepping onto the court with a target on their backs.
While veterans like Mark Sears and Grant Nelson are ready to lead, all eyes will be on freshman sensation Derrion Reid. This former five-star recruit, ranked No. 17 in the 2024 class, has the skills to make a major splash and could easily be a one-and-done talent.
Reid shined over the summer, securing a gold medal with the USA Men’s U18 National Team at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup, where he averaged 10.3 points and 7.7 rebounds in just 16.5 minutes per game.
Even before stepping onto the college hardwood, HoopsHype is projecting him as the No. 24 overall prospect for the 2025 NBA Draft. Reid is praised for his dynamic offensive game, capable of scoring from anywhere on the court and creating his own shot. While he has some areas to refine, including defensive awareness, his strengths as an offensive juggernaut and a strong rebounder make him one to watch.
Get ready, college basketball fans—Derrion Reid is set to light up the season and could be the next big thing in the NBA!
