Alabama Basketball Roster Tracker 2026-2027

[oskie]

A little news on Aden Holloway:

Aden Holloway Joining Second-Chance Program to Dismiss Drug Charges

The Alabama basketball guard must complete 50 hours of community service, pass drug and alcohol screenings and pay fines for the case to be dismissed.

www.si.com

Report: Aden Holloway attorney releases statement after second-chance plea agreement

The attorney for Alabama basketball player Aden Holloway released a statement following news his client reached a plea deal in his drug case.

www.on3.com

 

[CrimsonTitles]

A little news on Aden Holloway:

Aden Holloway Joining Second-Chance Program to Dismiss Drug Charges

The Alabama basketball guard must complete 50 hours of community service, pass drug and alcohol screenings and pay fines for the case to be dismissed.

www.si.com

Huge news! Welcome back, Aden!

 

[jjv0004]

Huge news! Welcome back, Aden!

This is good news but let's slow down a bit. There are stipulations to this including random drug and alcohol testing. I can only assume based upon the fact that he had so much marijuana with him is that he uses it. It is extremely addictive. He might have great intentions to comply with the mandate from the court but have a hard time actually making it happen.

I hope he makes it back to the team. But there is a long way to go.

 

[CrimsonTitles]

This is good news but let's slow down a bit. There are stipulations to this including random drug and alcohol testing. I can only assume based upon the fact that he had so much marijuana with him is that he uses it. It is extremely addictive. He might have great intentions to comply with the mandate from the court but have a hard time actually making it happen.

I hope he makes it back to the team. But there is a long way to go.

It may not be official, but I've always said if he gets a deal, than he'll be back. Well, he got his deal. You're right, he could mess up again, but I'm not gonna count on that happening. If it does it does, but the way I look at it right now, is he's back unless something changes

 

[BAMARICH]

It may not be official, but I've always said if he gets a deal, than he'll be back. Well, he got his deal. You're right, he could mess up again, but I'm not gonna count on that happening. If it does it does, but the way I look at it right now, is he's back unless something changes

There may be an elephant in the room regarding the Holloway situation. Last year, it was rumored that there was widespread weed use on the team (no specific names, number of players, etc.). If such was the case, there's a lot of speculation that could result. As such, reinstatement to the team may be one thing, but staying "reinstated" could be another.

BTW, one reason I haven't mentioned this specifically in the past is not just the fact this was rumored. I suspect this issue is very prevalent across hundreds of college programs. You take college-age kids and put hundreds/thousands of dollars in their hands and you have the recipe for kids to make unwise decisions.

 

[oskie]

Nate Oats Previews Alabama's Freshmen, Transfers Ahead of 2026-27 Season​

Nate Oats Previews Alabama's Freshmen, Transfers Ahead of 2026-27 Season

The Crimson Tide has officially signed Qayden Samuels, Jaxon Richardson, Tarris Bouie, Cole Cloer, Jamarion Davis-Fleming, Brandon Garrison and Drew Fielder.

www.si.com

 

[oskie]

<snip> ... I also don't see this as being a less potent offensive team. There isn't as much proven scoring as maybe some other years, but this freshman class is loaded with scoring potential. I feel much better about this team's scoring potential than I did about last year's team at the same time, and that team turned out to be one of our most potent offenses. I could see this going a similar way. If there's one thing we can count on with a Nate Oats team, is that it's gonna be high scoring, no matter how the team may seem on paper ... <snip>

I agree with @CrimsonTitles about the scoring potential of this incoming bunch. The above article also seems to indicate that this incoming group has great potential.

Some of you, on this very thread, have seemed to indicate that you believe otherwise. Not sure how you arrive at that notion before these guys even get on campus.

I do know it is all conjecture at this point, but I think we will be pleasantly surprised with the collection of "athletes" that this staff is bringing in.

 

[Coach D]

I agree with @CrimsonTitles about the scoring potential of this incoming bunch. The above article also seems to indicate that this incoming group has great potential.

Some of you, on this very thread, have seemed to indicate that you believe otherwise. Not sure how you arrive at that notion before these guys even get on campus.

I do know it is all conjecture at this point, but I think we will be pleasantly surprised with the collection of "athletes" that this staff is bringing in.

Not sure anyone’s arguing “potential”. Those articles though are just written to hype up the incoming guys every year. Last year did same thing for the transfers and they didn’t work out. There’s always potential and hype but points like mine were just talking about on paper compared to last year. Although harder to compare with style/scheme seeming like the biggest adjustment in a year to year under CNO this off season which is intriguing and exciting. But It’s talking and not insulting the guys or saying the team will be bad its talking about the difference between winning a championship vs being a top 20 team. It’s a good freshman class yes but it’s still freshman so unknown and hard for one to play at a high level for a full season. I’ve said I would give coach whatever he wants and needs to win, he’s the best at Bama ever and top 5 coach now. But that doesn’t mean people can’t or shouldn’t question decisions and discuss, it’s what this board is for.

