National Signing Day brought more success for the Alabama Crimson Tide, as they secured commitments from three additional recruits for their Class of 2024. With their recruiting class ranked second overall, the Crimson Tide coaching staff can now take a well-deserved break as the college football calendar transitions into a dead period from February 5 to March 3.
Been a whirlwind last 3 weeks and I’ve loved every minute of it! So glad to back in Mobile for a few days with Melissa and the boys. Thank Goodness I made it to a Mardi Gras parade this season! Can’t wait to get back to work in T-town! #RTR #SwarmD #blitzBAMAblitz pic.twitter.com/FjWYiikUvt
— Kane Wommack (@KaneWommack) February 9, 2024
This break provides new head coach Kalen DeBoer and his staff with the opportunity to focus on team preparations and player development ahead of spring practices. Additionally, the recent closure of the transfer portal window, marking 30 days since former head coach Nick Saban’s retirement, brings further relief and anticipation for the upcoming season. Come April, Alabama will have the chance to capitalize on the reopened portal and potentially fill remaining roster gaps with additional talent, leveraging at least three available scholarships.
An impressive list of coaches that have been in to see Jasper Johnson (No. 12 in 2025) this season, he tells me:
▪️Kansas' Bill Self (full staff)
▪️Arkansas' Eric Musselman
▪️Alabama's Nate Oats + Austin Claunch
▪️Missouri's Dennis Gates (full staff)
▪️North Carolina's Hubert… pic.twitter.com/g2BYqWie4G— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) February 2, 2024
Meanwhile, in basketball recruiting, the Alabama Crimson Tide, under the leadership of head coach Nate Oats, are making significant strides in building their Class of 2025. Despite boasting the sixth-ranked recruiting class for 2024, the program is already setting its sights on promising prospects for the next recruiting cycle. Among these prospects is Jasper Johnson, a highly touted five-star guard from Link Academy in Branson, Missouri. Standing at 6 feet 4 inches and weighing 170 pounds, Johnson is regarded as the 12th overall player in his class, showcasing his immense potential as a top-tier recruit.
2025 Top-30 recruit Hudson Greer tells me these coaches have been in to see him this season:
Arizona's Tommy Lloyd
Creighton's Greg McDermott
Alabama's Nate Oats
Texas' Rodney Terry
LSU's Matt McMahon
Oklahoma State's Mike BoyntonPlus, assistants from Michigan, UCLA, Cal,… pic.twitter.com/iIgCLQB86j
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) February 8, 2024
Another standout prospect on Alabama’s radar is Hudson Greer, a four-star small forward from Austin, Texas. Measuring 6 feet 6 inches and weighing 190 pounds, Greer is ranked as the 30th overall player in the class and is considered the top player in the state of Texas. Additionally, Darius Adams, a dynamic five-star combo guard from La Porte, Indiana, has attracted attention from the Crimson Tide coaching staff. With his impressive skill set and athleticism, Adams is ranked as the 22nd overall player in his class and the second-best player in Indiana. As the Alabama basketball program continues to attract top talent, the future looks promising for the Crimson Tide on the hardwood.
2025 Top-25 recruit Darius Adams tells me the following coaches have been in to see him this season:
Michigan State's Tom Izzo
Notre Dame's Micah Shrewsberry
Indiana's Mike Woodson
Tennessee Asst. Justin Gainey
Michigan Asst. Phil Martelli
Kansas Asst. Norm Roberts
Alabama Asst.… pic.twitter.com/NCLGKDj66h— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) February 8, 2024
