PG Kira Lewis, Alabama
Perhaps Alabama wonât slip as much as we thought in the wake of Collin Sextonâs departure. Lewis isnât as talented as Sexton, but heâs not far off.
A disclaimer: Lewis might not get off to a rollicking start. He reclassified in August, so he wasnât with Alabama for most of the summer. Heâs slender and needs to try and add as much bulk as he can before the start of the season.
But he could become a factor when SEC play rolls around thanks to his rare combination of athleticism and shooting ability. Lewis can get to the rim at will; heâs a dynamic ball-handler whoâs extremely hard to stay in front of. Duck under a screen, and he can launch a pull-up 3. Go over, and youâre probably looking at his jersey number as he goes for one of his fancy near-the-rim finishes.
The SEC is going to be one of the best conferences in the country this season. Alabama likely wonât challenge for the league title. But it can make the tournament again, and if it does, Lewis will probably be a reason why.
