{"id":106120,"date":"2026-04-13T13:23:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T16:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/nate-oats-eyes-hofstras-cruz-davis-to-bolster-alabamas-guard-play\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T13:23:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T16:23:40","slug":"nate-oats-eyes-hofstras-cruz-davis-to-bolster-alabamas-guard-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/nate-oats-eyes-hofstras-cruz-davis-to-bolster-alabamas-guard-play\/","title":{"rendered":"Nate Oats Eyes Hofstra’s Cruz Davis to Bolster Alabama’s Guard Play"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Alabama head coach Nate Oats<\/a> is considering a move to acquire guard Cruz Davis<\/a> from the Transfer Portal to reinforce his team. Davis, the CAA Player of the Year, could be a strong addition to the Crimson Tide as they look to fill the void left by Labaron Philon, who is heading to the NBA, as reported by bamahammer.com on April 13, 2026.<\/p>\n

Davis, a 6-foot-3 guard, averaged over 20 points per game, shooting 40% from three-point range. He previously played at Iona and St. John’s before joining Hofstra. His ability to score from the perimeter positions him as a potential asset for Alabama’s offensive system, particularly given the Crimson Tide’s fast-paced style of play.<\/p>\n

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The Crimson Tide’s need for a new lead guard is apparent as they prepare for the upcoming season. While the Transfer Portal window remains open for a week, Oats is carefully making his decisions and could benefit from Davis’s skills. Alabama’s system offers opportunities for guards to excel, and Davis’s shooting ability can be a perfect fit.<\/p>\n