Tag: Power forward

Wisconsin basketball a finalist to land four-star class of 2025 PF EJ Walker

A big announcement to watch later this week:

Wisconsin top class of 2025 target E.J. Walker announced his top four schools in a social media post on Monday.

Walker, who has garnered offers from 27 schools including California,  Tennessee, Illinois and Iowa, has pinpointed Purdue, Ohio State, Wisconsin and South Carolina as those top four schools.

The 6’8″ forward from Kentucky also released that he will announce his collegiate commitment on Friday, May 24 at 6 p.m. Eastern, 5 p.m. Central live at his high school’s gym.

247Sports currently has the four-star power forward as the No. 30 power forward in the class of 2025, No. 2 player from Kentucky and No. 146 overall recruit in the class.

Wisconsin extended its offer to Walker back in May 2023, and he took an official visit to Madison the weekend of April 28. The Erlanger, Kentucky native also took a pair of unofficial trips to UW in June and November 2023.

Wisconsin lacks the requisite forward depth to excel in the Big Ten after seeing Tyler Wahl (graduation) and Gus Yalden (transfer portal) depart after the 2023-24 season. The program did land transfer PF Xavier Amos, but is still in pursuit of more help at the position.

Walker would not be an instant fix for that issue in 2024-25. But he could be a big piece of the front court rotation in Madison for years to come.

Greg Gard’s class of 2025 currently ranks No. 15 in the nation with only one commitment: three-star SG Zach Kinziger.

Alabama MBB offers elite, 2025 PF Sebastian Williams-Adams

The Alabama men’s basketball coaching staff has been busy on the recruiting trail in recent weeks.

The Alabama men’s basketball coaching staff extended an offer to 2025 power forward Sebastian Williams-Adams on Thursday evening. Williams-Adams is widely considered to be one of the top power forward prospects in the 2025 recruiting class.

Williams-Adams plays for St. John’s High School in Houston, Texas. At 6-foot-8 and 230 pounds, Williams-Adams can play multiple positions. His versatility is something that likely caught the attention of the Alabama coaching staff.

As a sophomore, Williams-Adams averaged 20.6 points per game, 7.5 rebounds per game, and 2.6 assists per game. He was a catalyst for the Mavericks success on both ends of the floor in 2022-2023.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Sebastian Williams-Adams’ recruiting profile.

Alabama MBB lands commitment from 2024 5-star PF Aiden Sherrell

The Alabama men’s basketball team added its first commitment in the 2024 recruiting class on Tuesday. 2024 five-star power forward Aiden Sherrell announced his commitment to Alabama via X; formerly known as Twitter.

The Alabama men’s basketball program received its first commitment in the 2024 recruiting class from five-star power forward Aiden Sherrell. Sherrell committed to the Crimson Tide on Tuesday afternoon.

Sherrell was originally scheduled to reveal his commitment on Aug. 13 but postponed his decision to a later date. After re-evaluating his options, it was the Crimson Tide that stood out the most.

In an interview with On3’s Joe Tipton had the following to say about his decision to commit to the Crimson Tide:

“I chose Alabama because I fit their playstyle perfectly and I believe that they will help get me to the next level and develop me into the player I want to be,” Sherrell said.”

Sherrell is the fifth-highest ranked recruit that Alabama has landed, according to 247Sports’ rankings.

At 6-foot-11 and 200 pounds, Sherrell can play multiple positions at the college level. He is an elite rebounder and rim protector. Not to mention, he can knock down mid-range jumpers as well. His style of play should bode well in Alabama’s offensive system.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Aiden Sherrell’s recruiting profile.

Alabama lands in top 4 for 2024 5-star PF Asa Newell

2024 five-star power forward Asa Newell released his top four schools on Wednesday. Newell included Alabama as a finalist.

The Alabama basketball program has gained traction on the recruiting trail in recent years. The Crimson Tide have made a strong case to be one of the premier programs in the country. Thus, future recruits have taken notice.

One of those is 2024 five-star power forward Asa Newell. The Florida native listed Alabama as one of four finalists to land his commitment. Newell made the announcement on Wednesday via X; formerly known as Twitter.

Newell’s older brother, Jaden, is currently a small forward at Georgia. The Bulldogs are viewed by many as the frontrunner to land Newell’s commitment.

Alabama has covered some ground in Newell’s recruitment after hosting him for an official visit in early August. The Crimson Tide coaching staff has remained in close contact with Newell and would love for him to join the ’24 recruiting class. At 6-foot-8 and 210 pounds, Newell can play multiple positions and roles in Alabama’s offensive system.

Newell has not scheduled a commitment date or any additional visits. There is a strong chance that Newell will announce his commitment before the start of his senior season.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Asa Newell’s recruiting profile.

Elite 2024 PF Robert Miller III to visit Alabama in late September

2024 power forward Robert Miller III is scheduled to take an official visit to Alabama from Sept. 22-24.

Class of 2024 power forward Robert Miller III is scheduled to take official visits to three schools in September. Miller III will make trips to LSU (Sept. 8-10), Alabama (Sept. 22-24), and Texas (Sept. 29-Oct. 1).

