Collin Sexton made the news official Friday morning, he’s off to the NBA.
The Alabama freshman announced his decision in Tuscaloosa following an outstanding debut season for Avery Johnson’s program. Sexton averaged over 19 points per game 3.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists for the Crimson Tide last season. He hit the game-winning shot in Alabama’s win against Texas A&M in the SEC Tournament and helped the Tide also win a game in the NCAA Tournament.
He thanked Alabama, his family, his teammates and his coaches, as well as Bama Nation in his farewell statement:
Thanks Collin for giving us a season to remember #RollTideForever #BuckleUp pic.twitter.com/3cSw5AjSWd
— Alabama Men’s Basketball (@AlabamaMBB) April 6, 2018
“I will continue to work hard every day and represent the University of Alabama in a way that makes you all proud … Roll Tide forever!”
Collin Sexton declares for the 2018 NBA Draft pic.twitter.com/pmUCvpTNHo
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) April 6, 2018
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