Tag: Alabama basketball recruiting

Alabama Basketball reaches out to 2024 5-star guard Boogie Fland

After reopening his recruitment, 2024 five-star guard Boogie Fland has heard from a number of programs including the Alabama Crimson Tide. Fland was originally committed to Kentucky.

One prospect that the Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball coaching staff has shown interest in multiple times is 2024 five-star guard Boogie Fland. The New York native was recruited by the Crimson Tide prior to his committing and signing with the Kentucky Wildcats. Since then, Fland has reopened his recruitment and heard from Alabama yet again.

Fland took an official visit to Tuscaloosa back in September. He had Alabama as a finalist in his recruitment.

Fland hails from Harlem, New York. He spent his high school career at Archbishop Stepinac High School. As a senior, Fland averaged 19.3 points per game, 6.6 rebounds per game, and 3.6 assists per game. In addition, Fland shot 45.3% from the floor.

He is one of the most coveted prospects still available in the 2024 recruiting class. Alabama is one of multiple programs that have shown interest in the McDonald’s All-American. Nate Oats and the rest of the Alabama coaching staff would certainly love to add Fland to the ’24 recruiting class. It will be interesting to see if Fland schedules an official visit to Alabama in the near future. There is clear interest between Fland and the Crimson Tide.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest regarding the Alabama men’s basketball program and its involvement in the transfer portal.

Alabama MBB a finalist to land 2025 SG Dorian Jones

Alabama men’s basketball was listed as one of 10 finalists to land 2025 shooting guard Dorian Jones.

Recently, 2025 shooting guard Dorian Jones narrowed his list of finalists down to 10 schools. Alabama was one of the schools that made the cut.

Jones, an Ohio native, has not taken a visit to Alabama at this time. The only schools that he has visited up to this point are in-state programs Cincinnati and Ohio State. The expectation is that Jones will begin taking visits toward the end of spring and into the summer.

Jones plays for Richmond Heights High School in Cleveland, Ohio. He is listed at 6-foot-4 and 160 pounds. As it stands, Jones would likely play the shooting guard position at the college level. He will need to add some weight to play the small forward position.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Dorian Jones’ recruiting profile.

2025 CG Jeremiah Fears lists Alabama in top 10

2025 combo guard Jeremiah Fears recently narrowed his list of finalists down to 10 schools. One of the schools that made the cut was Alabama.

The Alabama men’s basketball program continues to receive good news on and off the court. Recently, 2025 combo guard Jeremiah Fears narrowed his list of finalists down to 10 schools. One of the programs that made the cut was Alabama.

Fears hails from Joliet, Illinois but currently plays high school ball at Compass Prep in Chandler, Arizona.

Jeremiah is the younger brother of Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears. However, the two have different styles of play according to 247Sports recruiting analyst Brandon Jenkins.

Jenkins had the following to say about Jeremiah Fears as a prospect:

“Fears is the younger brother of Michigan State point guard Jeremy Fears but plays an entirely different brand of basketball. He is a smooth and confident scorer who has no problem finding his own offense within the flow of a game. A combination guard with a score-first mindset, Fears is at his best in a secondary ball-handling role where he can primarily focus on making shots and creating for himself off the bounce. He is talented with the ball in his hands and has a creative enough handle to break defenders down to get to his pull-up game.”

Alabama offered Fears less than a month ago. It will be interesting to see if Fears gets on campus for either an unofficial or official visit.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Jeremiah Fears’ recruiting profile.

Alabama MBB extends offer to 2025 PF Nigel Walls

The Alabama men’s basketball coaching staff extended an offer to 2025 four-star power forward Nigel Walls.

The Alabama men’s basketball coaching staff extended its most recent offer to 2025 power forward Nigel Walls.

Walls plays for St. Francis Episcopal School in Houston, Texas. He is listed at 6-foot-10 and 195 pounds. That is an eerily similar frame to that of Alabama freshman forward Jarin Stevenson. Stevenson is listed at 6-foot-11 and 210 pounds.

It is no coincidence that the Crimson Tide are pursuing a player similar to Stevenson. Walls has a similar skillset and is as dynamic of a big man as you will find in the ’25 recruiting class.

His production showed during his sophomore season. In 23 games, he averaged 14.2 points per game, 8.7 rebounds per game, and 2.6 assists per game.

The Crimson Tide would love to get Walls on campus for a visit and see where things go from there.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Nigel Walls’ recruiting profile.

Alabama lands in top 5 for 2024 PG Travis Perry

Alabama is one of five finalists to land 2024 point guard Travis Perry. The Kentucky native took an official visit to Alabama over the weekend.

Following his official visit to Alabama this past weekend, 2024 point guard Travis Perry has announced his top five schools as well as a decision date. Alabama was named as a finalist and Perry will announce his commitment on Sunday, Nov. 12th.

Perry plays for Lyon County High School in Eddyville, Kentucky. As a junior, Perry reportedly became the 37th player in Kentucky high school basketball history to surpass 4,000 career points. He also set a record for most three-pointers with 464 made shots from beyond the arc.

