A number of SEC programs are reportedly interested in signing former Kansas State guard Abdi Bashir Jr.
According to a report from Sam Kayser, Alabama, Arkansas and LSU have all reached out to the former Wildcat. Bashir is one of college basketball’s best 3-point shooters. He made 44.4% of his long-range attempts this season on a volume of 8.4 3PA per game.
There will be stiff competition for Bashir’s services. According to Kayser, Duke has also reached out to express interest and he’s already planning to set up a visit to St. John’s.
Bashir would be a big get for any of the SEC programs mentioned above. He’s listed at 6-foot-7 and is a very experienced player. He’s played in 78 career games and has spent the past 2 seasons as starters at Monmouth and Kansas State.
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Alabama, Arkansas and LSU could all use an experienced wing who can shoot next season. However, the Crimson Tide may have the biggest need of that group. Nate Oats’ offense is built around a high volume of 3-point attempts and Alabama is set to lose sharpshooter Latrell Wrightsell to graduation this offseason.
There’s no known timetable for Bashir to make his final decision.
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Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
