Alabama secures commitment from 5-star guard Jaden Bradley

KINGSTON, RI - NOVEMBER 15: General view of the Alabama Crimson Tide logo during the college basketball game between Alabama Crimson Tide and Rhode Island Rams on November 15, 2019, at Ryan Center in Kingston, RI.
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Five-star guard Jaden Bradley is committing to Alabama's 2022 class, according to ESPN's Paul Biancardi and Jeff Borzello.

Bradley is the No. 8 recruit on the ESPN 100 and the top high school point guard in the country.

Kentucky, Florida State, Arizona, and Gonzaga were also on his final shortlist in August.

Bradley, a native of Rochester, New York, says he selected the Crimson Tide because of his connection with Alabama head coach Nate Oats and his staff.

"Coach Oats is a relatable guy and has been invested in helping his players get to the next level," Bradley told Borzello and Biancardi. "He is a fun guy to be around, but when practice starts, he has that switch to change his focus.

"They have a great staff. All the coaches took the time to get to know me and my family. That was important. It is a family culture there. It will be like another home for me."

The 6-foot-2 ball-handler, who's currently enrolled at IMG Academy, is the first player to commit to the Crimson Tide for 2022.

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