Kobie Eubanks Signs to Continue Basketball Career at Alabama
6/22/2015 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Kobie Eubanks, a 6-5, 215-pound shooting guard, has signed to continue his playing career at The University of Alabama, men's basketball head coach Avery Johnson announced on Monday evening. Eubanks will join the team prior to the 2015-16 season and will have four years of eligibility remaining.
"We're happy to welcome Kobie to our Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball family" said Alabama head coach Avery Johnson. "Kobie has a tremendous amount of talent with huge upside. He's a great kid with really good character. I am thrilled about the opportunity to help him grow and develop academically and athletically."
A four-star recruit according to Rivals.com, 247Sports and ESPN.com, Eubanks signed with Baylor in the spring of 2014 but ultimately decided to go to prep school and spent the 2014-15 season at Elev8 Sports Institute in Delray Beach, Fla., where he played for head coach Chad Myers. He signed with the Tide after receiving interest from Kansas, Oregon, Texas and West Virginia, among other schools.
Eubanks finished his high school career playing at Our Savior New American School in Centereach, N.Y. for Rev. Ron Stelzer and Eric Jaklitsch. While there, Eubanks averaged 18.5 points while leading Our Savior New American to a 24-3 record as a senior in 2013-14. He scored in double figures in 25 of 27 games, including 13 games with at least 20 points and a pair of 30-point games. He also hit at least one 3-pointer in all 27 games and knocked down multiple treys in 24 of 27 contests.
Outside of school, Eubanks played AAU basketball for the Each1 Teach1 program based out of Orlando, Fla., under coach Edward "Boobie" Francis. The E1 T1 squad is a part of the elite Nike EYBL Youth Series.
A native of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Eubanks played his first three years of high school basketball at American Heritage School in Plantation, Fla., before heading to New York for his senior year. While at AHS, Eubanks was named MVP of the 2013 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "Stop the Violence" Basketball Classic after posting 18 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists in a 61-56 win.
A consensus top-100 recruit, Eubanks was listed as the fifth-ranked player in New York and No. 21 in the East Region coming out of high school.
"For us to come away with such a talented young man, at this stage of recruiting, is a tribute to Bob Simon, my associate head coach, who first introduced me to Kobie. When Kobie came on his official visit, he had a chance to see what I already know -- what a special place The University of Alabama truly is. Welcome to the family, Kobie, and Roll Tide."
Eubanks becomes the fifth newcomer on next year's team, joining previous signees Brandon Austin, Dontá Hall, Dazon Ingram and Nick King, who will sit out the 2015-16 season due to NCAA transfer rules. The addition of Eubanks leaves the Crimson Tide with two available scholarships for next season.
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