 

[BAMARICH]

I agree with @CrimsonTitles about the scoring potential of this incoming bunch. The above article also seems to indicate that this incoming group has great potential.

Some of you, on this very thread, have seemed to indicate that you believe otherwise. Not sure how you arrive at that notion before these guys even get on campus.

I do know it is all conjecture at this point, but I think we will be pleasantly surprised with the collection of "athletes" that this staff is bringing in.

To add to Coach D's post, Oats himself stated multiple times last year that the 25-26 team might be the best shooting team he'd had (potential). Yet, it wasn't... 24-25 shot a higher % from 3. At this point, we fully expect Oats to hype his players, but even as you see in the article I'm linking, it doesn't always translate. I don't know about being "pleasantly surprised" about the incoming freshman class. IMO they should be the best class we've had in a while and I'm expecting a lot from them.

Nate Oats breaks down Alabama's 2025-26 roster, including freshmen and transfers

Alabama coach Nate Oats gave a comprehensive overview of Alabama's basketball roster.

247sports.com

 

[CrimsonTitles]

To add to Coach D's post, Oats himself stated multiple times last year that the 25-26 team might be the best shooting team he'd had (potential). Yet, it wasn't... 24-25 shot a higher % from 3. At this point, we fully expect Oats to hype his players, but even as you see in the article I'm linking, it doesn't always translate. I don't know about being "pleasantly surprised" about the incoming freshman class. IMO they should be the best class we've had in a while and I'm expecting a lot from them.

Nate Oats breaks down Alabama's 2025-26 roster, including freshmen and transfers

Alabama coach Nate Oats gave a comprehensive overview of Alabama's basketball roster.

247sports.com

That's only a false statement if 3 point percentage is your only barometer. They may not have shot the highest percentage, but they did score the most points, and were the most efficient. That matters more than 3 pt percentage.

2025-2026: 91.2 ppg, 35.8% from 3, 129.7 adjusted offensive efficiency via KenPom
2024-2025: 90.7 ppg, 35.3% from 3, 126.8 adjusted offensive efficiency via KenPom
2023-2024: 90.1 ppg, 37.3% from 3, 126.0 adjusted offensive via Kenpom

When you look at everything, it just seems like nitpicking to say he was wrong about that. Could he have used a different word? Maybe, but I don't really have a problem with the word 'ahooting' there.

(We were missing from the list on TeamRankings in some of the previous seasons, so that's why I stopped there, but we know those seasons aren't really in contention anyways.)

 

[BamaMoon]

That's only a false statement if 3 point percentage is your only barometer. They may not have shot the highest percentage, but they did score the most points, and were the most efficient. That matters more than 3 pt percentage.

2025-2026: 91.2 ppg, 35.8% from 3, 129.7 adjusted offensive efficiency via KenPom
2024-2025: 90.7 ppg, 35.3% from 3, 126.8 adjusted offensive efficiency via KenPom
2023-2024: 90.1 ppg, 37.3% from 3, 126.0 adjusted offensive via Kenpom

When you look at everything, it just seems like nitpicking to say he was wrong about that. Could he have used a different word? Maybe, but I don't really have a problem with the word 'ahooting' there.

(We were missing from the list on TeamRankings in some of the previous seasons, so that's why I stopped there, but we know those seasons aren't really in contention anyways.)

Maybe I'm missing the point of your post, but are you saying CNO didn't say that OR we didn't do that? I specifically remember CNO saying that about last year's team leading into the season.

FTR, I'm very optimistic this team will have plenty of firepower:
* Holloway is a deadly 3 point shooter
* Allen, while good early, struggled later in the season, but I'd expect him to improve in his 3 point shooting like Philon did from year before last to last year!
*Jemison is likely to be improved from 3 (and he was solid last year as a freshman)
*Throw in Cloer, who might challenge to be the best pure shooter in this bunch other than Holloway
*And if Diaz, reclassifies, the 3 point shooting potential gets even better!!!

 

[BAMARICH]

That's only a false statement if 3 point percentage is your only barometer. They may not have shot the highest percentage, but they did score the most points, and were the most efficient. That matters more than 3 pt percentage.

2025-2026: 91.2 ppg, 35.8% from 3, 129.7 adjusted offensive efficiency via KenPom
2024-2025: 90.7 ppg, 35.3% from 3, 126.8 adjusted offensive efficiency via KenPom
2023-2024: 90.1 ppg, 37.3% from 3, 126.0 adjusted offensive via Kenpom

When you look at everything, it just seems like nitpicking to say he was wrong about that. Could he have used a different word? Maybe, but I don't really have a problem with the word 'ahooting' there.

(We were missing from the list on TeamRankings in some of the previous seasons, so that's why I stopped there, but we know those seasons aren't really in contention anyways.)

My point is not to be nitpicking... but coaches and writers alike are guilty of hyping their players and teams at this time of year (as the article posted exhibits). I'm with BMoon on this one... I think we're going to have some great offensive potential this year and I think y'all are correct about having a greater level of athleticism across the team.

