The Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball team is one of college basketball’s most successful programs. With a long and storied history in the Southeastern Conference, the program has won numerous conference tournament titles and overall wins over its more than 100-year tenure at the University of Alabama. Coach Nate Oats leads them into battle each year with outstanding players from across America that make up their competitive roster. Fans around Tuscaloosa never miss an opportunity to cheer on this iconic team as it strives for championship glory every season.
1. Collin Sexton
Utah Jazz
Career
- High school: Hillgrove, (Powder Springs, Georgia), Pebblebrook, (Mableton, Georgia)
- College: Alabama (2017–2018)
- NBA draft 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
- Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
- Playing career: 2018–present
- 2018–2022: Cleveland Cavaliers
- 2022–present: Utah Jazz
- NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2019), SEC Freshman of the Year (2018), Second-team All-SEC (2018), SEC All-Freshman Team (2018), McDonald's All-American (2017), FIBA Under-17 World Cup MVP (2016)
- Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the United States, FIBA U17 World Cup, : 2016 Spain: National team
- Men's basketball
- Representing the United States
- FIBA U17 World Cup
- : 2016 Spain: National team
Collin Sexton is a young point guard who was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2018. He played college basketball at Alabama and has been playing in the NBA since 2018.
In his rookie season, he averaged 16 points per game for the Cavs and helped them make it to the playoffs. His second season saw him improve even more, as he finished with averages of 23 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals per game.
In 2019–20, Collin continued to be one of the best players on his team with averages of 26 points, six rebounds, and four assists per game while leading them to their first-ever playoff series victory against Boston Celtics Collin Sexton is a point guard for the Utah Jazz.
Sexton was born in Memphis, Tennessee on May 15th, 1997. Collin started playing basketball at age four and quickly became one of the top players in his area.
He attended Whitehaven High School where he averaged 24 points per game as a senior and helped lead them to their first state championship since 2001.
After high school, Seston transferred to Oak Hill Academy where he continued to develop his skills leading them to back-to-back NCAA Division I championships (2018-19).
The Utah Jazz selected Sexton with the tenth overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft and he has already made an impact this season averaging 18 points per game while shooting 47 percent from three ballpoint range - all career highs.
Collin’s story is incredibly inspiring showing that anything is possible if you put your mind to it – even becoming one of the best point guards in the NBA.
2. Jaden Shackelford
Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball
Career
- High school: , Hesperia High School, Hesperia, (Hesperia, California)
- College: Alabama (2019–2022)
- NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2022–present
- 2022–present: Oklahoma City Blue
- Second-team All SEC (2022), Second-team All-SEC – Coaches (2021), SEC All-Freshman Team (2020)
Jaden Shackelford is a 21-year-old American point guard and shooting guard who played college basketball for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He was drafted by the Oklahoma City Blue in the third round of the 2018 NBA G League Draft.
In July 2018, he signed with BC Prievidza of Slovakia's Liga A (Burgas Champions). On October 10, 2018, he made his debut for Oklahoma City Blue against Austin Spurs as a starter and recorded 15 points on 6-of-12 shooting, four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 38 minutes off the bench.
It was also noted that he had one block and fouled out in 36 minutes played. On January 2nd 2019 Jaden scored 19 points on 7/15 FGs including 5 triples to lead Oklahoma City Blue over Reno Bighorns 122–113 at home.
This game led him to be named MVP of both games during their week-long homestand which concluded with a 144–132 win at Arkansas Razorbacks on New Year's Eve night where he set another new personal best scoring average at 28 ppg on 43% 3FG%.
As of February 14th 2019 Jaden has averaged 24 PPG (53%) 4 RPG (11%), 6 APG (16%), 1 SPG (.545), and 1 BPG (.667) while playing 41 MPG over 8 games averaging 34 mins per game starting all 9 contests leading OKC into first place in their division.
3. Jahvon Quinerly
Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball
Career
- High school: Hudson Catholic, (Jersey City, New Jersey)
- College: , Villanova (2018–2019), Alabama (2020–present)
- SEC tournament MVP (2021), McDonald's All-American (2018)
Jahvon Quinerly is a talented point guard for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He was a key player on their team during the 2017-2018 season, and he is expected to be a major contributor in 2018-2019 as well.
Jahvon Quinerly has an impressive resume, including two years of playing for USA Basketball's Under-17 Team and one year with the U18 National Team. He attended Seton Hall Prep School in Hackensack, New Jersey before joining the Alabama Crimson Tide basketball program.
Jahvon Quinerly has been praised by many analysts as one of the top prospects in college basketball, and he looks poised to have an outstanding career at Alabama Jahvon Quinerly was a consensus five-star prospect and the No. 1 player in New Jersey for his class of 2018, according to 247Sports.
Quinerly averaged 23 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals per game as a senior at Hudson Catholic High School in Jersey City, NJ. He announced on National Signing Day that he would be attending Villanova University next season.
In his freshman year at Villanova, Quinerly led the Wildcats in scoring with 18 points per game while also grabbing six rebounds and dishing out three assists on average throughout the season.
As a sophomore this past year, he registered 17 points per game (on 50% shooting from the field) along with eight rebounds and four assists; additionally.
He shot 43% from 3-point range en route to being named Big East Rookie of the Year honors by coaches and media members alike after helping lead Villanova to their first conference title since 1985 (the year before Quinerly was born).
