Alabama Morning Drive: Elite LB Troy Bowles names top schools

Good morning, Alabama fans! Welcome back to another Tuesday edition of Alabama Morning Drive where we try to bring you the latest news and notes on the Alabama Crimson Tide!

One of the nation’s top linebackers for the class of 2023 has trimmed his list of schools down to eight and Nick Saban and the Tide made the cut. Troy Bowles, a four-star prospect from Tampa dropped his top eight on Monday. Joining Alabama inside Bowles’ top eight are Ohio State, Florida, Clemson, Georgia, Oklahoma, Rutgers, and Auburn.

Right now it appears that Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs have the edge for the talented linebacker, but anything can happen before signing day.

Bowles is the son of Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles.

Let’s take a look at some of the other major storylines Alabama fans should be watching this Tuesday morning.

Alabama hires new gymnastics coach

Alabama has hired Auburn assistant Ashley Preiss-Johnston as its new women’s gymnastics head coach.

Johnston was a 10-time All-American and was a part of back-to-back NCAA Championships as a member of the Crimson Tide.

Johnston will be officially introduced at a press conference on Friday.

Alabama baseball will get the SEC baseball tournament started

Alabama head baseball coach Brad Bohannon at the MAX Capital City Classic at Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery, Ala., on Tuesday March 26, 2019.

You won’t have to wait very long this morning to catch [autotag]Brad Bohannon[/autotag] and the Alabama baseball take the field in the 2022 SEC Baseball Tournament.

Alabama will give the ball to pitching ace [autotag]Garrett McMillan[/autotag] on Tuesday morning against the Georgia Bulldogs.

The first pitch is set for 9:30 a.m. CT on the SEC Network.

Transfer Dominick Welch officially signs with Alabama

After committing to [autotag]Nate Oats[/autotag] and the Alabama Crimson Tide last week, St. Bonaventure transfer [autotag]Dominick Welch[/autotag] officially signed with the Tide on Monday afternoon.

This past season for the Bonnies Welch averaged 12.3 points a game, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists.

Elite DB from class of 2024 will visit Alabama in June

[autotag]Omillio Agard [/autotag] is one of the top-rated defensive backs in the class of 2024 and on Monday, Agard announced his summer visits, one of which includes a trip to Tuscaloosa on June 4.

That is going to wrap up our Tuesday edition of Alabama Morning Drive. Make sure you stay tuned to Roll Tide Wire for all the latest on the Crimson Tide!

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