Alabama Basketball 2026-27 Season Preview

Nate Oats has substantially raised the perception of Alabama basketball over his seven seasons, building the program around his fast-paced, uptempo offense that attracts fans and elite scorers alike. But, after being dominated in the paint by a huge Michigan squad in the Sweet 16 last season, he made it clear that the team had to get bigger in order to compete for a national title.

As such, he fully rebuilt the frontcourt in the offseason, and for good measure added length and athleticism on the perimeter. The offensive philosophy hasn’t changed, but he is determined to be tougher on defense and better on the glass.

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The result is perhaps the deepest and most physically imposing roster of Nate’s coaching career. The Tide return two established stars in Aden Holloway and Amari Allen, add a legitimate perimeter-shooting big man in Drew Fielder and a boast a bevy of versatile wings who offer plenty of lineup flexibility.

There are questions, to be sure. How effectively will the newcomers mesh? Can the Tide improve defensively without sacrificing its offensive identity? And, who will emerge as the third scoring option behind Holloway and Allen?

Let’s have a look at this roster, shall we?

Returnees

LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 24: Alabama Crimson Tide forward Amari Allen (5) and Alabama Crimson Tide guard Aden Holloway (2) walk off the court after the Players Era Festival college basketball game between Alabama Crimson Tide vs Gonzaga Bulldogs on November 24, 2025 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Aden Holloway — Senior, Guard, 6-1, 185 pounds

Alabama’s most established offensive weapon returns for his senior season, and how he adjusts to running the offense as the primary point guard will go a long way toward determining Alabama’s success. Holloway proved himself last year as a reliable complementary scoring option, averaging 16 points and 3.8 assists. His ability to…

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