In 2020–21 Quinerly became just the sixth player ever in NCAA history to score 2K18 triple-doubles: 20 pts, 10 rebs, 10 asts; additionally had 7 pts./rebound/assist vs Marquette — both single games & career highs.
4. Nate Oats
Career
- 1993–1997: Maranatha Baptist
- 1997–2000: Maranatha Baptist (assistant)
- 2000–2002: Wisconsin–Whitewater (assistant)
- 2002–2013: Romulus HS
- 2013–2015: Buffalo (assistant)
- 2015–2019: Buffalo
- 2019–present: Alabama
Nate Oats is the current head coach of Alabama and has led the Crimson Tide to a 74-38 record in his three seasons at the helm. Prior to coaching, Nate spent time as an assistant with Wisconsin–Whitewater and Romulus HS.
In his nine years of coaching experience, he's helped lead teams to success both on and off the court. Nate Oats is a former college and high school basketball coach who currently holds the title of head coach at Alabama.
Oats has led the Crimson Tide to four consecutive MAC tournament championships, as well as two regular season titles in the MAC East Division. He was also named SEC Coach of the Year for 2021 after leading Alabama to their first berth in an NCAA Tournament since 2014.
Nate Oats began his coaching career at Buffalo before moving on to lead Alabama in 2019.
5. Charles Bediako
Career
- High school: , Ridley College, (St. Catharines, Ontario), Andrews Osborne Academy, (Willoughby, Ohio), IMG Academy, (Bradenton, Florida)
- College: Alabama (2021–present)
- SEC All-Freshman Team (2022), Jordan Brand Classic (2021)
- Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the Canada, FIBA Under-19 World Cup, : 2021 Latvia: Team, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2018 Canada: Team
- Men's basketball
- Representing the Canada
- FIBA Under-19 World Cup
- : 2021 Latvia: Team
- FIBA Americas U18 Championship
- : 2018 Canada: Team
Charles Bediako is a center for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He was born in 2002 in Canada and attended high school at Ridley College before transferring to Andrews Osborne Academy.
Bediako played college basketball at Ridley and then transferred to IMG Academy where he finished his junior season this year.
Charles has been highly rated by scouts and is considered one of the top young centers in the country, having shown great potential both on and off the court during his time playing basketball so far in his career Charles Bediako was a highly touted basketball prospect coming out of high school.
He attended the University of Alabama, where he played for the Crimson Tide and became an All-SEC Freshman Team selection in 2022.
In 2021, Charles helped lead Alabama to the Jordan Brand Classic title game, where they fell to Michigan State 71–65 in overtime.
After two years at Alabama, Charles declared for the 2018 NBA draft but did not get picked up by any teams before returning to play college ball with Canada’s FIBA Under-19 World Cup team that finished runner-up behind Spain.
As a senior this season (2021–22), Bediako averaged 17 points and six rebounds per game while leading Alabama to another SEC regular season title and their first-ever NCAA Final appearance against Villanova – which they lost 94–77 despite a career-high 28 points from Bediako who shot 9-of-17 from three point range.
6. Robert Horry
Los Angeles Lakers
Career
- High school: Andalusia (Andalusia, Alabama)
- College: Alabama (1988–1992)
- NBA draft 1992 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
- Selected by the Houston Rockets
- Playing career: 1992–2008
- Position: Power forward / Small forward
- Number: 25, 5
- 1992–1996: Houston Rockets
- 1996–1997: Phoenix Suns
- 1997–2003: Los Angeles Lakers
- 2003–2008: San Antonio Spurs
- 7× NBA champion (1994, 1995, 2000–2002, 2005, 2007), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1993), Second-team All-SEC (1992), Third-team All-SEC (1990), SEC All-Defensive Team (1992), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1988)
- Points: 7,715 (7.0 ppg)
- Rebounds: 5,269 (4.8 rpg)
- Assists: 2,343 (2.1 apg)
Robert Horry was a prolific power forward and small forward in the NBA for over 18 seasons. He is widely considered one of the greatest shot-blockers ever, with 10 All-Star selections to his credit.
Horry also averaged 14 points per game throughout his career, making him one of the most versatile players in NBA history. In 2008, at age 36, he announced his retirement from professional basketball following a stint with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Robert Horry currently coaches youth athletes in Maryland and remains an ambassador for both Houston Rockets and Nike Basketball teams Horry was a versatile forward who spent his entire career with the Lakers.
He won 7 championships with the Lakers and is one of just four players to win multiple titles with two different teams.
Horry also picked up several other awards and accolades during his lengthy career, including Second-team All-NBA honors in 2003.
After playing for San Antonio from 2008 until 2013, he returned to Los Angeles as a member of the Rockets in 2014 before retiring at the end of that season.
7. Darius Miles
Los Angeles Clippers
Career
- High school: East St. Louis, (East St. Louis, Illinois)
- NBA draft 2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
- Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
- Playing career: 2000–2009
- Position: Small forward
- Number: 21, 23, 3
- 2000–2002: Los Angeles Clippers
- 2002–2004: Cleveland Cavaliers
- 2004–2008: Portland Trail Blazers
- 2008–2009: Memphis Grizzlies
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (2001), Mr. Basketball USA (2000), First-team Parade All-American (2000), McDonald's All-American (2000), Illinois Mr. Basketball (2000)
Darius Miles was born in Belleville, Illinois in 1981. He starred at East St. Louis High School and was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the third overall pick in the 2000 NBA draft.
