| MBB/WBB 🏀 2024-25 Pre-season - Tide opens the season Monday night

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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SEC Basketball Roster Tracker

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

That 3 point %…

 

[TerryP]

If I had placed at bet the day after Bama's loss to UConn, my money would have easily been on him coming back too. But there's a lot going on in terms of reshaping the roster for next season... I'd caution some to be patient and see how it plays out without rushing to too much judgement on some that may be leave (not that you did, that's just a general statement).

Take another look and tell me how well he fits with the system Oats pushes.

With Walters I look over to RG leaving and see Sam didn't play defense at that level. Athleticism? He's not snatching half-dollars off backboards, ya know? When they are running what's his role? Sort of "lagging" behind for the late kick-out for 3?

I've developed an attitude that's "just go do your thing." His thing? I don't see it as being a player in a P6 world. I can see him getting significant playing time at mid-major.

 

[Justneedme81]

I don't understand why Bama fans are nervous about Sears leaving to enter portal?

 

[Bammerboy321]

I don't understand why Bama fans are nervous about Sears leaving to enter portal?

Stupid barner rumor. He's going pro.

 

[Bammerboy321]

Supposedly Aden Holloway is visiting this week.

 

[Bammerboy321]

That 3 point %…

We have not contacted.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Take another look and tell me how well he fits with the system Oats pushes.

With Walters I look over to RG leaving and see Sam didn't play defense at that level. Athleticism? He's not snatching half-dollars off backboards, ya know? When they are running what's his role? Sort of "lagging" behind for the late kick-out for 3?

I've developed an attitude that's "just go do your thing." His thing? I don't see it as being a player in a P6 world. I can see him getting significant playing time at mid-major.

I just based it on how much he played as a FR... and his defense was very raw, but was improving, or appeared to be. A lot of the decisions being made right now are being made by the analytic #'s and future projections. They'd certainly have plenty of data on him to give them the info they want... and while even Oats said publicly that he was the best spot up shooter on the roster this year, I'd imagine those numbers had a low ceiling on projections coupled with not great numbers in other areas. He was also a kid that was going to give the staff zero issues... so replacing him can be a risk there too, but I'm not sure that's taken into much account honestly.

 

[TerryP]

I just based it on how much he played as a FR...

When the BS of "four year scholarships" hit the news cycle we talked time and again about how every scholarship is year to year. It's SO true today. Every season is a rough draft for the next with a lot of editing.

 

[alabama mike]

Walters has to add weight and muscle to his very thin frame. I'd bet the house he does not weigh 200 pounds. He also was a liability on defense. I wish him well.

 

[BamaFan334]

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

 

[Bammerboy321]

 

[Justneedme81]

Pringle in portal.

 

[Bammerboy321]

Pringle in portal.

Might be a sign with Cliff visiting.

 

[TerryP]

If they can land McNeely it'll make for some interesting stories from SoHo row. Good ball player as well.

 

[Bammerboy321]

If they can land McNeely it'll make for some interesting stories from SoHo row. Good ball player as well.

 

[TerryP]

 

[bamafan9201]

I guess Wague and Dioubate are giving Oats something he wants, that's not the two I'd have picked to keep a spot continuing to next year. I felt like Walters had done enough considering his youth, to find a spot in the lineup as well. Maybe that will still change, but figured we might bring in 2 big men and drop Wague/Pringle

 

[bamafan9201]

I think there's a reason we have 2 spots open, 1 for a Big Rim defender and likely 1 for Mcneely or another transfer if he doesn't come.

 

[TerryP]

I guess Wague and Dioubate are giving Oats something he wants, that's not the two I'd have picked to keep a spot continuing to next year. I

Defensive efficiency numbers.