Alabama basketball is used to turnovers. A remade team accomplished something no other Tide team had ever done before by making the Final Four. A third player from that group entered the transfer portal Friday night, a potential signal of further roster changes for head coach Nate Oats.
Davin Cosby Jr. announced via Instagram that he will be entering the portal. The guard was a rotational piece who crept into the lineup during his one season. His 3-point shot provided highlights. Cosby was a four-star prospect.
Cosby joined UA for last season’s Sweet 16. He was ineligible but participated in team practices and was on the scout team. In 22 games this season, Cosby averaged 3.6 points per game on 36.6% shooting. Cosby played against Ole Miss on February 28, where he took advantage of the opportunity and Oats’ heavy 3-point shot.
He attempted 10 3s with the Tide’s rotation guard depleted. He contributed to a comeback that showed glimpses of what Alabama could be, a team that ultimately was among the nation’s best in a historic run. Like Rylan Griffen and Max Scharnowksi, Cosby chose to explore future opportunities. Redshirt freshman Kris Parker also entered the portal.
While the Tide awaits the decision of its most important guards, Mark Sears and Latrell Wrightsell Jr., the Tide reportedly welcomes Chris Youngblood from South Florida. He averaged 15.3 points per game over a 25-win season at USF that ended in the NIT. UA has already welcomed a transfer for guard Houston Mallette.
Nick Alvarez is a reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @nick_a_alvarez or send him an email to [email protected].