Ohio Bobcats transfer Mark Sears commits to Alabama MBB

The Crimson Tide earned a commitment from Ohio Bobcats guard Mark Sears, who entered the transfer portal after a solid season with Ohio in 2021-22.

Sears hails from Muscle Shoals, AL, and averaged 19.7 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game in 35 games for the Bobcats as a sophomore. He started in every game during the 2021-22 season.

As a freshman, the 6-1 185-pound Sears averaged 8.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game.

According to 247Sports, Sears is ranked as the No. 8 player available in the NCAA transfer portal.

Alabama head coach Nate Oats definitely filled a need with this transfer addition. The Crimson Tide will lose Jaden Shackelford and Jahvon Quinerly (likely), and Oats says he has a “gut feeling” that freshman JD Davison will go pro, as well. The thing these guys all have in common is that they played guard.

Keon Ellis has not made his intentions clear at this point, while the NBA Draft declaration deadline is set for April 24.

Sears made his transfer destination known via a Twitter post to his account.

With many unknowns still hovering around the Alabama basketball program, it’s good to get some solid news regarding a guy that will for sure be wearing a Crimson uniform in 2022-23.

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