#BamaRecruiting #AlabamaBasketballRecruiting #NateOats #FiveStarBama #BamaHoopsCommit #TuscaloosaHoops #CrimsonTideHoops Richardson is 6-foot-6, as is incoming four-star Tarris Bouie, and composite five-star Qayden Samuels is 6-foot-5. Oats will need to do more in the Transfer Portal to build out the rest of the roster in that image, but his recruiting class signals a philosophical shift that is a few years overdue. Was pursuing Caleb Holt 6’6 is an American basketball player who currently attends Prolific Prep. He is a five-star recruit and one of the top players in the class of 2026. He chose Arizona over Alabama. As of March 2026, the Alabama Crimson Tide has secured three commitments for its 2026 basketball recruiting class. The class, which currently consists entirely of small forwards, is ranked No. 9 in the nation by 247Sports.2026 Alabama Basketball Commits Jaxon Richardson (Committed: March 5, 2026) Rating: 4-Star / Top-25 recruitPosition/Size: SF | 6'6", 205 lbsLocation: Orlando, FL (Southeastern Prep Academy)Notes: A McDonald’s All-American and son of former NBA star Jason Richardson. Qayden Samuels (Committed: January 28, 2026) Rating: 5-Star (some sources list as 5-star)Position/Size: SF | 6'5", 210 lbsLocation: Forestville, MD (Bishop McNamara High School)Notes: Considered a consensus top-25 prospect. Tarris Bouie (Committed: September 10, 2025) Rating: 4-StarPosition/Size: SF | 6'6", 170-180 lbsLocation: Geneva, OH (SPIRE Academy)Notes: Officially signed with the program in November 2025. Top Remaining 2026 Targets Brandon McCoy (PG | No. 1 Overall Prospect)The consensus top player in the 2026 class is a major priority for Alabama. McCoy is a 6'4" point guard from Sierra Canyon (CA) with a "fully open" recruitment. Alabama is competing with Miami, Michigan, and Arkansas for his commitment. Tyran Stokes (SF | No. 2 Overall Prospect)As one of the most physically dominant wings in high school basketball, Stokes is a target for nearly every blue-blood program. Alabama is in the mix for the 6'7" forward from Rainier Beach (WA) as they look to add even more size and versatility to their wing-heavy class. Christian Collins (PF | Top-10 Prospect)Alabama is eyeing the 6'8" power forward from St. John Bosco (CA) to provide a presence in the frontcourt. With the current 2026 class built entirely of small forwards, Collins would offer much-needed size and rim protection. Quentin Coleman (SG | 4-Star Prospect)A sharpshooting guard from St. Louis who fits the "green light" shooting philosophy of the Nate Oats offense. He remains uncommitted and on Alabama's active recruiting board. Current Big man targets Alabama is currently pursuing several high-ranking prospects to anchor their frontcourt: Christian Collins (PF | 6'8", 200 lbs): A top-10 national prospect from St. John Bosco (CA). Collins is a priority for the staff due to his ability to play both inside and out, offering the "positionless" versatility Alabama covets. Tyran Stokes (PF/SF | 6'7", 245 lbs): Though often classified as a wing due to his skill set, Stokes has the frame of a power forward. He is the No. 2 overall recruit in the 2026 class and has Alabama among his top schools. Marcis Ponder (C | 6'11", 285 lbs): A true 4-star center from West Oaks (FL) who holds an Alabama offer. He would provide a massive physical presence and traditional rim protection that the current commit list lacks. Latrell Allmond (PF/C | 6'8", 205 lbs): A highly-touted 4-star big man from North Carolina. Allmond is known for his high motor and rebounding, areas where Alabama seeks consistent production