However, as CNO's moves are demonstrating, we're not failing to advance in the postseason because of scoring - we've averaged over 90 points per game over each of the past 3 years. I have no doubt we'll reach our "offensive potential" this year, even if there's some injuries (last two years have proven we can overcome that pitfall). However, what's the "potential" of this team when it comes to their toughness... their willingness to hit the boards... their desire to fight through ball screens and guard their man... their detest of losing that drives them to work as hard as possible to avoid it? I'm 100% optimistic about the offense... but that's not the area that needs to improve.

 

[CrimsonTitles]

Maybe I'm missing the point of your post, but are you saying CNO didn't say that OR we didn't do that? I specifically remember CNO saying that about last year's team leading into the season.

FTR, I'm very optimistic this team will have plenty of firepower:
* Holloway is a deadly 3 point shooter
* Allen, while good early, struggled later in the season, but I'd expect him to improve in his 3 point shooting like Philon did from year before last to last year!
*Jemison is likely to be improved from 3 (and he was solid last year as a freshman)
*Throw in Cloer, who might challenge to be the best pure shooter in this bunch other than Holloway
*And if Diaz, reclassifies, the 3 point shooting potential gets even better!!!

No, I was saying that Oats was right, and that it was our best offense. I agree, I'm very excited about this season and this roster. I believe we have Final Four potential if everything comes together.

 

[BamaMoon]

My point is not to be nitpicking... but coaches and writers alike are guilty of hyping their players and teams at this time of year (as the article posted exhibits). I'm with BMoon on this one... I think we're going to have some great offensive potential this year and I think y'all are correct about having a greater level of athleticism across the team.

However, as CNO's moves are demonstrating, we're not failing to advance in the postseason because of scoring - we've averaged over 90 points per game over each of the past 3 years. I have no doubt we'll reach our "offensive potential" this year, even if there's some injuries (last two years have proven we can overcome that pitfall). However, what's the "potential" of this team when it comes to their toughness... their willingness to hit the boards... their desire to fight through ball screens and guard their man... their detest of losing that drives them to work as hard as possible to avoid it? I'm 100% optimistic about the offense... but that's not the area that needs to improve.

Yep, and I think some of the transfers were brought in for toughness and rebounding so he's addressing that too!!!

 

[JDCrimson]

Its pretty well settled that you have to be Top 30 in offensive and defensive metrics to be a FF4 contender. Defense wins championships, offense sells tickets.

 

[AlexanderFan]

Its pretty well settled that you have to be Top 30 in offensive and defensive metrics to be a FF4 contender. Defense wins championships, offense sells tickets.

Defense keeps you close when the lid is on the bucket.

More points still wins games.

 

[CrimsonTitles]

Its pretty well settled that you have to be Top 30 in offensive and defensive metrics to be a FF4 contender. Defense wins championships, offense sells tickets.

FWIW, 2024 Bama made it, despite being 111th in adjusted defensive efficiency. That's an outlier, but we proved it can be done. Our tempo is gonna throw those metrics off a little bit, to begin with.

 

[dayhiker]

FWIW, 2024 Bama made it, despite being 111th in adjusted defensive efficiency. That's an outlier, but we proved it can be done. Our tempo is gonna throw those metrics off a little bit, to begin with.

Check out our 2021 and 2023 defensive ratings with similar tempos.

 

[CrimsonTitles]

Check out our 2021 and 2023 defensive ratings with similar tempos.

2021: 30 offense, 3 defense
2023: 20 offense, 3 defense

This is a fair point, but it's also interesting the offensive output was much lower, and I do think that is a small factor. It's also likely a mentality thing However, it difficult to tell for sure until we have a team that is elite on both sides of the ball. What does that look like? Is there a trade off, of sorts? Is it possible to be top 5 in both at this pace? I'm just spitballing here, because I have no clue. I am thinking this team could be closer to 2023 defensively, but also better offensively, so we may get more information on that this season.

 

[BAMARICH]

2021: 30 offense, 3 defense
2023: 20 offense, 3 defense

This is a fair point, but it's also interesting the offensive output was much lower, and I do think that is a small factor. It's also likely a mentality thing However, it difficult to tell for sure until we have a team that is elite on both sides of the ball. What does that look like? Is there a trade off, of sorts? Is it possible to be top 5 in both at this pace? I'm just spitballing here, because I have no clue. I am thinking this team could be closer to 2023 defensively, but also better offensively, so we may get more information on that this season.

With this post and your previous one, I thought about something back in 2024. When UA made that NCAA run, we actually far exceeded our yearly defensive average in the tournament. That performance made me wonder if CNO suspects he could wear the team out during the regular season playing "all-out" on both ends of the court... and "saves" their defensive peak until the postseason. The past two years haven't confirmed that approach, but considering the pace we play on offense it could be a pretty innovative philosophy. To your question though, I don't think in today's game it's possible to be "top 5" in both categories.