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Alabama officially announces 2025 basketball signing class

Meet the members of Alabama basketball’s 2025 signing class.

The Alabama Crimson Tide’s 2025 basketball signing class is now official, as the program officially announced the signings of three high school prospects Monday afternoon.

In all, Alabama’s 2025 class currently ranks at No. 10 in the 247Sports Team Rankings, and even despite the team having already announced these three, it does not mean that the Crimson Tide are done however. Yes, Alabama is still in the mix for multiple prospects across the country, which includes the No. 1 overall player nationally, AJ Dybantsa.

When it comes to Alabama’s current class however, it’s clear as to why the Crimson Tide have one of the nation’s top groups this cycle. However, just who is in that group?

Let’s take a look at the three members of Alabama basketball’s 2025 signing class:

Davion Hannah, Shooting Guard

The highest-ranked member of Alabama’s 2025 class is a recent commitment in Hannah, who is a highly-rated four-star prospect that ranks as the nation’s No. 33 overall player according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. One who would potentially be a five-star by the time he steps foot on campus, the four-star is also considered the nation’s No. 7 shooting guard, as well as the No. 2 player in the state of Missouri where he attends national power Link Academy.

London Jemison, Power Forward

Jemison is also a highly-rated four-star prospect that could potentially end up flirting with five-star status when all is said and done, currently ranking No. 38 nationally. The four-star, who had been committed to Alabama since September of 2024, also ranks as the nation’s No. 9 power forward, as well as the top player in the state of Connecticut where he attends St. Thomas More High School.

Amari Allen, Small Forward

The final signing in the Crimson Tide’s 2025 class is Allen, who is an also a four-star prospect, ranking No. 96 nationally. Committed to Alabama since September of 2024, Allen is also considered the No. 21 small forward in the class, as well as the No. 4 player in the state of Wisconsin where he attends Ashwaubenon High School.

Alabama basketball lands Top-100 recruit in the 2025 class

Four-star SF Amari Allen becomes first commit in Alabama basketball’s 2025 recruiting class.

Nate Oats and the Alabama Crimson Tide have picked up the first piece to their puzzle on the recruiting trail for the 2025 class as they landed a commitment from four-star SF Amari Allen, a top 100 player in the cycle.

Allen is a Green Bay, Wisconsin native and chose the Tide over the likes of Minnesota, Mississippi State, Nevada, UCF and the Wisconsin Badgers. On3 ranks Allen as the No. 78 player overall in the class and the No. 17 ranked SF.

At 6-foot-7, Allen is very versatile on offense and can play anywhere from the 3 to the 5, but will be an even bigger asset on the defensive end. Allen has only had one official visit with the University of Alabama, but it appears as if his time on campus made a lasting impact saying,

“I chose Alabama because of the strong basketball culture and the opportunity to grow under Coach Oats. I’m excited to be a part of a program that is on the rise and to contribute to its future success.”

For the Crimson Tide, they finished No. 3 in the 2024 recruiting class led by Aiden Sherrell and Derrion Reid. Landing Allen so early in the cycle has to feel like a huge get for Oats staff and will is hopefully the first of many dominos to fall.

The start of Alabama’s 2024-25 campaign is just over a month away as they open the season with UNC Asheville on November 4.

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BREAKING: Wisconsin basketball top-ranked 2025 SG target commits to Alabama

BREAKING: Wisconsin basketball top-ranked 2025 SG target commits to Alabama

Wisconsin basketball target Amari Allen announced his commitment to Alabama on Tuesday via social media.

The top-ranked class of 2025 shooting guard was slated to visit UW this weekend when the Badgers squared off against No. 4 Alabama on the gridiron. Instead, he opted to join college basketball’s third-ranked team from a season ago.

In July, the highly coveted 6-foot-7, 180-pound wing listed Wisconsin as one of his six finalist. The others were Alabama, Minnesota, UCF, Mississippi and Nevada. He was also scheduled to visit UCF the weekend of Sept. 28.

To make matters even more heartbreaking for Badgers fans, Allen announced his decision to transfer to in-state Ashwaubenon High School from Florida’s IMG Academy for his senior hoops campaign on Aug. 18. He played his first few years of high school ball at Kaukauna High School in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, before venturing to Florida.

The rising senior ranks as 247Sports’ No. 98 player in the class of 2025, No. 18 small forward and No. 4 recruit from the state of Wisconsin. On3, Rivals, ESPN and 247Sports all consider the prospect a four-star recruit.

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While certainly disappointing, Wisconsin can shift all of its resources to landing a commitment from ESPN’s No. 22 player of the class of 2025 Davion Hannah. Hannah is still scheduled to visit during Saturday’s football game against the Crimson Tide.

