Ole Miss Basketball Transfer Target, Alabama Forward Reveals Commitment Decision

Chris Beard and the Rebels remained linked to the SEC talent, set to stay in the conference next season.

Jan 11, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) talks with Alabama Crimson Tide forward Derrion Reid (35) during a timeout against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second half at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images | Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Chris Beard and the Ole Miss Rebels continue navigating a critical stretch in Oxford this offseason with the program retooling the roster.

After reeling in commitment No. 4 via the NCAA Transfer Portal on Monday in Butler forward Augusto Cassia, the Rebels remain linked to multiple available players.

A name Ole Miss was in contact with was Alabama Crimson Tide forward, Derrion Reid.

The former McDonald's All-American averaged 6.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.7 assists for Alabama during the 2024-25 season as a true freshman.

He appeared in 24 games for the Crimson Tide with three starts for Nate Oats' Elite Eight squad.

Alabama transfer Derrion Reid has scheduled his first visit to NC State for Monday, April 21st, a source tells @247Sports.

Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Miami, SMU, Florida and Georgetown all also in contact. https://t.co/50mNW0lKqe pic.twitter.com/kF4KZc18gU

— Travis Branham (@TravisBranham_) April 16, 2025

Reid battled a hamstring injury midway through the season with limited action down the stretch of the regular season prior to returning for postseason play.

“Derrion’s one of our best positional size, athletic defenders. And he’s done very good jobs on different guys when he’s been healthy,” Oats said. “It would be great to have him. … It’s hard not getting the reps, and he’s missed maybe 35, 36 percent of our practice reps this year.

“I think he’s going to be a pro. He came in as a McDonald’s All-American, he’s got all the intangibles as far as tough, great attitude, high IQ, he’s athletic.

"A lot of the stuff the pros are looking for. We really don’t want to hurt his long-term career by rushing something to win a game or two. We’re trying to do what’s right by him.”

Now, after one season in Tuscaloosa, the former McDonald's All-American will head to Norman after pledging to the Oklahoma Sooners on Monday.

BREAKING: Alabama transfer Derrion Reid, a former 5⭐️ recruit, has committed to Oklahoma, he told @On3sports.

The 6-8 freshman flashed immense upside this season with the Tide but missed nearly a full month of the season due to injury. Former McDonald’s All-American.… pic.twitter.com/ELlIDVVXb2

— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 28, 2025

Ole Miss remains in the NCAA Transfer Portal market with the program linked to USC Trojans guard Desmond Claude, Kentucky's Travis Perry and Pacific's Elijah Fisher, among several others.

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