As of April 2025, the Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball team is undergoing significant roster changes following their historic Final Four appearance in the 2023–24 season

These adjustments are influenced by NBA draft declarations, transfers, and incoming recruits, all shaping the team’s composition for the upcoming 2025–26 season.

Departures and NBA Draft Declarations

Several key players have declared for the NBA Draft or exhausted their eligibility:

• Brandon Miller: Declared for the NBA Draft after a standout freshman season.
• Noah Clowney: Declared for the NBA Draft following his freshman year.
• Charles Bediako: Declared for the NBA Draft after his sophomore season.
• Jaden Bradley: Transferred to Arizona.
• Dom Welch: Exhausted eligibility.
• Noah Gurley: Exhausted eligibility.
• Nimari Burnett: Transferred to Michigan.
• Jahvon Quinerly: Transferred to South Carolina.

Returning Players

Notable returnees include:

• Mark Sears: Averaged 12.8 points per game; declared for the NBA Draft but maintained eligibility.
• Rylan Griffen: Averaged 8.3 points per game; transferred to Kansas.
• Nick Pringle: Averaged 6.9 points and 5.3 rebounds per game; transferred to South Carolina.

Incoming Transfers

The team has bolstered its roster with several transfers:

• Houston Mallette: Transferred from Pepperdine; averaged 14.5 points per game.
• Chris Youngblood: Transferred from South Florida; averaged 15 points per game.
• Aden Holloway: Transferred from Auburn; averaged 7 points per game.
• Clifford Omoruyi: Transferred from Rutgers; averaged 11.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.

Incoming Freshmen

The 2025 recruiting class includes:

• Derrion Reid: Forward from Prolific Prep.
• Aiden Sherrell: Forward from Prolific Prep.
• Naas Cunningham: Guard from Southern California Academy.
• Labaron Philon: Guard from Link Academy.

Roster Outlook

The current roster comprises:

1. Mark Sears (Gr.)
2. Grant Nelson (Gr.)
3. Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (Gr.)
4. Chris Youngblood (Gr.)
5. Clifford Omoruyi (Gr.)
6. Houston Mallette (Sr.)
7. Jarin Stevenson (So.)
8. Mo Dioubate (So.)
9. Aden Holloway (So.)
10. Derrion Reid (Fr.)
11. Aiden Sherrell (Fr.)
12. Naas Cunningham (Fr.)
13. Labaron Philon (Fr.)

This roster reflects a blend of experienced players and promising newcomers, positioning Alabama for a competitive 2025–26 season.