Collin Sexton to Alabama: Crimson Tide Land 5-Star PG Prospect

Prized point guard Collin Sexton has committed to play college basketball for the Alabama Crimson Tide after attracting interest from several high-profile programs.

ESPN.com's Jeff Borzello reported the news Thursday.

According to Borzello, Sexton will be the first 5-star recruit to sign with Alabama since JaMychal Green did so eight years ago.

Sexton is the ninth-ranked recruit in the 2017 class, according to Scout.com. He also checks in as the second-ranked point guard in the nation and the top point guard from Georgia in the class.

The Pebblebrook High School standout enjoyed a meteoric rise up the rankings over the summer. As a result, he moved into the conversation as one of the best players in the class. It's hard to argue after he started to scratch the surface of his immense potential.

Sexton possesses an explosive skill set. He relentlessly attacks opposing defenses, using his size (6'2") and quickness to create matchup problems for opposing point guards. He's also showcased the ability to finish consistently around the rim:

His biggest area for improvement is becoming more comfortable running an offense. He can sometimes get caught up in the pace of the game and place too much of a burden on his own shoulders. He gets himself into trouble rather than relying on his teammate to make plays.

Those issues should fade as he gains experience at the next level and the game starts slowing down. He's made a lot of progress in a short period of time. There's no reason to believe that won't continue once he gets comfortable playing against college competition.

Jason Jordan of USA Today provided comments from the highly touted prospect in May about attributing his discipline to his parents.

"Yeah, if I forget to do the dishes or take the trash out or something like that, you better believe I'm gonna get woken up at 3 a.m. to do it," Sexton said. "They don't play with that, but as I'm getting older I do see how that kind of discipline helps me in other ways. I just don't have the distractions other players have."

Landing Sexton is a massive recruiting victory for Alabama. The Crimson Tide are well-known for their football success under head coach Nick Saban, but the basketball program has lagged behind.

The talented point guard will help the basketball program, though. His choice should also lead to immediate playing time, which should include an extensive role from the opening tipoff of his freshman campaign.

Ultimately, Sexton is one of the most intriguing players in the 2017 class. He hasn't been in the national recruiting spotlight as long as some of his fellow top prospects. But he's proved to be worth the attention since his breakout summer.