What to know about the 2024-25 Alabama basketball roster

Alabama basketball faces the highest expectations in program history this season. Luckily for the Crimson Tide, head coach Nate Oats has one of the best rosters in school history that can try to match them.

After leading the team to an unexpected Final Four run in 2023-24, the first time Alabama had ever advanced beyond the Elite Eight, Oats stepped up. On paper, the result of his efforts has the potential to be even better than last season's team.

The Crimson Tide tip off the 2024-25 season against UNC Asheville on Monday at 8 p.m. CT at Coleman Coliseum. Before the game begins, here's a rundown of UA's roster.

Labaron Philo

Year: Freshmen

Position: Guard

Size/Weight: 6-foot-4, 177 pounds

What you should know: The former Alabama Mr. Basketball at Baker in Mobile finished his high school career at Link Academy in Missouri. He chose Auburn and Kansas before ultimately transferring to Alabama.

Mark Sears

Year: graduate

Position: Guard

Size/Weight: 6-foot-1, 190 pounds

What you should know: Decided to return to Alabama for one final season rather than enter the NBA draft. One of the key stars of the Crimson Tide's Final Four run last season.

Aden Holloway

Year: Second semester

Position: Guard

Size/Weight: 6-foot-1, 180 pounds

What you should know: Moved to the Iron Bowl of Basketball by Auburn this offseason. Earned SEC All Freshman honors last season and averaged 7.3 points, 2.7 assists and 1.5 rebounds per game for the Tigers.

Latrell Wrightsell Jr.

Year: graduate

Position: Guard

Size/Weight: 6-foot-3, 190 pounds

What you should know: Another returnee from the Final Four team. Averaged 8.9 points and 3 rebounds per game last season after transferring from Cal State Fullerton.

Grant Nelson

Year: graduate

Position: Forward

Size/Weight: 6-foot-11, 230 pounds

What you should know: Another returning player who passed through the NBA draft to return to Alabama. Played a big role in Alabama's Sweet 16 win over North Carolina with 24 points and 12 rebounds and started all 37 games for the Crimson Tide.

Chris Youngblood

Year: graduate

Position: Guard

Size/Weight: 6-foot-3, 223 pounds

What you should know: The Tuscaloosa native transferred to Alabama this offseason but will miss the start of the season with an ankle injury. Was the American Athletic Conference Team Player of the Year for South Florida last season after beginning his college career at Kennesaw State.

Mouhamed Dioubate

Year: Second semester

Position: Forward

Size/Weight: 6-foot-7, 215

What you should know: Returns from the Final Four team after transferring to Alabama as a four-star prospect last year. Contributed 2.9 points and 2.4 rebounds per game.

Clifford Omoruyi

Year: graduate

Position: center

Size/Weight: 6-foot-11, 250 pounds

What you should know: Could have a big impact on an Alabama team that struggled on interior defense last season. Transferred from Rutgers, where he was named to the conference's All-Defensive team in 2023.

Jarin Stevenson

Year: Second semester

Position: Forward

Size/Weight: 6-foot-11, 215 pounds

What you should know: Starred in Alabama's Elite Eight win over Clemson with 19 points. Averaged 5.3 points and 2.7 rebounds during his first season.

Aiden Sherrell

Year: Freshmen

Position: Forward

Size/Weight: 6-foot-10, 240 pounds

What you should know: One of two 2024 McDonald's All-Americans on Alabama's roster. ESPN ranked him as the 21st overall recruit in the 2024 class and the No. 4 center.

Naas Cunningham

Year: Freshmen

Position: Forward

Size/Weight: 6 feet 2 inches tall, 175 pounds

What you should know: Transferring from Southern California Academy to Alabama. Was ranked the No. 62 recruit in the 2024 class by ESPN.

Derrion Reid

Year: Freshmen

Position: Forward

Size/Weight: 6-foot-8, 220 pounds

What you should know: The other 2024 McDonald's All-American on the squad. Was ESPN's No. 11 overall recruit in the class of 2024.

Max Scharnowski

Year: graduate

Position: Forward

Size/Weight: 6-foot-6, 205 pounds

What you should know: Walk-on at Alabama. Had twelve appearances on the pitch last season and scored a total of seven points.

Houston Mallette

Year: senior

Position: Guard

Size/Weight: 6-foot-5, 200 pounds

What you should know: Transferred to Alabama from Pepperdine this offseason. Earned All-WCC Honorable Mention last season.