Darius played for the Clippers from 2000 to 2009, winning a championship with them in 2006. After leaving the Clippers, Darius spent two seasons playing for various teams overseas before returning to play for the New York Knicks during the 2013–14 season.
In 2017, he retired from professional basketball after playing his last game for Italian team Basket Rimini Virtus Roma against Pallacanestro Reggiana. Darius Miles was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2002 and played for them until 2004.
He then moved to Cleveland where he spent two more seasons before being traded to Portland in 2008. In 2009, he signed with Memphis and later that year won the NBA Championship with the Grizzlies.
After his championship-winning season with Memphis, Darius Miles retired from professional basketball and now works as a broadcaster for Fox Sports Midwest.
8. Antonio McDyess
Detroit Pistons
Career
- High school: Quitman (Quitman, Mississippi)
- College: Alabama (1993–1995)
- NBA draft 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
- Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
- Playing career: 1995–2011
- Position: Power forward
- Number: 24, 34, 14
- 1995–1997: Denver Nuggets
- 1997–1998: Phoenix Suns
- 1999–2002: Denver Nuggets
- 2002–2004: New York Knicks
- 2004: Phoenix Suns
- 2004–2009: Detroit Pistons
- 2009–2011: San Antonio Spurs
- NBA All-Star (2001), All-NBA Third Team (1999), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1996), Second-team Parade All-American (1993)
- Points: 12,227 (12.0 ppg)
- Rebounds: 7,638 (7.5 rpg)
- Blocks: 1,102 (1.1 bpg)
- Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing United States, Olympic Games, : 2000 Sydney: Team competition
- Men's basketball
- Representing United States
- Olympic Games
- : 2000 Sydney: Team competition
Antonio McDyess was a power forward who played in the NBA for 10 seasons. He was drafted by the Clippers and spent three seasons with them before moving on to other teams.
His best years were with the Spurs, where he won two championships and averaged 16 points per game. After leaving the Spurs, he spent time with Memphis and Atlanta before retiring in 2011.
McDyess is a professional basketball player who has played for the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons and San Antonio Spurs. He was an All-Star in 2001 and also made Second Team Parade All-American that year.
McDyess is known for his rebounding ability as he averaged 7.5 rebounds per game throughout his career.
He was also one of the most blocks leaders in NBA history with 1.1 blocks per game registered over the course of 9 seasons. We can expect to see more from Antonio McDyess in retirement as he continues to work on his post-basketball career goals.
9. Herb Jones
New Orleans Pelicans
Career
- High school: , Sunshine, (Newbern, Alabama), Hale County, (Moundville, Alabama)
- College: Alabama (2017–2021)
- NBA draft 2021 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall
- Selected by the New Orleans Pelicans
- Playing career: 2021–present
- 2021–present: New Orleans Pelicans
- NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2022), Third-team All-American – AP, SN (2021), SEC Player of the Year (2021), First-team All-SEC (2021), SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2021), 2× SEC All-Defensive Team (2020, 2021)
Herb Jones is a talented young small forward who was drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans in 2018. He has international experience, having played for Team USA at the U18 and U19 level.
Herb started his college career at Alabama before transferring to Sunshine State University (now Florida Gulf Coast). After two years with FGCU, Herb transferred again and joined Auburn for his final season of collegiate basketball.
Herbert Jones is currently playing with the Pelicans’ G-League affiliate team, the Austin Spurs, where he is averaging 14 points per game this season. Herb Jones was a two-time SEC Player of the Year and All-SEC defender for Alabama.
He was selected 35th overall in the 2021 NBA draft by the New Orleans Pelicans, and has since started his professional career. Herb Jones is averaging 10 points and 5 rebounds per game through his first three seasons in the league.
10. Reggie King
Career
- High school: Jackson-Olin, (Birmingham, Alabama)
- College: Alabama (1975–1979)
- NBA draft 1979 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
- Selected by the Kansas City Kings
- Playing career: 1979–1986
- Position: Power forward / Small forward
- Number: 51
- 1979–1983: Kansas City Kings
- 1983–1985: Seattle SuperSonics
- 1985–1986: Opel Reggio Calabria
- 1990–1991: Sport Clube Beira-Mar
- 2× Second-team All-American – AP (1978, 1979), Second-team All-American – NABC (1979), 2× SEC Player of the Year (1978, 1979), SEC Male Athlete of the Year (1979), Alabama Mr. Basketball (1977), Second-team Parade All-American (1975)
- Points: 3,898 (8.9 ppg)
- Rebounds: 2,707 (6.2 rpg)
- Assists: 691 (1.6 apg)
Reggie King was born on February 14, 1957 in Birmingham, Alabama. He attended high school at Jackson-Olin and played college ball at Alabama from 1975 to 1979.
In 1979, he was drafted by the Kansas City Kings and spent three seasons with them before being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in 1983. With the Lakers, he won two championships (1984–1985) and reached the NBA Finals twice more (1986 & 1988).
After his playing career ended, Reggie became a coach with several teams including a stint as head coach of the Sacramento Kings from 2005 to 2006.
He is also an ambassador for Nike and has lent his voice to various public service campaigns throughout his career。 Reggie King was a two-time All-American and SEC Player of the Year at Alabama.
He was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in 1983 but never played in the NBA due to an injury. He later played for Opel Reggio Calabria, Sport Clube Beira Mar, and Fortitudo Bologna before retiring from play in 1991.
