| 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

 

[rick4bama]

Basketball thread. when was the last time we had 31 pages on basketball rosters? New players, new coaches?

 

[TerryP]

Basketball thread. when was the last time we had 31 pages on basketball rosters? New players, new coaches?

It's never happened. On any Bama forum.

I've been in this "Internet business" since the mid '90's and have never seen the amount of attention paid to Bama basketball as we're seeing now.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

 

[PurlJam]

Nah we where doing that in the 80’s and 90’s
You can make almost any body do that. My son’s bass boat can do that as well. Now he probably is using a nautique/wakesetter or something along those lines, because of the $$$$ he’s worth…..

We called a "Wake" boat on the Black Warrior a Barge back in the day.

 

[PurlJam]

NO. I'm left with a major decision.

I bought a six pack of beer this morning. I just went to the fridge, I have none. I haven't had a beer today. Now...have had several friends over today that I said, "there's beer in the fridge." So. I dug this grave.

Now.

Do I drive? Do I bike? It's 94 outside...do you realize how hot the car will be when I get inside? Or, consider...a 5 minute ride in the shade.

I just wanted a beer.

I'm going with the riding lawnmower.

 

[TerryP]

Right at three weeks of road games...

 

[mando]

Right at three weeks of road games...

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Pretty brutal... If you have your eyes on the big prize you better embrace it.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

If you want to see the entire interview with Seth Davis and Oats from this week, hit this link and keep scrolling until you get to the video that is about 38 minutes long... I can't find a way to embed or even link it... maybe someone else can. Not sure why Bleacher Report wants to get as few views as possible out of their stuff, but that's their call... Anyway, it's a good interview with informative answers from Oats. The same thing that tends to put him in the danger zone at times in front a mic, his no filter, what you see is what you get approach, also makes for some really good interviews... he gives zero canned or cliché responses like many many in his position would.

https://bleacherreport.com/college-basketball?utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=Seth+Davis+Nate+Oats&utm_medium=TAL

 

[TerryP]

Seth Davis W/ Nate Oats VOD | Highlights and Live Video from Bleacher Report

Fan easier, fan faster and fan better with Bleacher Report. Keep up with the latest storylines, expert analysis, highlights and scores for all your favorite sports.

bleacherreport.com

 

[TerryP]

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

 

[Bammerboy321]

Aiden Sherrell breakdown

Very excited about Sherrell. I think he's pretty raw, but got serious potential and good footwork for a big man. Wish there was more tape on him.

The exciting thing about him is his capability to knock down 3s. Outside of Reese, I don't think we've had a 5 that can hit outside the arc.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

PROFESSIONAL COACHING EXPERIENCE​

2024 – Detroit Pistons (Assistant Coach – Monty Williams)

2023 – Taipei Taishin Mars (Head Coach)

2020-2023 – Philadelphia 76ers (Assistant Coach – Doc Rivers)

2018-2020 – Agua Caliente Clippers (Head Coach)

2014-2018 – Los Angeles Clippers (Assistant Coach – Doc Rivers)

2005-2011 – Boston Celtics (Video Coordinator – Doc Rivers)

 

[BAMAneck]

Isnt this guy a defensive specialist?

Seems like i seen a video on here of an assistant coach being interviewed and was asked about him being hired and he said as much. If im not mistaken.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Isnt this guy a defensive specialist?

Yes.

 

[Bammerboy321]

Preston Murphy Details Recruiting Approach for Alabama Basketball

“For me, it’s all based on basketball. I was fortunate enough to play some high level basketball, and fortunate enough to have some really good coaches in my life that I played for and worked for," Murphy said. "I worked for [Dan] Hurley, [Greg] McDermott, Al Skinner, I played for Jim Harrick. I think that it’s a basketball-first approach. I think I’m able to recruit guys because of the basketball I’ve learned that I want to give back to those guys. Player development is huge part of it, helping these guys grow along their path so they can become the best player they can be. I look at it as less of recruiting, and more being a basketball mind that can help those guys reach their full potential."

 

[Bammerboy321]

Jarin Stevenson highlights. Had his best game against Clemson when we needed him. Really hope he becomes more consistent and can be more of player on D. I think we were all hoping he would be a Clowney clone, but he wasn't. That said, I have really high expectations in his second year.

 

[Bammerboy321]

Jarin Stevenson highlights. Had his best game against Clemson when we needed him. Really hope he becomes more consistent and can be more of player on D. I think we were all hoping he would be a Clowney clone, but he wasn't. That said, I have really high expectations in his second year.

Every time I see clips from the Clemson, you'll see the slight adjustment Oats made that tore their defense up. They were over committing on the ball handler to disrupt and immediately tried to swallow the outlier pass. What they didn't account for was the extra pass in either the corner or the slip screen.

 

[Bammerboy321]

New Preston Murphy tweet. Could be in relation to Jasper Johnson.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

New Preston Murphy tweet. Could be in relation to Jasper Johnson.

Agree, that's it. Was hoping Bama would get him, so this is pleasing.