Alabama’s men’s basketball program has released the jersey numbers assigned to its seven newest players, a mix of transfer portal acquisitions and high‑school signees. The announcements, made public on Tuesday, assign digits ranging from 0 to 33, some of which have been worn by notable alumni in previous seasons.
A blend of experience and fresh talent
Four of the newcomers arrive via the NCAA transfer portal, bringing with them collegiate experience from programs such as Mississippi State, Boise State and Kentucky. Three freshmen round out the class, each eager to imprint their own identity on the storied Crimson Tide uniform.
Numbers that carry history
Jamarion Davis‑Fleming, who transferred from Mississippi State, will wear No. 0, a digit previously sported by former standout guard Collin Sexton. Drew Fielder, a transfer from Boise State, inherits No. 8, a number once held by forward Riley LaChance. Brandon Garrison, another portal addition from Kentucky, receives No. 9, a jersey that last appeared on the court during the 2020‑21 championship run. Freshman Qayden Samuels will don No. 11, a number that has seen action in recent seasons, while Jaxon Richardson takes No. 23, a digit linked to former defensive stalwart D‑J. Cole Cloer, the newest transfer from North Carolina State, is slated for No. 33, a number that has been reserved for special occasions in the program’s recent history.
Coach Nate Oats emphasized that the assigned numbers are more than mere digits; they are a bridge between the past and the future, a reminder of the expectations that come with wearing the crimson and white. As the team prepares for the upcoming season, the new roster promises to blend proven transfer talent with the energy of fresh recruits, all united under the banner of Alabama basketball.