Mar 22, 2024; Spokane, WA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) talks to head coach Nate Oats during the second half in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
A staple of ESPN’s college basketball coverage, analyst Dick Vitale has made multiple predictions for the upcoming 2024-25 season in which the Alabama Crimson Tide were featured heavily.
Beginning with his PTPers (prime-time players), guard Mark Sears was the lone player mentioned, as Vitale expects the Alabama star to be among the top players in college basketball this season. Vitale also named Sears to his list of floor generals this season alongside both Latrell Wrightsell Jr. and Chris Youngblood, all of which are among his guards to watch.
Alabama also had a pair of players named to Vitale’s low post enforcers to watch in the returning Grant Nelson, as well as newcomer Clifford Omoruyi. Omoruyi was also listed among Vitale’s Marco Polo team as a transfer to watch make an impact this season.
Lastly, head coach Nate Oats also received some recognition from Vitale. Oats was named to the Frank Lloyd Wright team as one of the top coaches in college basketball.
The Crimson Tide are set to officially tipoff the 2024-25 season November 4 at home against UNC Asheville.
This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: College basketball analyst features Alabama often in preseason picks
