Noah Gurley: A look at the Alabama men's basketball forward, Furman transfer (2024)

Alabama's Noah Gurley (0) knocks a shot away from Gonzaga's Hunter Sallis (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Nov 28, 2021; Orlando, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Noah Gurley (0) shoots the ball against Miami Hurricanes in the second half at HP Field House. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

Gonzaga's Drew Timme (2) tries to get past Alabama's Noah Gurley during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Seattle. Alabama won 91-82. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Alabama's Noah Gurley (0) knocks away a shot by Gonzaga's Drew Timme (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Alabama's Jahvon Quinerly, right, gets a chest bump from Noah Gurley as they head off the court during a timeout after Quinerly scored against Gonzaga in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Seattle. Alabama won 91-82. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Gonzaga's Andrew Nembhard (3) tries to keep the ball from Alabama's Noah Gurley (0) and Jaden Shackelford (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Seattle. Alabama won 91-82. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Alabama forward Noah Gurley (0) goes to the hoop over Jacksonville State guard Jalen Gibbs (22) in Coleman Coliseum Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama forward Noah Gurley (0) dunks the ball with Jacksonville State forward Kayne Henry (11) and Jacksonville State center Brandon Huffman (50) on defense in Coleman Coliseum Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama forward Noah Gurley (0) dunks over Jacksonville State guard Jalen Gibbs (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Dec 14, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Tigers center Malcolm Dandridge (23) shoots as Alabama Crimson Tide forward Noah Gurley (0) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 28, 2021; Orlando, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Noah Gurley (0) dribbles the ball against Miami Hurricanes in the second half at HP Field House. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 28, 2021; Orlando, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Noah Gurley (0) shoots the ball against Miami Hurricanes in the second half at HP Field House. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 25, 2021; Orlando, FL, USA; Alabama forward Noah Gurley (0) dribbles the ball against Iona at HP Fieldhouse Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

Drake guard D.J. Wilkins, left, guards Alabama forward Noah Gurley during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Jacob M. Langston)

Alabama forward Noah Gurley, left, defends against Drake guard Tucker Devries during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Jacob M. Langston)

Alabama forward Noah Gurley goes up for a dunk in front of Drake guard Tucker Devries during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Jacob M. Langston)

Alabama guard Jahvon Quinerly, left, and forward Noah Gurley, right, defend against Drake guard Roman Penn, center, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Jacob M. Langston)

Alabama forward Noah Gurley (0) looks to shoot in front of Iona forward Nelly Junior Joseph during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Jacob M. Langston)

Alabama forward Noah Gurley (0) goes to the hoop against Oakland forward Micah Parrish in Coleman Coliseum Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama forward Noah Gurley (0) shoots a three point shot over Oakland defender Osei Price (13) in Coleman Coliseum Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama forward Noah Gurley (0) scores in the lane against South Alabama forward Kayo Goncalves (4) in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama forward Noah Gurley (0) goes to the basket wtih Louisiana Tech forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. (2) defending during the season opening game in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Children served by Arts 'n Autism take part in a Halloween Walk in Annette Shelby Park Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. Alabama men's basketball player Noah Gurley gives some candy to Malaysia Mickens. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama forward Noah Gurley (0) goes drives to the hoop against Louisiana during an exhibition game in Coleman Coliseum Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama forward Noah Gurley (0) prepares to take a free throw during an exhibition game with Louisiana in Coleman Coliseum Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Louisiana forward Jordan Brown (21) is defended by Alabama forward Noah Gurley (0) during an exhibition game in Coleman Coliseum Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Children served by Arts 'n Autism take part in a Halloween Walk in Annette Shelby Park Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. Bailey Currington gets a tiny basketball from University of Alabama men's basketball players Noah Gurley and Keon Ellis. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama forward Noah Gurley (0) shoots a three point shot over a Louisiana defender during an exhibition game in Coleman Coliseum Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Noah Gurley (4), who started 83 games and scored more than 1,100 points in three seasons a Furman, transferred in the offseason to Alabama of the SEC.

Furman's Noah Gurley (4) scores against Flagler Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020.

Furman's Noah Gurley (4) scored 19 points in Furman's win against S.C. State during a game in which the Paladins broke school records and threatened others.

Furman forward Noah Gurley (4), shown in a game Dec. 5, scored 29 points in Furman's win against USC Upstate on Sunday.

Auburn forward Anfernee McLemore and Furman forward Noah Gurley (4) reach for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)

Dec 5, 2019; Auburn, AL, USA; Furman Paladins forward Noah Gurley (4) shoots against the Auburn Tigers during the first half at Auburn Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

Furman forward Noah Gurley (4) shoots over Auburn center Austin Wiley (50) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)

Auburn guard Jamal Johnson (1) and Furman forward Noah Gurley (4) vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)

Dec 5, 2019; Auburn, AL, USA; Furman Paladins forward Noah Gurley (4) runs a play against Auburn Tigers guard Samir Doughty (10) during the second half at Auburn Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 5, 2019; Auburn, AL, USA; Furman Paladins forward Noah Gurley (4) shoots over Auburn Tiger forward Anfernee McLemore (24) during the first half at Auburn Arena. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

Furman forward Noah Gurley (4) is greeted by guard Tre Clark (0) on the court before their game against Wichita State at Timmons Arena Wednesday, March 20, 2019.

Furman's Noah Gurley (4), shown in a 2019 game, sparked the victory against Western Carolina on Wednesday.

Nov 17, 2018; Villanova, PA, USA; Furman Paladins forward Noah Gurley (center) celebrates with teammates after a victory against the Villanova Wildcats at Finneran Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 17, 2018; Villanova, PA, USA; Furman Paladins forward Noah Gurley (4) reacts after scoring a basket past Villanova Wildcats forward Eric Paschall (4) at Finneran Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Noah Gurley (4) scored 20 points to lead Furman past The Citadel as the Paladins won a program-record 15th Southern Conference game.

Furman's Noah Gurley (4), a third-team All-Southern Conference selection, says the challenge for opponents will be trying to stop the Paladins' seven-plus options on offense.