Instant Reaction: Two Alabama Players Selected in First Round of 2023 NBA Draft

Did Brandon Miller and Noah Clowney land in good spots? Plus, what this means for the program that two Crimson Tide players were drafted in the first round.

The Alabama basketball team made history during the season and made even more Thursday night at the 2023 NBA Draft.

For the first time since 1995, Alabama had two players selected in the first round of an NBA draft when Brandon Miller (No. 2 overall, Charlotte Hornets) and Noah Clowney (No. 21 overall, Brooklyn Nets) were drafted. 

It was well understood that Miller was coming to Tuscaloosa as a one-and-done prospect. Clowney, however, was the lowest-rated high school recruit in the 2022 signing class, but quickly showed his capabilities to NBA scouts. 

As freshmen, both Miller and Clowney were in the starting lineup for the Crimson Tide all season and were a huge part of Alabama's success as the leading scorer and rebounder.

According to Spotrac, Miller should sign a four-year contract worth over $49 million. Clowney should also sign a four-year contract worth over $15 million. 

This marks the second time in the Nate Oats era that multiple Crimson Tide players have been selected in the same draft. Since Oats took over, only Kentucky and Duke have more first-round selections than Alabama. Six Crimson Tide players have been drafted in Oats' tenure. 

Check out the video above as BamaCentral's Mathey Gibson and Katie Windham react to Alabama's big night at the NBA draft. 

See also:

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