Alabama Named Finalist for Tuscaloosa Native in Portal

The Crimson Tide turns its attention to the offseason following Alabama's Elite Eight exit in the NCAA tournament, with multiple visits already ongoing and scheduled for some of the top transfer portal targets.

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One especially intriguing target is Tuscaloosa native and Paul W. Bryant graduate Adrian Wooley, who entered the transfer portal last week. The Tide has a leg up in his recruitment since Wooley is a Tuscalosoa native, and that advantage has helped the Tide land in the top four schools for Wooley.

According to Joe Tipton of On3 Sports, Alabama is joined by Louisville, Kansas, and cross-state rival Auburn as the top four schools for the Kennesaw State transfer.

Wooley started 32 games for the Owls last season, averaging 18.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. The 6-foot-5 guard shot 51.2 percent from the floor as a freshman while also shooting 42.2 percent from three-point range.

The Tide is in search of guard help in the transfer portal with the departure of Mark Sears and the impending NBA draft decision by Labaron Philon. Alabama won't have an empty cupboard at guard going into next season, however, as Aden Holloway told reporters after Alabama's loss to Duke he plans to return to Alabama next season.

The Tide is expected to get Wooley on campus for a visit this week. He visited Louisville last week.

Wyatt Fulton is the Tide 100.9 DME and Brand Manager, primarily covering Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball. For more Crimson Tide coverage, follow Wyatt on X (Formerly known as Twitter) at @FultonW_.