NCAA Basketball: Ohio State at Connecticut Dec 12, 2015; Storrs, CT, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes center Daniel Giddens (4) returns up court against the Connecticut Huskies in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports After landing a highly-sought after graduate transfer earlier this month, Avery Johnson and Alabama have landed another prominent transfer. Former Ohio State center/forward Daniel Giddens, a 6-foot-10, 240-pound former top-50 recruit, announced on Twitter Sunday that he is transferring to the Tide. pic.twitter.com/XjfHUCVtoZ — D. Giddens (@DGOOD__) May 15, 2016 Giddens was the No. 8 center and the No. 49 overall prospect in last year’s recruiting class, according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. The Georgia native averaged 3.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks while playing 18.2 minutes per game as a freshman for the Buckeyes last season. Giddens will have to sit out this season under NCAA transfer rules, but has three years of eligibility remaining. . ???? #Buckleup #RTR — Avery Johnson (@CoachAvery6) May 15, 2016
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