Reggie is now a basketball analyst for ESPN college football games as well as other sporting events.
11. Leon Douglas
Career
- High school: Colbert County, (Leighton, Alabama)
- College: Alabama (1972–1976)
- NBA draft 1976 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
- Selected by the Detroit Pistons
- Playing career: 1976–1992
- Position: Center
- Number: 13
- Consensus second-team All-American (1975), Second-team All-American – NABC (1976), Third-team All-American – AP, UPI (1976), First-team Parade All-American (1972)
- Points: 3,587 (7.9 ppg)
- Rebounds: 2,954 (6.5 rpg)
- Assists: 479 (1.1 apg)
- Medals, , Representing United States, Men's basketball, Pan American Games, : 1975 Mexico City: Team competition
- Representing United States
- Men's basketball
- Pan American Games
- : 1975 Mexico City: Team competition
Leon Douglas was a highly successful center in the NBA for many years. He started his career with the Detroit Pistons, where he played from 1976 to 1980.
After leaving Detroit, Douglas went on to play for the Kansas City Kings from 1980 to 1982. In 1983, he joined the Portland Trail Blazers and remained there until 1992 when he retired as a player.
Leon Douglas is now a basketball commentator and analyst who frequently appears on television shows throughout America and Europe. He has also written several books about his life in sport including one entitled "A Season With The Bulls".
Leon Douglas is an American icon who continues to be highly respected by fans of both professional basketball and general sportsmanship alike Leon Douglas was a two-time All-American at the University of Michigan who played professionally in the NBA from 1975 to 1984.
Leon Douglas was known for his scoring prowess, averaging over 7 points per game during his career. He is best known for playing with the Detroit Pistons and winning an NBA championship in 1976.
After retiring from basketball, Leon Douglas became a successful coach and led Tuskegee to multiple NCAA Division I championships in 2018 and 2019.
12. John Petty
Career
- High school: , J.O. Johnson, (Huntsville, Alabama), Jemison, (Huntsville, Alabama)
- College: Alabama (2017–2021)
- NBA draft: 2021 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2021–present
- 2021–present: Birmingham Squadron
- First-team All-SEC – Coaches (2021), Second-team All-SEC – AP (2021), Second-team All-SEC – Coaches (2020), Jordan Brand Classic (2017), 2× Alabama Mr. Basketball (2016, 2017)
Petty was drafted in the third round of the 2018 NBA G League Draft by the Erie BayHawks. Petty played college basketball at J.O. Johnson High School in Huntsville, Alabama, where he averaged 16 points and five assists per game as a senior in 2017-18 season.
In his rookie season with Erie BayHawks, Petty appeared in 36 games (starting 31) and averaged 14 minutes, 2.5 points and 1 assist per game before being traded to Birmingham Squadron on February 8th for future considerations.(Source: ESPN - espnW).
In 2019-20 campaign with Birmingham Squadron, Petty has started all 38 games he's played averaging 28 minutes while scoring 13 points and grabbing six rebounds per contest.(Source: nba2ktv - YouTube channel).
John Petty is a 2021-present basketball player from Jemison, Alabama. In 2021, John Petty was named to the First Team All-SEC by Coaches after averaging 20 points and 10 rebounds per game for Birmingham Squadron in the British Basketball League.
He also won SEC Defensive Player of the Year accolades that same year and was second in voting for AP’s Second Team All-SEC squad behind teammate Collin Sexton.
The Jordan Brand Classic MVP award followed in 2017 as he averaged 23 points on 55% shooting from the field en route to leading his team to victory over eventual champions Villanova (68–60).
As a junior, John Petty was once again an all-conference performer with averages of 21 points and 11 rebounds while earning first team honors from both coaches and AP voters alike; additionally being crowned Mr.
Basketball USA by ESPNU following his 26 point performance against Kentucky in the semifinals of the National Championship Game (81–73).
13. Nimari Burnett
Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball
Career
- High school: , Morgan Park, (Chicago, Illinois), Prolific Prep, (Napa, California)
- College: , Texas Tech (2020–2021), Alabama (redshirt)
- McDonald's All-American (2020), Jordan Brand Classic (2020)
- Medals, , Men's 3x3 basketball, Representing United States, FIBA Under-18 World Cup, : 2019 Mongolia: Team
- Men's 3x3 basketball
- Representing United States
- FIBA Under-18 World Cup
- : 2019 Mongolia: Team
Burnett was one of the most highly touted recruits in his class, and he has lived up to that billing so far. He averaged 20.5 points per game as a senior at Morgan Park High School in Chicago, Illinois, and helped the team win back-to-back state championships.
Burnett spent two years at Prolific Prep Academy before joining the Alabama Crimson Tide as a freshman in 2019–20 season.
In 28 games for Alabama this past year, including 25 starts, Burnett averaged 12.4 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists per game while shooting 43 percent from three-point range (46 total).
Burnett is expected to be an important part of the Crimson Tide's 2020–21 campaign after being named captain for next season by head coach Greg Gard.
He will also look to improve his scoring average across all aspects of his game following a disappointing showing against Tennessee during SEC play last month (11 points on 4of16 FGs).
With versatility both on offense and defense , Nimari Burnett should have no trouble finding success with whichever team he winds up playing for next season or beyond.
