Why does Alabama basketball want Mikel Brown Jr.?

With SEC Preseason Player of the Year Mark Sears making his last lap for the Crimson Tide and Auburn transfer Aden Holloway coming up on the latter half of his college days, it’s time for Alabama to start building more depth at point guard.

Brown has been heralded for his handle on the ball since he was a youngster, only growing more touted with a growth spurt that’ll help him hang with bigger builds at the next level. Although scouts want more meat on his bones, Brown’s accuracy and precision as a passer made his frame less of a concern for scouts during the recruitment process. He’s improved as a shooter, but there’s still tweaking to be done before Brown could really contribute to Alabama’s efforts from the arc.