Wisconsin’s class of 2025 ranks within the top 10 nationally with commitments from two in-state prospects: four-star shooting guard Zach Kinziger and three-star center Will Garlock.

Wisconsin basketball top 100 class of 2025 SG target transfers to in-state high school

Big news for the Badgers in the class of 2025:

Wisconsin basketball’s top-ranked class of 2025 target, Amari Allen, announced his decision to transfer to Ashwaubenon High School on Sunday.

The shooting guard attended IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, before making the transition back to his home state. The 6-foot-7, 180-pound guard played high school hoops at Kaukauna High School in Kaukauna, Wisconsin before his stint in Florida.

The move is certainly significant in the recruiting realm. Allen grew up in Kaukauna and scheduled an official visit with the Badgers the weekend of Sept. 14. His proximity to the college program will help the Badgers’ recruiting efforts.

Allen plans to take trips to Minnesota, Alabama, Nevada, Mississippi State and UCF — his finalists — this fall.

Given Allen’s status as one of Wisconsin’s most important prospects for the class of 2025, Greg Gard’s staff will surely position his in-state ties near the top of his recruiting pitch. The rising senior ranks as 247Sports’ No. 98 player in the class of 2025, No. 18 small forward and No. 14 recruit from the state of Florida. Those will shift given the move to Wisconsin this fall.

While Wisconsin may not offer what a program like Duke, North Carolina or Kentucky can on the hardwood, it can compete with every other suitor in this recruiting battle. Alabama, which finished No. 3 in the final AP poll of 2024, and UCF, which holds a connection to Allen’s time in Florida, present the most obstacles for UW.

Wisconsin’s class of 2025 currently ranks within the top 10 in the nation with commitments from two in-state prospects: four-star shooting guard Zach Kinziger and three-star center Will Garlock.

Wisconsin basketball top 2025 target Amari Allen sets full official visit schedule

Wisconsin basketball top 2025 target Amari Allen sets full official visit schedule

Wisconsin basketball made the final six schools for top 2025 small forward Amari Allen on Monday.

The Badgers were listed along with Minnesota, Alabama, Nevada, Mississippi State and UCF.

Related: Big Ten basketball teams ranked by returning production entering 2024-25 season

Allen is one of the program’s highest-rated targets in the class and will represent one of its most important recruiting battles of the fall. He is currently ranked as 247Sports’ No. 98 player in the class of 2025, No. 18 small forward and No. 14 recruit from the state of Florida.

The Badgers should hold a strong position in Allen’s recruitment given his roots in the state of Wisconsin. He grew up in Kaukauna, Wisconsin and began his high school basketball career at Kaukauna High School. His transfer to IMG Academy in Florida certainly lessens Wisconsin’s pull as an in-state power, but those ties should still give the Badgers a real chance at landing a commitment.

Allen will be on campus in Madison, Wisconsin during Greg Gard’s most important visit weekend of the fall — Sept. 14 when the Wisconsin football team faces top-ranked Alabama. He, four-star guard Davion Hannah and four-star center Tommy Ahneman will all be on campus to visit that weekend.

The four-star small forward will take visits to each of his six finalists this fall. He listed those official visit dates in a post on X after announcing his final schools:

Wisconsin’s class of 2025 currently ranks No. 6 in the nation with commitments from two in-state standouts: four-star SG Zach Kinziger and three-star C Will Garlock. A potential addition of Allen would make the recruiting class one of the best of the Gard era at Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin basketball makes the top six for top-100 class of 2025 SF Amari Allen

Wisconsin makes the top six schools for top-100 class of 2025 SF

Wisconsin basketball was listed among the final six schools for top-100 class of 2025 small forward Amari Allen on Monday.

Minnesota, UCF, Mississippi, Nevada and Alabama joined Wisconsin on Allen’s final list of schools.

Shortly after Greg Gard and his staff extended an offer to Allen earlier this month, the top small forward scheduled an official visit to Madison, Wisconsin for the weekend of Sept. 14 — the same weekend the Badgers play against Alabama football. Allen’s other scheduled visits for this fall are Aug. 28-30 at Minnesota, Aug. 30 – Sept. 1 at Alabama, Sept. 1-3 at Nevada, Sept. 6-8 at Mississippi State and Sept. 27-29 at UCF.

247Sports, On3, ESPN and Rivals still consider Allen a four-star recruit. Over the past two weeks, Allen has moved up to 247Sports’ No. 98 player in the class of 2025. He remains the No. 18 small forward and slid down slightly to the No. 14 recruit from the state of Florida.

Given his offers, which also include Creighton, Auburn, Indiana, Iowa, Marquette, Tennessee, Villanova, Georgetown and Virginia Tech, Wisconsin’s emergence as one of his final suitors is notable.

