| 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

 

[UAgrad93]

@Brandon Van de Graaff or this gem!!!

 

[mando]

What? Not contacting a big man in the middle? That is what we need.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

What? Not contacting a big man in the middle? That is what we need.

FWIW, These are just a list of players that have been openly reported to have been contacted. Things will pick up for Bama when their season is done and Oats has a clear(er) picture of what he's going to need for next season. Also, keep in mind there will be other players that hop into the portal... there's a balance (for pretty much all the bigger teams) to try and land guys but also not fill up on a spot when there's the strong possibility of a better player becoming available. In some ways though it can be a bird in the hand type thing...

 

[Bama Guy]

This made me laugh when I saw it yesterday, but he nailed it…

Georgia, then Awbern, now?? Grass is greenest over my septic.

 

[bamafan9201]

Things will pick up for Bama when their season is done and Oats has a clear(er) picture of what he's going to need for next season.

Exactly

 

[TerryP]

A part of me wants to see Katie with Muss.
And then, yesterday, I'm still seeing Muss connected to other job openings? (Doesn't look like that'll end up happening.)

Literally, in a span of two days, entertaining the idea of the SEC in '25 with no Muss (hmm, pun there) or Katie?

 

[Bammerboy321]

Looks like we have contacted our first big man.

 

[TerryP]

FWIW, These are just a list of players that have been openly reported to have been contacted.

Which could be a phone call, a letter of introduction, an invitation to camp, an invitation for a visit, an uncommittable offer, a ...

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A note in general that apples to all sports, across the board:

If you guys have missed this ... these kids taking "official visits" has lost a lot of its meaning this cycle. When they were limited to five it was easier to get a picture of what they were thinking. There is no limit on official visits for players any longer.

 

[TerryP]

US Betting Report has an article covering how books are starting to lay ODDS and percentages on the destination of some of these guys.

If 'books are starting to publish odds on destinations they may end up being a better barometer than official visits. It wouldn't be too hard to have better coverage on where recruits land than some of the recruiting guys/sites.

 

[bamafan9201]

 

[Bammerboy321]

We made Jordan Sears' final six

Jordan Sears - LSU Tigers Guard - ESPN

View the profile of LSU Tigers Guard Jordan Sears on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.

www.espn.com

 

[Justneedme81]

We made Jordan Sears' final six

Jordan Sears - LSU Tigers Guard - ESPN

View the profile of LSU Tigers Guard Jordan Sears on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.

www.espn.com

Gotta think this game last night helped us with lot of players looking at Bama.

 

[Bammerboy321]

Gotta think this game last night helped us with lot of players looking at Bama.

Oh yeah. I think we're already a top destination due to Oats' system and the freedom he gives. But making a run does some incredible wonders for a program.

What's wild is I think we're just scratching the surface of what Oats can accomplish here.

 

[TerryP]

Here's a link to an SEC Roster Tracker that I've added at the bottom of the original post. It's from this tweet: better than last year, no doubt.

 

[BamaFan334]

Gotta think this game last night helped us with lot of players looking at Bama.

Yep, that was prime time all around the country with folks just laying back watching and see our fight definitely had to catch some eyes and change some minds about Alabama basketball. I'm still smitten right now with what I saw. Been feeling pretty good all day just thinking about that gutsy performance by everyone on the team.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Here's a link to an SEC Roster Tracker that I've added at the bottom of the original post. It's from this tweet: better than last year, no doubt.

I would say that guy was stealing my thunder, but a quick glance at his work I wasn't in the same universe. He's Roster Thor.

 

[TerryP]

I would say that guy was stealing my thunder, but a quick glance at his work I wasn't in the same universe. He's Roster Thor.

Look at Arkansas's situation. It's not near the level of "exodus" as we saw last season with Bama: one more and it is.

 

[bamafan9201]

 

[Bammerboy321]

 

[Bammerboy321]

I'd imagine he would follow his coach to Michigan.