| MBB/WBB 🏀 2024-25 Pre-season - Bama dominates Wake (condensed version of the game now posted.)

We had a similar thread last year, and like it, I will update this one with the movement as it happens and next season's roster takes shape. Obviously, all the players in red that are set to return, won't. And others will be added via the portal. But I'll keep this updated and keep track of it as it all unfolds. As always, let me know of any errors/mistakes.

Also, keep in mind, there are 13 scholarship spots available per season. As of now, Alabama is +2 (15 scholarshipped players), which means at a minimum, 2 of the following will not return.


Current 2024/25 roster outlook as of now:
G Mark Sears (5th year Senior)
G Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (5th year Senior)
G Davin Cosby Jr. (Sophomore)
G Houston Mallette (Senior)
F Nick Pringle (5th year Senior)
F Grant Nelson (5th year Senior)
F Mohamed Wague (Senior)
F Sam Walters (Sophomore)
F Mouhamed Dioubate (Sophomore)
F Jarin Stevenson (Sophomore)
G/F Naas Cunningham (Freshman)
F Derrion Reid (Freshman)
C Aiden Sherrell (Freshman)
G Rylan Griffin (Junior)
G/F Kris Parker (Redshirt Freshman)
PG Aden Holloway (Sophomore)


Players from 2023/24 that are not eligible to return next season
G Aaron Estrada


Players eligible to return for next season that will not
G/F Kris Parker
G Rylan Griffen
F Sam Walters
F Nick Pringle
G Davin Cosby

Players signed that are set to join Alabama for next season
G/F Naas Cunningham
F Derrion Reid
C Aiden Sherrell

Players transferring in to play for Alabama next season
G Houston Mallette (Pepperdine)
G Chris Youngblood (USF)

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[im4uainva]

I know I'm not one of the inner circle guys, and I don't want to be out of line, but would someone get the word out to the Bama Staff that Bama's colors are Crimson and White.


Roll Tide!

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

I know I'm not one of the inner circle guys, and I don't want to be out of line, but would someone get the word out to the Bama Staff that Bama's colors are Crimson and White.


Roll Tide!

I get it, but gray is one of the (lesser) primary colors.

 

[Bammerboy321]

Look at all those big basketball name schools. We ever think we'd see our backups at these programs?

We've had some in the past. Braxton Key for example left because he didn't feel he was getting the proper development from Avery. Devonta Pollard went to Houston and did very well for himself. Trevor Lacey had a decent career at NC State.

Unfortunately half of the volume is just due to the nature of today's college game. But the other half is largely due to how well Oats recruits and the depth he's created. Previously, players transferred was kind of an indictment on the coaching they received.

 

[BamaFan334]

We've had some in the past. Braxton Key for example left because he didn't feel he was getting the proper development from Avery. Devonta Pollard went to Houston and did very well for himself. Trevor Lacey had a decent career at NC State.

Unfortunately half of the volume is just due to the nature of today's college game. But the other half is largely due to how well Oats recruits and the depth he's created. Previously, players transferred was kind of an indictment on the coaching they received.

Yeah, but that's a lot at one time. Just shows depth.

 

[RTB X Bot]

 

[TerryP]

Nelson, Wrightsell, Sherrell and Youngblood will not play tonight

 

[#80]

The Tide is up 46-38 at half. This team is so talented and deep. Mo Dioubate continues to be a dog. Great time to be a Tide hoops fan!

 

[Bammerboy321]

Watching on my phone at a hotel.

Mohammed Dioubate is Herb Jones 2.0.

 

[Bammerboy321]

Philon time and time again continues to impress

 

[Bammerboy321]

The only thing frustrating is the D has been out of position a lot, leading to fouls. That's really been the only thing keeping Wake Forest in the game in the 2nd half. Every possession has been at the FT line for them.

 

[Bammerboy321]

Reid with the block!

The effort on offense is just ridiculous too. ALABAMA UP 20

 

[Bammerboy321]

Holy fucking shit the passing this team is displaying is elite

 

[Bammerboy321]

PHILON WITH THE 3

 

[Bammerboy321]

Lord have mercy Holloway from NBA range

 

[Bammerboy321]

Oh shit Holloway with the hesitation and drive. Great move to the basket.

 

[#80]

Tide 98-77 final. Missing at least 2 starters.

 

[rick4bama]

Watch the last 7+ of the game.

 

[mando]

Watched the last 10 minutes or so. Looks like some really great shooters. Philon and Holloway seemed to be on fire. Need to go back and watch the rest of the game. 21 point win against an ACC school. Hitting something like 20 3's at a 40+% pace will win a lot of games.

 

[bamafan9201]

A lot of the shots were uncontested, good job by Spears and Holloway creating with the legs to get open looks for themselves or others. A few poor defensive performances this game that will get cleaned up with time and honestly a few mistimed/judged passes from Holloway throughout the game that are just signs of youth. He's got the touch and shot, just needs to slow some things down and work methodically sometimes.

I don't really have much to grade everyone on but without 2 probable starters (Youngblood and Nelson) and with Oats swapping things up and changing things to make it more difficult on the team like fielding groups without a big man and leaving Holloway to run the offense solo we still hung almost 100 on a team that many believe deserves to be in the top 25 and is 3rd behind Duke and UNC for the ACC right now. I like the brief glimpse we got here.

Freshman looked good, not just out there soaking up clock, but good. Actually able to contribute, I think Cunningham might be a bit behind but Sherril, Reid, and Philon look to be part of the rotation going forward.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

I just got home from a concert and didn't get a chance to watch... I saw about 1 minute of action late in the 1st on my phone but that was it. I'll watch it at some point on Sunday or Monday. But the thing that stood out from the team stats... 24 assists. That includes 6 (with 0 turnovers) from Holloway. That dog will hunt.

Also, Dwight Yoakam gave everyone a Roll Tide.