The 6-foot-7, 180-pounder played high school hoops at Kaukauna High School in Kaukauna, Wisconsin before venturing to Florida’s IMG Academy. The in-state ties appear to have an impact on his final decision.

UW’s current class of 2025 ranks No. 6 in the nation two players committed thus far: four-star shooting guard Zach Kinziger and three-star center Will Garlock.

Wisconsin basketball extends offer to top-100 class of 2025 small forward

Wisconsin basketball extends offer to top-100 class of 2025 small forward

Wisconsin men’s basketball program extended an offer to class of 2025 small forward Amari Allen on Friday, per his recent post on X.

The news arrives four days after the Badgers locked in an official visit with top-ranked in-state SF on Monday. He is slated to visit Madison the weekend of Sept. 13, the same weekend UW will play Alabama at Camp Randall.

Allen will also take official visits to Minnesota and the University of Central Florida.

247sports, On3, ESPN and Rivals all consider Allen a four-star recruit. He’s ranked as 247Sports’ No. 100 player in the class of 2025, No. 18 small forward and No. 11 recruit from the state of Florida.

Of his 25 offers, the most notable include Creighton, Auburn, Indiana, Iowa, Marquette, Tennessee, Villanova, Georgetown and Virginia Tech.

Despite being considered a Florida prospect, the 6-foot-7, 180-pounder played basketball at Kaukauna High School in Kaukauna, Wisconsin before joining Bradenton, Florida’s IMG Academy.

Greg Gard’s current class of 2025 ranks within the nation’s top 10 with two athletes committed: four-star shooting guard Zach Kinziger and three-star center Will Garlock.

Given Allen’s prestige in national rankings and in-state ties, the Badgers appear to be preparing an impressive official visit with the Crimson Tide football team in town. His commitment would be nothing short of monumental for a team looking to reclaim postseason success in a loaded 18-team Big Ten.

Wisconsin lands official visit with top-ranked 2025 SF Amari Allen

Wisconsin lands official visit with top-ranked 2025 SF Amari Allen

Wisconsin locked in an official visit with top-ranked in-state class of 2025 small forward Amari Allen on Monday. He will visit the program the weekend of Sept. 13 — the weekend that the Badgers play host to the Alabama Crimson Tide on the gridiron.

The Badgers are one of three programs with an official visit scheduled with the top recruit, along with Minnesota and UCF.

Related: Big Ten basketball teams ranked by returning production entering 2024-25 season

Allen is currently a four-star recruit according to 247Sports. He’s ranked as the service’s No. 100 player in the class of 2025, No. 18 small forward and No. 11 recruit from the state of Florida. He currently holds offers from top programs including Creighton, Auburn, Indiana, Iowa, Marquette, Tennessee and Villanova. Wisconsin is not listed on his offer sheet to this date, though that is sure to change in the coming months.

The 6’7″ wing was a standout at Kaukauna High School in Kaukauna, Wisconsin before transferring to high school athletics powerhouse IMG Academy. So while his recruiting profile lists Florida, he is technically an in-state prospect for the Badgers.

Wisconsin bringing him in on an official visit during the weekend of arguably the biggest home football game in a decade indicates that he is a top priority.

Head coach Greg Gard will look to add Allen to the Badgers’ class of 2025 that currently ranks within the nation’s top 10 with two players committed: four-star shooting guard Zach Kinziger and three-star center Will Garlock.

Allen would be a marquee addition to the program and continue its recent strong performance on the high school recruiting trail.

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Iowa men’s basketball offers rising 4-star 2025 SF Amari Allen

The Iowa Hawkeyes extended an offer to four-star, IMG Academy small forward Amari Allen.

The Iowa Hawkeyes extended an offer to class of 2025 small forward Amari Allen.

The elite prospect attends IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. Originally from Kaukauna, Wis., Allen transferred to IMG Academy last summer. The 6-foot-7, 180 pound wing also plays for the Wisconsin Playground Under Armour program.

During the Wisconsin Playground’s recent appearance at the Run N Slam, Allen continued his recent stellar play. The small forward averaged 19.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. He had identical 21-point scoring efforts versus the Indiana Elite 3SSB 16U and the All Ohio Red EYBL 16U.

In addition to his May 11 offer from Iowa, Allen also has offers from Arizona State, Auburn, Georgetown, Georgia Tech, Marquette, Minnesota, Mississippi State, Tennessee, and Wisconsin Green-Bay.

247Sports ranks Allen as a four-star recruit, as the nation’s No. 37 player overall, as the No. 6 small forward and as the No. 6 player from Florida in the 2025 class.

Meanwhile, On3 rates Allen as a four-star talent, as the No. 42 player nationally, as the No. 9 small forward and as the No. 7 player from Florida.

Below is a look at some of Amari Allen’s recent highlights. Plus, his full recruiting profile.

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