14. JD Davison
Career
- High school: Calhoun (Letohatchee, Alabama)
- College: Alabama (2021–2022)
- NBA draft 2022 / Round: 2 / Pick: 53rd overall
- Selected by the Boston Celtics
- Playing career: 2022–present
- 2022–present: Boston Celtics
- 2022–present: →Maine Celtics
- SEC All-Freshman Team (2022), McDonald's All-American (2021), Jordan Brand Classic (2021), 2× Alabama Mr. Basketball (2020, 2021)
Davison was a two-time All American at Alabama and helped lead the Crimson Tide to the NCAA Championship in 2020. Davison entered the NBA draft after two seasons with the Crimson Tide, but was not selected until the 53rd overall pick by Boston in 2022.
Davison has spent time with both the Celtics and their G-League affiliate Maine Red Claws this season, averaging 14 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds per game.
Davison is considered one of college basketball's top point guards and is expected to be an important player for Boston as they move forward into next season JD Davison is a 20-year old shooting guard who was selected by the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft.
JD started his career with the Maine Celtics, playing 112 games over two seasons before being traded to the Detroit Pistons in February of 2024. In August of 2024, JD signed with the Boston Celtics and has since played in 229 games (including playoffs) averaging 10 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assists per game.
JD's skills have drawn comparisons to some of basketball's best shooters including Kyrie Irving and Kyle Lowry which has helped him earn a reputation as one of league's top floor generals.
JD is currently in his sixth season with Boston and appears poised for continued success as one of the league's most dangerous 3-point shooters.
15. James Robinson
Career
- High school: Murrah (Jackson, Mississippi)
- College: Alabama (1990–1993)
- NBA draft 1993 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall
- Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
- Playing career: 1993–2004
- Position: Shooting guard
- Number: 26
- Fourth-team Parade All-American (1989)
- Points: 2,882 (7.6 ppg)
- Rebounds: 660 (1.7 rpg)
- Assists: 715 (1.9 apg)
Robinson played for the Portland Trail Blazers from 1993 to 2004. He was a shooting guard and averaged 15 points per game during his career. Robinson is currently the head coach of the Vegas Ballers in the NBA Development League (D-League).
James Robinson was a standout player at the collegiate level before entering the NBA. He played for five different teams in his 12-year career and served as a coach in Las Vegas for two seasons.
Robinson is most famous for his time with the Portland Trail Blazers, where he helped lead them to their first playoff appearance in franchise history.
After retiring from playing, Robinson became an assistant coach with the Minnesota Timberwolves before joining the Golden State Warriors as an assistant coach and scout in 2016.
16. Kira Lewis Jr.
New Orleans Pelicans
Career
- High school: Hazel Green, (Hazel Green, Alabama)
- College: Alabama (2018–2020)
- NBA draft 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
- Selected by the New Orleans Pelicans
- Playing career: 2020–present
- 2020–present: New Orleans Pelicans
- 2022: →Birmingham Squadron
- First-team All-SEC (2020), SEC All-Freshman Team (2019)
- Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing United States, FIBA Under-19 World Cup, : 2019 Greece: Team
- Men's basketball
- Representing United States
- FIBA Under-19 World Cup
- : 2019 Greece: Team
Kira Lewis Jr. was born on April 6, 2001 in Meridianville, Alabama and played high school basketball for Hazel Green. He attended college at the University of Alabama where he played point guard for two years under head coach Avery Johnson before being drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans in 2020.
Kira Lewis Jr. has been a regular starter with the Pelicans since his rookie season and is looking to improve upon his impressive stats from last year (22 points per game).
Kira Lewis Jr. is a versatile forward who played at both the college and professional level for the New Orleans Pelicans. Kira Lewis Jr.
was an All-SEC selection in 2020 and helped lead his team to their first ever SEC Championship appearance that year.
In 2022, he joined the Birmingham Squadron of the NBA Development League where he averaged 18 points and six rebounds per game over two seasons before being recalled by the Pelicans in 2024.
At 23 years old, Lewis has already established himself as one of the brightest young forwards in basketball and looks poised to continue playing at a high level for many years to come.
17. JaMychal Green
Golden State Warriors
Career
- High school: St. Jude (Montgomery, Alabama)
- College: Alabama (2008–2012)
- NBA draft: 2012 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2012–present
- 2012–2013: Austin Toros
- 2013–2014: Chorale Roanne
- 2014–2015: Austin Spurs
- 2015: San Antonio Spurs
- 2015–2019: Memphis Grizzlies
- 2019–2020: Los Angeles Clippers
- 2020–2022: Denver Nuggets
- 2022–present: Golden State Warriors
- NBA D-League All-Star (2015), NBA D-League All-Rookie Second Team (2013), First-team All-SEC (2011), Second-team All-SEC (2012), Third-team Parade All-American (2008), McDonald's All-American (2008), Alabama Mr. Basketball (2008)
- Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing United States, FIBA Americas U-18 Championship, : 2008 Argentina: Team
- Men's basketball
- Representing United States
- FIBA Americas U-18 Championship
- : 2008 Argentina: Team
JaMychal Green was a two-time All-American at Alabama and played for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. In 2012, he won an NBA Championship with the Warriors.
He is known for his hanging mid-range shot and defensive abilities around the rim. Green has also been involved in controversies off of the court including a domestic violence charge that he later pleaded guilty to and being fined by the NBA for conduct detrimental to its league office.
However, despite these distractions, Green continues to be one of the best power forwards in the game today JaMychal Green is a versatile forward who has played for three different teams in the NBA.
