Tag: Galin Smith

Less than a week after announcing his top three potential landing spots, former Alabama forward Galin Smith announces he will be transferring to Maryland.

I would like to thank all of the coaches that took out the time to recruit and show interest in me. After many talks with God and my family I’ve been led in the direction to join Coach Turgeon and the Maryland family! pic.twitter.com/IVfe2HVI2C

— G$ (@GalinSmith30) May 12, 2020

In the 2019-2020 season, Smith tallied 97 points, 79 total rebounds, 24 blocks and 25 turnovers in his 31 appearances.

The timing of his decision to transfer does not come as a shock to many seeing that Alabama head coach Nate Oats has been hot on the recruiting trail, earning the Crimson Tide a top-20 ranking for the 2020-2021 recruiting class.

Smith is the third Alabama player to announce he will be transferring heading into the 2020-2021 season, Raymond Hawkins and Jaylen Forbes also decided to continue playing elsewhere.

Former Alabama forward Galin Smith took to Twitter to announces his top three schools to transfer to for the 2020-2021 college basketball season.

Smith entered the transfer portal late April and is listed as a graduate transfer which means he will be immediately eligible for playing time.

The timing of his decision does not come as a shock to many seeing that Alabama head coach Nate Oats has been hot on the recruiting trail, earning the Crimson Tide a top-20 ranking for the 2020-2021 recruiting class.

He’s not the only member of the 2019 squad to transfer. Raymond Hawkins and Jaylen Forbes also transferred from the Crimson Tide program.

The Mississippi native was a regular face for Alabama basketball fans to come off the bench. In the 2019-2020 season, Smith tallied 97 points, 79 total rebounds, 24 blocks and 25 turnovers in his 31 appearances.

Blessings on your journey♥️ pic.twitter.com/UyR9LpyqO1

— G$ (@GalinSmith30) May 7, 2020

His three remaining landing spots are:

• Maryland
• VCU
• Arizona State

Alabama fans are certainly thankful for his contributions to the team in his three years with the Crimson Tide.

Roll Tide Wire will keep you updated on where Smith will decide to continue playing collegiate basketball.