2027 Basketball Recruiting

[oskie]

Might be a little early for 2027 recruiting news, but I'm already seeing scheduled visits being published.

And, in light of Coach Oats' new "job" (Team USA) this summer, this might be a good article to open this thread:

Nate Oats is already cashing in on Alabama basketball's newest recruiting advantage​

Nate Oats is already cashing in on Alabama basketball's newest recruiting advantage

The biggest advantage to Nate Oats' role on the U18 USA national team is that it gives him inroads with some of the most talented high school prospects in the c

bamahammer.com

 

[oskie]

TJ Jamison visiting, along with Malachi Jordan.

Nate Oats' 2027 recruiting board is coming into focus with latest Alabama visitor​

Nate Oats' 2027 recruiting board is coming into focus with latest Alabama visitor

Some college basketball coaches might not like living in the shadow of the football program. Nate Oats has never shied away from it at Alabama, however. On the

bamahammer.com

 

[oskie]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2062639586040218005

 

[oskie]

5-star center Dylan Betts has scheduled an upcoming visit to Tuscaloosa for this fall:

Nate Oats, Alabama Basketball Set to Host 7-Foot-4 Five-Star Recruit

Alabama basketball will host elite 2028 seven-footer for an unofficial visit this October as Nate Oats pursues one of the nation's top-ranked recruits.

heavy.com

Alabama's latest 5-star visit could finally end the one criticism of Nate Oats

Alabama fans have not had much to complain about under Nate Oats. In his seven years on the bench, Oats has taken the program to unprecedented heights. Four str

bamahammer.com

 

[oskie]

4-star guard RJ Moore scheduled his visit with Alabama for this fall:

Nate Oats adds another big-named visitor to Alabama's loaded fall slate

Nate Oats has had little trouble over the years in landing big-name official visitors to Tuscaloosa. He's also had little trouble closing the deal. For as much

bamahammer.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/2082201530686406989

 

[BamaMoon]

It would be just like CNO to talk Dylan Betts, a 7' 4" '28 prospect, into spending a year in T-town!!!

I watched a few of his videos. He's super slim, but will fill out. He's very fluid around the rim and in the paint.

His midrange jumper is smooth, which tells me he'll be able to develop into a legit stretch 5 who can play outside the 3 point circle.

He's just the kind of prospect and CNO runs just the kind of offense that can get him ready for the NBA. Oh, and he's just a natural rim protector as well!

How fun would it be to see this developing in T-town???

 

[oskie]

This excerpt, from one of the articles posted above, shows he's got good bloodlines.

He is the younger brother of former McDonald’s All-American Game MVP Sienna Betts, now starring at UCLA, and Lauren Betts, who helped lead UCLA to the 2026 NCAA Tournament championship before becoming the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft

His father, Andy Betts, stood 7-foot-1 and starred at Long Beach State, averaging 18.7 points and 10.1 rebounds as a senior before being selected by the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA Draft. Andy later enjoyed a lengthy 14-year professional career throughout Europe.

His mother, Michelle Betts, was also a standout athlete, helping Long Beach State capture the 1993 NCAA volleyball national championship.