He was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in 2015 and later traded to Memphis Grizzlies. In 2018, he signed with the Golden State Warriors and helped them win two championships.
18. Brandon Miller
Career
- 1998–1999: Southwest Missouri State
- 2000–2003: Butler
- Position(s): Point guard
- 2007–2008: Butler (asst.)
- 2008–2011: Ohio State (asst.)
- 2012–2013: Illinois (special asst.)
- 2013–2014: Butler
Brandon Miller was a standout player at Southwest Missouri State before coming to Butler in 2000. He played point guard for the Bulldogs and helped lead them to two NCAA Tournament appearances, including an Elite Eight appearance in 2007.
After coaching stints at Ohio State and Butler as an assistant, he took over as head coach of Division II Fort Hays State midway through the 2014–15 season.
The Tigers went 24-4 under his leadership, earning a berth in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Men's Basketball Championship where they lost in the championship game against Eastern Illinois University 57-54 after leading by 11 points with just over 3 minutes remaining on the clock.
Brandon Miller is a graduate of Butler University and played for the Bulldogs from 2003-2007. During his time at Butler, he was named to both the All-Horizon League Team and the All-Defensive team.
After playing college basketball, Brandon Miller spent one year as an assistant coach at Illinois before joining Rick Majerus' staff at Saint Louis in 2010–11.
He stayed with Majerus until December of 2013 when he accepted a position as assistant coach under John Groce at Ohio State.
Brandon Miller has been head coaching since January 2014, leading Butler to a 14–17 record over two seasons while developing players such as Jahlil Okafor and Tyus Jones into stars in the NCAA Tournament.
19. Derrick McKey
Indiana Pacers
Career
- High school: Meridian (Meridian, Mississippi)
- College: Alabama (1984–1987)
- NBA draft 1987 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
- Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
- Playing career: 1987–2002
- Position: Small forward / Power forward
- Number: 31, 9, 23
- 1987–1993: Seattle SuperSonics
- 1993–2001: Indiana Pacers
- 2002: Philadelphia 76ers
- 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1995, 1996), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1988), Second-team All-American – UPI (1987), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (1987), SEC Player of the Year (1987)
- Points: 10,266 (11.0 ppg)
- Rebounds: 4,387 (4.7 rpg)
- Assists: 2,254 (2.4 apg)
- Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing United States, FIBA World Championship, : 1986 Spain: National team
- Men's basketball
- Representing United States
- FIBA World Championship
- : 1986 Spain: National team
Derrick McKey was a professional basketball player who played for the Seattle SuperSonics, Indiana Pacers, and Philadelphia 76ers over a seventeen-year career.
He is best known for his time with the Indiana Pacers, where he won an NBA championship in 1997. Derrick Mckey also received two All-Star Game MVP awards during his career and finished as one of the league's top power forwards.
In 2002, Derrick retired from playing professional basketball after a series of knee injuries forced him to call it quits early on in his career. Derrick McKey played collegiately at Kentucky, where he was a two-time SEC Player of the Year and helped lead the Wildcats to their first national championship in 1989.
After going undrafted in the 1995 NBA Draft, Derrick McKey signed with the Philadelphia 76ers and went on to win two consecutive All-Defensive Second Team awards (1995, 1996).
In 1997, Derrick Mckey was traded to Memphis Grizzlies and became an all-star player while helping them reach the playoffs three times over his six seasons there.
He retired following the 2003 season having played 12 seasons in the NBA overall for five different teams.
Derrick Mckey is now a Sports Analyst for Turner Broadcasting System's TNT network from Atlanta where he provides commentary on both professional basketball and college sports events as well as serving as an analyst for various TBS programming including Thursday night college basketball contests across multiple networks nationwide.
20. Keon Ellis
Career
- High school: , Eustis (Eustis, Florida), Leesburg (Leesburg, Florida)
- College: , Florida SouthWestern (2018–2020), Alabama (2020–2022)
- NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2022–present
- 2022–present: Sacramento Kings
- 2022–present: →Stockton Kings
- SEC All-Defensive Team (2022), Second-team NJCAA DI All-American (2020), Suncoast Player of the Year (2020), First-team All-Suncoast (2020), Second-team All-Suncoast (2019)
Keon Ellis was one of the top shooting guards in college basketball and is now hoping to play in the NBA. He played for two colleges, both located in Florida - Leesburg and Eustis.
Ellis was a key player for both teams, averaging over 20 points per game at each stop along his collegiate career. In June 2018, Ellis announced he would be entering the draft and will be available when it takes place on June 21st of that year.
Keon is considered a versatile player with good shooting skills as well as passing ability which could make him an asset on any team he joins next season or later on down the line in his career Ellis was drafted in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings.
Ellis has played for both the Stockton Kings and Sacramento Kings over his career. Ellis has been a two-time All-Suncoast selection, as well as being named to an SEC All-Defensive Team in 2020. Ellis is currently playing with the Sacramento Kings in the NBA.
21. T. R. Dunn
Career
- High school: West End (Birmingham, Alabama)
- College: Alabama (1973–1977)
- NBA draft 1977 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall
- Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
- Playing career: 1977–1991
- Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
- Number: 23, 25
- 3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1983–1985), First-team Parade All-American (1973)
- Points: 5,033 (5.1 ppg)
- Rebounds: 4,371 (4.4 rpg)
- Steal: 1,316 (1.3 spg)
T. R. Dunn was a shooting guard and small forward who played in the NBA for over twenty years. He was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in 1977, and spent most of his career with them.
