Alabama basketball's offseason is now in full swing.
The NCAA transfer portal opened March 24 for undergraduates, and remained open through April 22. Last offseason, Alabama had six players enter the transfer portal after five players entered each of the prior two offseasons.
For players with remaining eligibility, decisions about the NBA draft will also need to be made. Any player can apply for an NBA Undergraduate Advisory Committee evaluation, and can enter the 2025 NBA draft pool while hiring an NCAA-certified agent. The deadline to enter the draft was April 26, and the NCAA's deadline to withdraw from the draft and return to school is May 28.
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This will also be a broader offseason of transition in college sports, with the House vs. NCAA class-action settlement expected to be finalized soon. That will allow schools by July to distribute about $20 million in department revenue this upcoming year to players, although the majority is expected to be paid to football players. The House settlement will also create a new enforcement entity to more closely police NIL deals that have been the main vehicle for schools to pay players in recent years.
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The House settlement will also eliminate the 13-scholarship cap for men's basketball and instead implement a 15-player roster limit regardless of scholarship status, although the SEC could temporarily implement its own 13-scholarship limit for its teams.
Here is a look at Alabama's 2024-25 roster and what could happen to build the 2025-26 roster:
PLAYERS WITH EXPIRING ELIGIBILITY
OTHER PLAYERS ENTERING 2025 NBA DRAFT
PLAYERS ENTERING NCAA TRANSFER PORTAL
CONFIRMED TO RETURN
INCOMING FRESHMEN
Four-star guard Davion Hannah: No. 51 overall in 247 Sports rankings; Nate Oats: "Davion possesses elite athleticism that is showcased in the open court and has great size, giving him the chance to play a multitude of positions. At 6'6" with a 6'10" wingspan, he fits the mold of how we are trying to play just like the other guys we have brought in."
Four-star forward Amari Allen: No. 65 overall in 247 Sports rankings; Nate Oats: "Amari is an elite wing that has the ability to play multiple positions due to his size, IQ and high skill level. Over the summer Amari proved to be an efficient scorer, shooting 50 percent from the field, 40 percent from three-point range and 80 percent from the free-throw line and is a great fit for our style of play, in a modern era of college basketball."
Four-star forward London Jemison: No. 37 overall in 247 Sports rankings; Nate Oats: "London is a combination of great size at 6'8" and his IQ for the game is elite. Throughout our time recruiting London, he possessed one of the best shot charts we have ever seen. His talent and size aside, he is known as a proven winner and fits the mold of how we are trying to play."
PLAYERS ALABAMA HAS ADDED THROUGH TRANSFER PORTAL
PLAYERS TO WATCH IN THE TRANSFER PORTAL:
As of May 22:
COACHES
Head coach Nate Oats: under contract through March 2030; total salary for 2025-26 is $5.51 million; buyout is $18 million through March 31, 2026
Assistant coach Preston Murphy: under contract through April 2027; total salary for 2025-26 is $675,000
Assistant coach Brian Adams: no contract details released; receives monthly $15,563 gross paychecks
Assistant coach Chris Fleming: hired May 21; contract details not yet released