| 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

 

[bamafan9201]

He just recently started following Nelson, Sears, and others on Instagram

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Would be a huge get for CNO. That would solidify the middle, if sears and Nelson come back we'd be looking at perhaps a top 2 pre-seasons team (depending on if uconn loses most of it's guys).

 

[Justneedme81]

I would keep eye on Arizona and Kentucky players... I don't know Bama are planning to talk tot hem or what.

 

[bamaledge]

Unfortunately we had a medical emergency in the fam and what was set aside for A day went to paying that bill. Won’t be able to make it.

 

[bamafan9201]

Ballo and Avila intrigue me. I think if Nelson leaves Avila would fit his spot perfectly with his set of skills. Not sure if Avila would be interested in coming here. I know Ballo there's some smoke to the rumors I'd keep an eye on that one.



These are the kinda stats CNO loves, catch and shoot is his game and he's very versatile off screens can pop and shoot or pick and roll. His handles are good, passing is great and he's definitely a scorer.

 

[TerryP]

Ballo and Avila intrigue me. I think if Nelson leaves Avila would fit his spot perfectly with his set of skills. Not sure if Avila would be interested in coming here. I know Ballo there's some smoke to the rumors I'd keep an eye on that one.



These are the kinda stats CNO loves, catch and shoot is his game and he's very versatile off screens can pop and shoot or pick and roll. His handles are good, passing is great and he's definitely a scorer.

In case you missed it when he entered his name in the portal he also said he didn't want any contacts with any schools. That tell's me he's following his coach.

 

[bamafan9201]

In case you missed it when he entered his name in the portal he also said he didn't want any contacts with any schools. That tell's me he's following his coach.

Saint Louis though? I think with the exposure he's getting, he could parlay that into a good D1 run for a chance at the NBA.

 

[TerryP]

Saint Louis though? I think with the exposure he's getting, he could parlay that into a good D1 run for a chance at the NBA.

The nickname "Cream Abdul-Jabbar" should be enough for everyone to hope he doesn't play for a good D1 team. Who would wanna hear that every week next season?

IF he doesn't grade out well after next season he'll have another year where he could look for another school. It would make his third transfer: in a world with no limits (sans SEC.)

 

[TerryP]

The nickname "Cream Abdul-Jabbar"

BTW, "Larry Nerd" wasn't any better.

 

[bamafan9201]

BTW, "Larry Nerd" wasn't any better.

The Albino Mamba?

 

[TerryP]

The Albino Mamba?

...tsk.

 

[UAgrad93]

I’m intrigued by Ballo! Give me that dude as a rim protector and maybe another wing, then allow Coach Oats to pair down the roster. I imagine he has been in talks with each current player since they returned Sunday. Hell, he may have had a few discussions on the plane on the way home.

 

[Justneedme81]

Kris parker is entering in the transfer portal.

 

[Bammerboy321]

Kris parker is entering in the transfer portal.

Couldn't play D in practice. Good luck to him. My guess is he's headed to Mizzou.

 

[UAgrad93]

Kris parker is entering in the transfer portal.

Saw an article yesterday in Tuscaloosa News that sort of went about making the roster for next season. With 13 scholarships available a year, we lose Estrada, add our 3 signees, plus the transfer guard, the need for 1, possibly 2 more transfers ( rim protector and wing), we were basically looking at 11 guys vying for 7 spots. Meaning 4 would be headed elsewhere. Hate to see any kid leave, but it is what it is in this day and age.

 

[Bammerboy321]

@Justneedme81 do you have any insight as to why it's a forgone conclusion that Cosby will transfer? He seemed to being playing really well and had a breakout game vs Ole Miss. Why would he transfer?

 

[Justneedme81]

@Justneedme81 do you have any insight as to why it's a forgone conclusion that Cosby will transfer? He seemed to being playing really well and had a breakout game vs Ole Miss. Why would he transfer?

No idea here. I haven't really paid attention to anything. Maybe Brandon or Terry can chime in.

 

[UAgrad93]

Alabama basketball roster 2024-25: Will Mark Sears return, and who will Tide add?

Here's what the Alabama basketball roster 2024-25 has coming back and what it needs. Plus, will Mark Sears stay for another season?

www.tuscaloosanews.com

Article I referenced earlier!

 

[Justneedme81]

My guess: Wague, Dioubate and Cosby, and Parker Gone.

 

[Bammerboy321]

My guess: Wague, Dioubate and Cosby, and Parker Gone.

We could live with these results, but I'd really like to see Dioubate and Cosby stay.

That said, even if they leave, Alabama's going to be aggressive in the portal. One of the reasons Oats turned down UK was because our NIL doubled.

 

[TerryP]

Couldn't play D in practice.

How much practice this past season could he see? Literally, see.

We, you and I, talked about this on the 19th of last month when I mentioned he's be one of the first, if not the first.