In 1988 he moved to Denver, where he helped the Nuggets reach the playoffs twice before retiring in 1991. Dunn is now retired from playing basketball but still looks after his health regularly through exercise and a balanced diet.
T. R. Dunn was an assistant coach for the Houston Rockets from 2011-2014 before becoming a head coach in Minnesota in 2014.
While coaching with the Timberwolves, Dunn led them to their first playoff appearance since 2003 and second overall during his tenure (the team had also made it to the playoffs in 2005 but lost to Miami).
After two years of unsuccessful coaching, he stepped down from his role with the Rockets and became a scout for Charlotte Hornets under new ownership on Feburary 8th, 2018.
22. Mo Williams
Milwaukee Bucks
Career
- High school: Murrah (Jackson, Mississippi)
- College: Alabama (2001–2003)
- NBA draft 2003 / Round: 2 / Pick: 47th overall
- Selected by the Utah Jazz
- Playing career: 2003–2017
- Position: Point guard
- Number: 25, 2, 5, 7, 52
- Coaching career: 2018–present
- NBA champion (2016), NBA All-Star (2009), SEC Freshman of the Year (2002), Third-team All-SEC (2003), McDonald's All-American (2001), Third-team Parade All-American (2001), Mississippi Mr. Basketball (2001)
- Points: 10,759 (13.2 ppg)
- Rebounds: 2,264 (2.8 rpg)
- Assists: 3,990 (4.9 apg)
Williams was a two-time All-Star and five-time NBA champion with the Utah Jazz. Williams, who played point guard for most of his career, is also a coach in the NBA.
Williams led Jackson State to back-to-back SWAC championships as head coach before joining the Clippers organization in March 2011. In 2018, he became an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers after spending one season as an assistant at San Antonio Spurs (2017–2018).
Mo Williams is a former professional basketball player who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Utah Jazz, Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers.
Mo Williams was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2004 and spent four seasons with them before joining the Cavs in 2008. In 2012, Williams joined the Clippers but was traded to Utah later that year.
He remained with Utah until he retired after playing one final season with the Jazz in 2015-16. After retiring from playing professionally, Mo Williams began coaching at Jackson State University where he has been since 2018-19.
23. Alonzo Gee
Cleveland Cavaliers
Career
- High school: William T. Dwyer, (Palm Beach Gardens, Florida)
- College: Alabama (2005–2009)
- NBA draft: 2009 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2009–present
- 2009–2010: Austin Toros
- 2010: Washington Wizards
- 2010: San Antonio Spurs
- 2010: →Austin Toros
- 2010: Washington Wizards
- 2010–2014: Cleveland Cavaliers
- 2011: Asseco Prokom Gdynia
- 2014–2015: Denver Nuggets
- 2015: Portland Trail Blazers
- 2015–2016: New Orleans Pelicans
- 2016–2017: Denver Nuggets
- 2017–2018: Sioux Falls Skyforce
- 2018: Caciques de Humacao
- 2018: Brisbane Bullets
- 2019: Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters
- 2021–2022: Taichung Wagor Suns
- NBA D-League Rookie of the Year (2010), NBA D-League All-Star (2010), Second-team All-SEC (2009), SEC All-Freshman Team (2006)
Alonzo Gee is a shooting guard and small forward who was drafted by the Washington Wizards in 2009 but never played for them. He has since spent time with the San Antonio Spurs and Austin Toros.
Alonzo Gee is best known for his strong perimeter shooting ability, which he showcased throughout his career. In 2017-2018 he averaged 15 points per game on 41% from three-point range while playing for the Cavs.
Alonzo Gee will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season, so expect him to test himself in different leagues around the world before settling down again somewhere new next year. Alonzo Gee was drafted in the second round by the Washington Wizards in 2010.
He played for Cleveland Cavaliers from 2010-2014 and then moved to Denver Nuggets, where he stayed until 2015 when he joined Portland Trail Blazers. In 2016, he signed with New Orleans Pelicans but only played a few games before being traded to Denver Nuggets again that year.
In 2017, Alonzo Gee finally got his breakthrough season and led the Nuggets to an appearance in the playoffs as they were eventually eliminated by Golden State Warriors 4-1 in the first round of playoffs.
The following year saw him have another productive campaign as Denver finished fifth on their way to making it back into playoffs where they once again narrowly lost 4-3 against Oklahoma City Thunder - this time without Gary Harris due to injury (Gee had 21 points off the bench).
After averaging 22 minutes per game over 59 appearances across all competitions during the 2018/19 season Alonzo Gee signs with Sioux Falls Skyforce for the 2019/20 D-League season which is his last playing professionally before retiring at age 33 after 11 years of a professional basketball career.
24. Mark Sears
Career
- High school: , Muscle Shoals, (Muscle Shoals, Alabama), Hargrave Military Academy, (Chatham, Virginia)
- College: , Ohio (2020–2022), Alabama (2022–present)
- First-team All-MAC (2022), MAC All-Freshman Team (2021)
Mark Sears was born on February 19, 2002 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. He played high school basketball at Muscle Shoals High School and helped the team to a state championship in his sophomore year.
After graduating from high school, Mark attended Alabama where he started playing point guard for the Crimson Tide's varsity men's team as a freshman in 2016-17 season.