While Alabama just entered the mix to land the sharpshooter, there is still some optimism on Alabama’s side. Perry released his top schools and a commitment date soon after a trip to Tuscaloosa has to be a good sign. Regardless if he chooses to commit elsewhere, Alabama will likely continue to push for the Kentucky native.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Travis Perry’s recruiting profile.

Alabama MBB lands commitment from 2024 4-star SF Naas Cunningham

On Tuesday, the Alabama men’s basketball program landed a commitment from 2024 four-star small forward Naas Cunningham.

Alabama landed a commitment from 2024 small forward Naas Cunningham on Tuesday afternoon. Cunningham chose the Crimson Tide over other programs like Duke, Kansas, Memphis, Rutgers, and UCLA.

The New Jersey native currently plays for SoCal Academy in Castaic, California. Previously, he played for Gill St. Bernard’s High School and Overtime Elite.

Cunningham took an official visit to Tuscaloosa over the weekend. It was Cunningham’s first trip to Tuscaloosa. The only other school that Cunningham took an official visit to was West Virginia.

At 6-foot-7, 180 pounds, Cunningham will likely play multiple positions in Alabama’s system. Alabama head coach Nate Oats and the rest of the coaching staff strive to recruit “positionless” basketball players. That certainly fits the profile for Cunningham.

Cunningham is the second ’24 prospect to commit to the Crimson Tide. The other is five-star big man Aiden Sherrell.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Naas Cunningham’s recruiting profile.

Alabama MBB offers 2025 SG Dorian Jones from Ohio

Recently, the Alabama men’s basketball coaching staff extended an offer to 2025 four-star shooting guard Dorian Jones.

The Alabama coaching staff recently extended an offer to 2025 shooting guard Dorian Jones.

Jones plays for Richmond Heights High School in Cleveland, Ohio. During his sophomore season, Jones helped lead the Spartans to a 29-0 record and a state championship victory as a part of the OHSA’s Chagrin Conference.

The talented guard stands at 6-foot-3 and 160 pounds, according to 247Sports. At the college level, Jones would likely begin his career as a shooting guard with that size and stature. Needless to say, it will be interesting to see his growth and development over the next two years.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Dorian Jones’ recruiting profile.

Alabama MBB lands in top 9 for elite, 2025 SG Isiah Harwell from Idaho

2025 shooting guard Isiah Harwell released his top schools list. Among the programs listed was the Alabama Crimson Tide.

In the past, Alabama struggled to recruit and land commitments from top prospects across the country. Things have changed since Nate Oats assumed the role as Alabama’s head coach. For one, the Crimson Tide has become a national attraction for some top prospects.

One of those prospects is 2025 shooting guard Isiah Harwell. On Monday, Harwell narrowed his list of finalists to nine schools. Among the programs listed was the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Harwell has not taken a trip to Tuscaloosa at this point. However, that is subject to change over time. The Alabama coaching staff seems to high on Harwell and rightfully so. He is regarded as a five-star by every recruiting service. That is pretty remarkable in itself.

The Idaho native is currently a junior at Wasatch Academy in Wasatch, Utah. The Tigers play at a national level. Meaning they compete against the likes of national, powerhouse programs like La Lumiere High School, Montverde Academy, and IMG Academy.

Harwell has faired well against his opponents. Alabama offered him back in May and will continue pursuing Harwell.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Isiah Harwell’s recruiting profile.

Alabama MBB to host 2024 SF Naas Cunningham for official visit this weekend

According to 247Sports’ Travis Branham, 2024 small forward Naas Cunningham will be on an official visit to Alabama this weekend. Cunningham is regarded as a four-star by every recruiting service.

Alabama will be hosting one of the more promising small forwards in the 2024 recruiting class for an official visit this weekend. SoCal Academy standout Naas Cunningham will be making the trek from Castaic to Tuscaloosa for an official visit.

Cunningham has not received an offer from the Crimson Tide to this point. This weekend will mark the first time that Cunningham has been on Alabama’s campus.

The New Jersey native was formerly a member of the Overtime Elite, a professional basketball league based in Atlanta, Georgia. He transferred there from Gill St. Bernard’s High School. Now, he will spend his senior season at SoCal Academy.

At 6-foot-7 and 180 pounds, he will have the opportunity to play multiple positions at the college level. Alabama is known to play people with similar size and stature at multiple different positions. It will be interesting to see if the coaching staff extends an offer to Cunningham.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Naas Cunningham’s recruiting profile.

Alabama MBB extends offer to elite, 2026 combo guard Nasir Price

The Alabama men’s basketball coaching staff extended an offer to 2026 combo guard Nasir Price on Saturday.

The Alabama men’s basketball coaching staff extended its most recent offer to 2026 combo guard Nasir Price. He is the first combo guard that the Crimson Tide offered as a part of the ’26 recruiting cycle.

Price plays for Seven Lakes High School in Katy, Texas. He is listed at 6-foot-3 and 155 pounds, according to 247Sports.

Price has the prototypical size and skillset to be a combo guard at the next level. Alabama has recruited similar players in the past like Rylan Griffen and Joshua Primo.

It will be interesting to see how the coaching staff decides to pursue the Texas native moving forward.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Nasir Price’s recruiting profile.