I didn’t realize he was in the portal. I assuming we simply got outbid? I never saw anything about him being unhappy at bama. He’s a fan favorite for sure.
IIRC, it was announced shortly after Bowen's "commitment"/transfer that Mo was entering the portal.
I don't know if his decision had anything to do with the addition of Bowen, but Bowen is the type of player that might keep Mo off the court more at Bama.
In addition, I had heard Mo was asking for more money too, which could have been the tipping point for us to say, "No, not any more."
MoDee getting away turns my stomach. He became my favorite as the season progressed. Such is the landscape. Getting tougher to stay engaged anymore.
I really liked him too, but he was not the kind of player who could give you 30-32 minutes a game like a starter should. I loved his motor and at times he could really have a great offensive game, but that was the exception not the rule.
So, if I'm guessing (strictly on his playing ability), the staff thought we needed someone who could give us more offense and stay on the court more than Mo.