Alabama senior catcher Mac Guscette was selected as a semifinalist for the Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award on Wednesday morning.

Guscette is one of 16 semifinalists in the country, and will be looking to be one of four finalists announced on June 6.

The veteran catcher is the only returning full-time position player on the roster. Currently, he’s batting .333 with 7 doubles, 4 home runs, and 39 RBIs.

Alabama coach Nate Oats gave an update on Mark Sears NBA Draft status at a Yea Alabama event on Tuesday. Sears will workout with the Houston Rockets and the Milwaukee Bucks and get feedback from both teams. His decision won't come until the final day (May 29) because his workout with the Bucks isn't until that day. He will have until 10:59 p.m. CT May 29 to announce one way or another.

“If the feedback’s not a guaranteed contract, I think he’d love to come back here and try to win a national championship," Oats said.

Login to view embedded media
ROLL TIDE!!!!

Tyreek Hill ( Dolphins/Chiefs) is expecting his first child with his wife- which is all fine and well.
But here’s the kicker. Guy has 10 other kids by 4 different women.🙄🙄🙄

Really? ( Insert head shake).

Looks like a Game of Thrones "Cold Summer is coming theme" for Alabama OVs this summer. Reminder that Russell is currently committed to SMU but the Crimson Tide has shown interest as of late.

Login to view embedded media
Login to view embedded media

in latest nba mock draft. coming back

Do schools have a NIL "banker" that coaches go to and ask for X amount of money for a particular player? Is there a negotiation that takes place between "banker" and coach for the amount? How, and by who, is a players monetary value determined? Is there a binding contract between player and school? Is the money given up front or paid out monthly? Are there bonus incentives for the player?

Login to view embedded media
Not shocking but impressive for Miller. He had an excellent first season with the Charlotte Hornets and stepped up after they dealt with some injuries.

Some good nuggets from Dorian Barney's head coach here. He has a lot of familiarity with the Alabama staff.

I mentioned Campbell as a name to watch in a previous post. Here's why. Great visit with Wommack and Roach. Has an OV set for June 14.

Georgia - 3 1/2 I’m waiting to see the line on total points scored.

Five-star Class of 2024 forward Derrion Reid is getting some work in at Alabama.

Should play a big role next season.

I just watched a video of him at some camp where he was playing DB. I don’t know that we have ever signed a better athlete. I wish I had technical skills but I don’t…if anyone can find and post please do so. It is worth the watch…3 star my ass!!

Shortstop Justin Lebron earned All-SEC First team honors, along with the All-SEC Freshman team, and All-SEC Defensive team

Pitcher Zane Adams earned All-SEC Freshman team honors

Login to view embedded media

Four-star 2025 WR Travis Smith Jr. is down to four schools and it's an all SEC battle — Alabama, Auburn, Georgia and Tennessee.

Smith will announce his commitment on July 13. He will take an official visit to Alabama on June 14-16.

Login to view embedded media

Alabama offers three-star DE Derry Norris Jr.

Login to view embedded media
Login to view embedded media

Story from @henrysklar

Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer landed his first commitment from the Class of 2026 on Saturday. Four-star in-state cornerback Jamarrion “Juice” Gordon announced a verbal pledge to the Crimson Tide.

Gordon, who plays for Jackson (AL) High School, chose the Crimson Tide over several elite programs, including Miami and Tennessee. The four-star ranks No. 53 nationally, No. 3 in Alabama and No. 6 at the safety position. Though he recently released a top 10 schools list, Gordon's relationship with the new staff made him feel ready to advance his recruiting process and commit to the in-state Crimson Tide.

"It's the coaching staff, it's close to home and Alabama is already a winning program," Gordon told Rivals. "This new staff is top now. At first, I wasn't really messing with it, but it changed when DeBoer came in and coach Mo (Linguist) started recruiting me.

"He is straightforward, doesn't beat around the bush, telling you what's right and wrong."

The 6-foot, 180-pound versatile defensive back has long been on Alabama’s board during both the Nick Saban and DeBoer regimes. Gordon took multiple visits to Tuscaloosa under the previous coaching staff and visited campus again on April 9 where the new staff also offered him. Since that spring visit, Linguist quickly developed a relationship with the in-state prospect, while Gordon also sees his game aligning with how Alabama's secondary operates.

"I love how their DBs play physical," Gordon told Rivals. "I love playing physical ball, even getting involved in the run game a lot. Also man coverage."

In addition to his growing relationship with the staff, Gordon has also developed relationships with Alabama freshman wide receiver Ryan Williams — whom Gordon faced off against in high school — and defensive back Red Morgan. Many factors played into Gordon’s decision to commit to Alabama, but relationships with family members and a winning culture stuck out to him.

“How the coaches treat my mother and father is important to me,” Gordon. “I see myself fitting in pretty good. Alabama is a winning program and that's what I like to do. I like to win.”

DeBoer and his staff are getting off to a nice start in the 2026 class with the addition of Gordon. Though he's listed as a safety, he sees himself being able to play multiple positions in the secondary at the next level. Gordon's commitment continues a growing trend of the new coaching staff recruiting versatile defensive backs to help create depth in the secondary in future seasons.

"They're getting a dog," Gordon told Rivals. "Work ethic is good and I'm a coachable player. I'm ready to get up there and work.

"Roll Tide!"

Login to view embedded media

Story from @henrysklar

The latest: