Top-25 senior Qayden Samuels has committed to Alabama over Georgetown, he announced Wednesday.
Samuels, a Maryland native, visited both schools in the fall, but opted to delay his decision past the early signing period in November.
“I had to decide whether I wanted to stay home or go away,” Samuels told ESPN. “My family was going to support either decision. When I went to Alabama, I loved the school. I met with the trainers, academic staff, and the athletic director, and I felt a strong connection.
“Nate Oats has been recruiting me and offered me since I was a sophomore. Georgetown and coach [Ed] Cooley have also recruited me for a long time. I have a high respect for the Georgetown program and Coach Cooley.”
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