# I Lost My Entire Season… Then Everything Changed | 5⭐ Alabama Commit Qayden Samuels

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Podcast: [The Twins Take Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-twins-take-podcast-6579209)
Published: 2026-05-31T14:13:36+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/luke-hershey/episodes/I-Lost-My-Entire-Season-Then-Everything-Changed--5-Alabama-Commit-Qayden-Samuels-e3k426u
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Duration seconds: 1265

## Resource

One of the top basketball players in the country joins The Twins Take Podcast. This week, we’re sitting down with 5 small forward Qayden Samuels, a Top 25 recruit in the nation and future Alabama Crimson Tide star. Qayden takes us inside his basketball journey, the recruiting process that led him to Alabama, his relationship with Coach Nate Oats, and what made the Crimson Tide the right fit for his future. He also opens up about suffering an injury that caused him to miss his entire season, how he handled the mental side of recovery, and how he’s preparing to compete in the SEC. We also discuss: Why he chose Alabama Playing for Team Takeover Competing alongside Jordan Smith Jr. Recovering from a season-ending injury Preparing for SEC basketball Life as one of the top recruits in America If you’re a fan of basketball, recruiting, Alabama basketball, or hearing the stories behind the next generation of stars, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Subscribe for more interviews with the biggest names in sports.

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