Miller III’s father, Robert Miller II, played football at LSU. However, Texas is the favorite to land Miller III, according to On3’s RPM.

Alabama could be on the outside looking in at this point in time but could make up some ground with Miller III’s official visit at the end of September.

Miller III has a similar skill set to former Alabama power forward Noah Clowney. Miller III is listed at 6-foot-10, 225 pounds. Clowney was listed at 6-foot-9, 205 pounds coming out of high school.

The Alabama coaching staff has sold Miller III on playing a similar role to Clowney if he decides to commit to the Crimson Tide.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Robert Miller III’s recruiting profile.

Alabama MBB offers 2025 PF Niko Bundalo

Niko Bundalo was quickly risen to becoming one of the high-ranked prospects in the 2025 recruiting class. Bundalo received an offer from…

The Alabama men’s basketball coaching staff has started to evaluate prospects from the 2025 recruiting class. On Friday, Alabama extended an offer to 2025 power forward Niko Bundalo.

Bundalo is listed at 6-foot-9 and 210 pounds. He plays for Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio.

In all likelihood, the Tide sees Bundalo as an athlete that can play multiple positions. Bundalo’s size and length give him the option to play small forward, power forward, or center.

One thing that Alabama head coach Nate Oats loves to have is positionless basketball players. Bundalo fits that profile to a tee.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Niko Bundalo’s recruiting profile.

Alabama MBB offers 2025 5-star PF Bryson Tiller

The Alabama coaching staff extended an offer to Overtime Elite’s Bryson Tiller on Tuesday. Tiller is a 2025 prospect.

The Alabama men’s basketball coaching staff extended an offer to 2025 power forward Bryson Tiller on Tuesday.

Tiller is one of the highest-ranked prospects in the country in the ’25 recruiting cycle. Thus far, he holds 18 offers from various programs across the country.

Tiller is listed at 6-foot-9 and 220 pounds. His size gives him the ability to play multiple positions on the floor. It is early on in the recruiting process, but Tiller would be the ideal fit in Alabama’s system. Head coach Nate Oats loves bigs that can protect the rim and shoot the basketball. Tiller does just that for Overtime Elite.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Bryson Tiller’s recruiting profile.

Alabama MBB offers 2025 5-star PF Koa Peat

2025 five-star power forward Koa Peat received an offer from Alabama on Wednesday. Peat plays for Perry High School in Gilbert, Arizona.

The Alabama coaching staff extended an offer to the top prospect in the state of Arizona on Wednesday. Power forward Koa Peat of the 2025 class received the offer after having an impressive showing at the recent 3Stripes Select Basketball Championship.

Peat plays for Perry High School in Gilbert, Arizona. As a sophomore, Peat was named the 2022-2023 MaxPreps Arizona High School Basketball Player of the Year. He averaged 19.7 points per game, 9.4 rebounds per game, 3.0 assists per game, and 1.7 blocks per game.

247Sports’ Brandon Jenkins compared Peat to Charlotte Hornets power forward P.J. Washington. Jenkins had the following player evaluation for Peat:

“Peat can affect the game in many ways at such a young age. With elite size for a perimeter prospect, Peat projects and excels as a multi-positional player and defender. He is a high volume rebounder who is most effective while being utilized as a playmaking four-man offensively. Peat embodies the full use of the term versatility as he can create for those around him just as well as he does himself. He has the excellent ball skills to run an offense and the vision to see over a defense to find the open man.”

Alabama could play Peat at small forward or power forward depending on the coaching staff’s preference. First, the Tide will have to out-recruit the likes of blue-blood programs.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Koa Peat’s recruiting profile.

2024 PF Robert Miller III lists Alabama in top 6

2024 power forward Robert Miller III released his top-six schools on Monday. Alabama was listed as a finalist.

The Alabama men’s basketball program is firmly in the mix to land 2024 power forward Robert Miller III. He released his top-six schools on Monday and Alabama was listed as a finalist.

Miller III plays for Pasadena Memorial High School in Pasadena, Texas. As a junior, he averaged 13.6 points per game, 9.3 rebounds per game, 1.6 assists per game, and 6.0 blocks per game.

Miller III is listed at 6-foot-10 and 225 pounds. In Alabama’s system, he could play either power forward or center given his length and athleticism. Alabama head coach Nate Oats likes to have a shot blocker in every recruiting cycle. He could be that guy in the 2024 recruiting class.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Robert Miller III’s recruiting profile.

Alabama MBB offers 2024 PF Matthew Hodge

The Alabama coaching staff extended an offer to 2024 power forward Matthew Hodge at the end of June.

The Alabama coaching staff recently extended an offer to 2024 power forward Matthew Hodge. Hodge plays for St. Rose High School in Belmar, New Jersey and is currently listed at 6-foot-8, 200 pounds.

For the past week, Hodge has been playing for the PSA Cardinals in the EYBL Peach Jam. In six games, Hodge has averaged 8.2 points per game, 2.5 rebounds per game, and 0.7 assists per game. He has also shot 36.0% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc.

At the college level, Hodge could play either small forward or power forward. He has the frame and skillset to play both at Alabama.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Matthew Hodge’s rcruiting profile.