Head coach Nate Oats has accomplished unprecedented heights in his tenure at Alabama, with the program currently experiencing its fifth Sweet 16 in six years and seeking a third straight Elite 8 against Michigan on Friday.
Despite the success of this season, it’s hard to ignore the disappointment of the latest transfer class, as well as who will be graduating, transferring or leaving for the NBA.
It is expected that star guard Labaron Philon Jr. will enter the NBA Draft at the conclusion of the season. Philon nearly stayed in the draft last season but opted to return to Alabama at the last minute.
It is assumed that freshman forward Amari Allen will also enter the NBA Draft. Allen is currently projected by most outlets as a late first-rounder.
Seniors guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr., guard Houston Mallette and center Noah Williamson will all be out of eligibility following the season.
This leaves rising junior guard Jalil Bethea, sophomores forward London Jemison and guard Davion Hannah, junior forward Aiden Sherrell and senior guard Preston Murphy Jr. on the roster, awaiting a decision on guard Aden Holloway, by Oats and the University, and forward Keitenn Bristow, who I project to enter the transfer portal, which officially opens April 7.
Freshman center Collins Onyejiaka has dealt with a heart issue this season, so it’s unclear whether he will be able to suit up next season.
The Crimson Tide is also adding three four-star recruits out of high school in forward Jaxon Richardson, guard Qayden Samuels and forward Tarris Bouie.
This means at least seven roster spots are projected to be filled, with decisions by Holloway and Bristow — plus the health of Onyejiaka — potentially filling up to 10.
It’s time to take a look at potential transfers to fill the rest of the roster.
Thomas Dowd – Troy
If there is one player in the nation I could see replacing Mallette next year, it’s Troy forward Thomas Dowd.
A Dothan, Alabama, native, Dowd averaged 14.4 points and 10.1 rebounds per game this season en route to winning Sun Belt Player of the Year, conference tournament MVP, and leading the Trojans to their second straight NCAA Tournament appearance.
In their 77-61 victory in the Sun Belt Championship, Dowd finished with 23 points and 13 rebounds, hitting 8/12 from the field in the process.
He stands at 6-foot-8 and has made a name for making the all-important hustle plays. He also improved his 3-point percentage nearly 4 points from his sophomore to junior season.
Dowd’s leadership experience on what will be a younger Alabama team would be his most important attribute.
“My first year, I was able to play a good bit just by trying to do the little things, like playing hard. I could hit a 3 here and there,” Dowd said. “Then last year the role built up a little more, and this year it’s really built into me being a leader of the team.”
Dowd is not currently in the transfer portal, but with the departure of head coach Scott Cross to Georgia Tech, it’s feasible that Dowd would enter.
Kwame Evans Jr. – Oregon
Power forward Kwame Evans Jr. was a star on what was otherwise a lackluster Oregon team.
Evans stands at a large 6-foot-10, 220 pounds, providing much needed size next to Sherrell.
He averaged 13.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game in 2025 and was a McDonald’s All-American in high school.
The Maryland native will be a senior in 2026.
Jadin Booth – Samford
Just an hour away from campus resides a 6-foot-2 guard that shot 43.6% from 3 this season at nearly 10 attempts per game — his name is Jadin Booth.
Booth averaged 21.6 points per game in his lone season at Samford, logging 34 and 40 point performances in his final two games.
The only issue is that Booth is technically out of eligibility despite playing just two seasons of Division 1 college basketball. He spent four years at Florida Southern College, missing the 2023 season completely with an injury.
I find it hard to believe that Booth won’t pursue another year of eligibility, and if he gets it he should be a top priority for Alabama.
Tyler Lundblade – Belmont
With Wrightsell running out of eligibility after three seasons in Tuscaloosa, guard Tyler Lundblade could be the perfect replacement.
Lundblade, a 6-foot-5 guard who began his career at TCU, averaged 15.6 points per game this season on 43% from 3.
In fact, Lundblade has shot a tremendous 46.1% from beyond the arc on 7.5 attempts per game in two seasons with the Bruins. He is top five nationally with 219 made 3s across those two seasons.
Chol Machot – Charleston
Machot would be a phenomenal backup center to Sherrell in 2026.
The 7-foot center averaged 8.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in his second season after redshirting Year 1 at Mississippi State.
“He’s a bouncy leaper, major lob threat, and a big-time shot-blocker,” 24/7 Sports Director of Scouting Adam Finkelstein wrote. “Machot has to build up his body and get stronger, but there is clear upside.”
Machot weighs in at just 190 pounds, but the height and athleticism are obvious when watching him.
Anton Bonke – Charlotte
My favorite center in the transfer portal so far is Anton Bonke.
Bonke is an overshadowing 7-foot-2, 270-pound player and averaged 10.6 points and 8.3 rebounds. Bonke shot 57.6% on the season and has even proved he has potential to become a threat from beyond the arc, shooting 34.2%.
He is from Vanuatu, a small island country off the coast of Australia. After three stops in three years, Bonke has finally filled out his form and is only getting better.
If he continues to improve his outside shot, Bonke could be wildly successful in an Alabama system that gets up a lot of shots, providing more opportunities for rebounding.
Adam Olsen – South Alabama
South Alabama sharpshooter Adam Olsen is my final entry on this list.
The forward hit 102 triples on 39.5% this season, finishing with 16.7 points per game.
He scored a career high 29 points in a win over Louisiana-Monroe back in February. In that game, Olsen hit 8/13 from 3.
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