It was a calm Tuesday in Tuscaloosa. Students were finishing up some exams before Thanksgiving break, some were getting ready for their Tuesday night bar visits. Neither of those come as a surprise. What may come as a surprise to some, though, is a packed student section in Coleman Coliseum. Fans and students showed up to watch the Tide’s season opener, and for one reason in particular: Collin Sexton.

The Young Bull has arrived

Collin Sexton made his debut for the Crimson Tide on Tuesday night. The former 5-star served his one game suspension for violation of NCAA rules as Alabama took on Memphis Friday night. As the most highly anticipated player in recent Alabama basketball history, Sexton made a statement in his first appearance. Also known as Young Bull, Sexton dropped 22, including 3-5 from deep, and added 5 assists in the Tide’s 86-64 victory over Lipscomb. Sexton distributed the ball around to his teammates and made shots for other players like a veteran. The true freshman from Mableton, GA looked completely comfortable on the court. Although he is a threat to score from any spot across half court, the 6’3″ point guard seems to love dishing the rock as much as he loves scoring it.

ESPN named Collin Sexton to the Wooden Award Top 50 Watch List and was named as the #14 player in college basketball this year. Sexton plays with so much emotion on the court it’s contagious. You can really tell he is enjoying himself out there while he plays. He is an electric player who comes in as one of the most highly touted recruits in the 2017 class, and one Alabama has been recruiting since his sophomore year. I truly believe he takes pride in wearing “Alabama” on his chest. Sexton adds a lot of additional energy and excitement when he is in the game. The hype around Alabama’s basketball program is growing day by day, and Collin Sexton is a big part of that. Keep an eye out for this kid; he’s going to be special. As Sexton’s success keeps rolling, so will the Tide.

Soon enough, Collin Sexton will be a household name to all college basketball fans. Beware of the Young Bull.

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