Alabama basketball is gearing up for an exciting offseason, with plenty of moves and decisions on the horizon. The NCAA transfer portal is set to open from April 7 to April 21, a shift from its previous March timeline during the NCAA tournament. This period will be crucial for players with remaining eligibility, as they weigh their options between staying in college or making the leap to the NBA.
Players considering the NBA draft have the opportunity to seek evaluations from the NBA Undergraduate Advisory Committee. They can also enter the 2026 NBA draft pool while hiring an NCAA-certified agent. The deadline for entering the draft typically falls in late April, with a chance to withdraw and return to school by late May.
Let's dive into Alabama's 2025-26 roster and explore the potential changes for the 2026-27 season:
Players with Remaining Eligibility
- Guard Aden Holloway: One year left to make an impact.
- Forward Taylor Bol Bowen: Also with a year remaining.
- Center Aiden Sherrell: Two years to continue his development.
- Guard Labaron Philon: Two years left and already making waves, ranked No. 21 in ESPN's 2026 NBA draft rankings.
- Guard Jalil Bethea: Two more years to shine.
- Forward Keitenn Bristow: Three years remaining, thanks to a medical redshirt.
- Forward Amari Allen: With three years left, he's ranked No. 26 in ESPN's 2026 NBA draft rankings.
- Forward London Jemison: Three years to grow his game.
- Guard Davion Hannah: Four years remaining, benefiting from a medical redshirt.
- Center Collins Onyejiaka: Also has four years left, with a medical redshirt in play.
Incoming Freshmen
- Qayden Samuels: A four-star guard, ranked No. 18 by 247 Sports. Coach Nate Oats praises him as an electric scorer and a top athlete, making him a thrilling addition to the team.
- Jaxon Richardson: A four-star forward, holding the No. 21 spot in 247 Sports rankings.
- Tarris Bouie: Another four-star guard, coming in at No. 40 in the rankings.
Players to Watch in the Transfer Portal
As of March 27, no players have entered the portal, but this could change as the offseason progresses.
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach Nate Oats: Secure through March 2030, with a salary of $6.02 million for the 2026-27 season. His buyout stands at $18 million through March 2026, dropping to $10 million by March 2027.
- Assistant Coach Preston Murphy: Contracted through April 2027, earning $675,000 for 2026-27.
- Assistant Coach Brian Adams: Also under contract through April 2027, with a salary of $400,000 for the upcoming season.
With a roster full of potential and a coaching staff locked in, Alabama is poised for an intriguing offseason. Fans should keep an eye on the transfer portal and NBA draft decisions as the team looks to build a formidable squad for the future.