West Virginia forward transfer Mohamed Wague transfers to Alabama
West Virginia forward Mohamed Wague announced that he was transferring to Alabama on Wednesday. Wague chose the Crimson Tide over Kansas State and DePaul.
The had been some speculation that Wague was silently leaning toward committing to the Wildcats. However, the Alabama coaching staff continued to pursue the Mali native and was able to get him on campus for an official visit.
With the success that Alabama head coach Nate Oats has had with helping his players reach the NBA, Wague seems like the perfect fit.
Wague began his college career at Harcum College in Byrn Mawr, Pennsylvania. He averaged 14.8 points per game and 11.9 rebounds per game. Wague scored in double-digits in 25 of the 35 games that he played in for the Bears. Following the season, Wague was named as a JUCO All-American.
Soon after the season concluded, Wague chose to transfer to West Virginia. There, he played in 28 games averaging 4.1 points per game and 3.1 rebounds per game. With the changes to the coaching staff, Wague decided to enter the transfer portal.
Now, he will be headed to Tuscaloosa. He will join a frontcourt that is highlighted by North Dakota State transfer Grant Nelson. Wague will also be accompanied by the likes of Nick Pringle and Jarin Stevenson.
In all likelihood, Wague will see a lot of meaningful minutes during his junior season in Tuscaloosa. His production will likely increase as well after having played in Oats’ system. Wague’s ceiling is very high and the Alabama coaching staff is hopeful that he will showcase that potential next season.
NEWS: West Virginia transfer Mohamed Wague has committed to Alabama, he tells @On3sports. https://t.co/Nh85BpxXCq pic.twitter.com/A9teTar4Rj
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) July 5, 2023
Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the Alabama basketball program and its involvement in the transfer portal.