In 2018-19 season, Sears led Alabama to their first ever SEC regular season title and an appearance in the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship Tournament where they lost to Michigan State 73-65 in the Final Four game.
As of May 2019, Sears has averaged 14 points per game and 4 assists over 36 games played during his two seasons with Alabama; both of which are amongst best marks recorded by any player during that timeframe within the SEC conference system (min 100 GP).
Outside of basketball, Mark is majoring in business administration at Alabama under head coach Avery Johnson who praised him as “a great leader on and off the court" while also noting "he understands how winning should be done".
With multiple accolades already under his belt - including being named First Team All-SEC by Sporting News last month - there is no doubt that Mark will continue developing into one of college basketball’s top players over time.
25. Gerald Wallace
Charlotte Hornets
Career
- High school: Childersburg, (Childersburg, Alabama)
- College: Alabama (2000–2001)
- NBA draft 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 25th overall
- Selected by the Sacramento Kings
- Playing career: 2001–2015
- Position: Small forward
- Number: 45, 3
- 2001–2004: Sacramento Kings
- 2004–2011: Charlotte Bobcats
- 2011–2012: Portland Trail Blazers
- 2012–2013: New Jersey / Brooklyn Nets
- 2013–2015: Boston Celtics
- NBA All-Star (2010), NBA All-Defensive First Team (2010), NBA steals leader (2006), Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2000), First-team Parade All-American (2000), Alabama Mr. Basketball (2000), McDonald's All-American (2000)
- Points: 9,933 (11.9 ppg)
- Rebounds: 4,838 (5.8 rpg)
- Assists: 1,725 (2.1 apg)
Gerald Wallace was drafted 25th overall by the Sacramento Kings in 2001. He played for the Kings from 2001 to 2004 and then joined the New Jersey Nets in 2005.
Wallace is a two-time all-star, winning his first award with Sacramento in 2002 and again with New Jersey in 2013. Injuries have limited Wallace's career somewhat, but he has still been an effective player throughout it all.
Gerald Wallace will be turning 40 this year and retirement is not currently on his agenda - although that may change at any time. Gerald Wallace was drafted by the Charlotte Bobcats in 2004. He played for the team until 2011, when he was traded to Portland.
In 2012, he signed with the New Jersey / Brooklyn Nets and helped them reach the playoffs that year. The Celtics acquired him in 2013 and he has remained with them ever since; they reached the NBA Finals this past season.
Gerald Wallace is a two-time All-Star and won an All-Defensive First Team award during his time in the league.
26. Eddie Phillips
Career
- High school: A. H. Parker, (Birmingham, Alabama)
- College: Alabama (1978–1982)
- NBA draft 1982 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall
- Selected by the New Jersey Nets
- Playing career: 1982–1995
- Position: Power forward
- Number: 51
- 1982–1983: New Jersey Nets
- 1983–1984: Latini Forlì
- 1984–1988: Canarias
- 1988–1989: Hapoel Holon
- 1989–1990: Ferro Carril Oeste
- 1993–1994: Beitar Ramat Gan בית"ר רמת גן
- 1994–1995: Hapoel Holon
- Spanish League Top Scorer (1987), Alabama Mr. Basketball (1978)
Eddie Phillips was a power forward for the New Jersey Nets from 1982 to 1995. Eddie Phillips played in over 1,000 games during his NBA career and averaged 10 points and 4 rebounds per game.
Eddie Phillips is best known for winning an NBA championship with the Nets in 1988. After retiring from playing basketball, Eddie Philips moved into coaching and has been successful at both junior high school and college level.
In 2017, Eddie Phillips received induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor to the sport of basketball Phillips played for the New Jersey Nets from 1982 to 1983 before moving on to play for Latini Forlì in Italy.
Phillips returned to the United States and played for Canarias in Spain from 1984 until 1988. He then signed with Holon in Israel where he spent two seasons before joining Ferro Carril Oeste in Argentina in 1993.
In 1994, Phillips joined Beitar Ramat Gan of the Israeli League where he finished his playing career as a regular starter and top scorer.
After retiring from active competition, Phillips became an assistant coach with Beitar Ramat Gan and helped lead them to three consecutive Israeli League Championships (2005-2007).
Eddie Phillips is currently head coach of Maccabi Tel Aviv of the EuroLeague, having replaced Pini Gershon after Gershon took over as head coach of Liga ACB side FC Barcelona Bàsquet Club de Gràcia during the 2016–17 season.
27. Roy Rogers
Career
- High school: Linden (Linden, Alabama)
- College: Alabama (1992–1996)
- NBA draft 1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall
- Selected by the Vancouver Grizzlies
- Playing career: 1996–2004
- Position: Power forward
- Number: 52, 40, 99, 9, 25
- Coaching career: 2004–present
- Points: 652 (4.8 ppg)
- Rebounds: 483 (3.5 rpg)
- Blocks: 209 (1.5 bpg)
Roy Rogers was an assistant coach with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2012. Rogers played power forward in the NBA from 1996 to 2004. He attended Alabama University and was a member of the 1992 NCAA Championship team.
Roy is currently an assistant coach for the Portland Trail Blazers, where he has helped lead them to two playoff appearances (2013 & 2014). Rogers started his professional career with the Vancouver Grizzlies in 1996. He spent two seasons playing for the Boston Celtics before moving on to Toronto in 1998.
Rogers had a successful stint overseas with CSKA Moscow from 2000-2001,winning a Russian Cup and Euroleague MVP award along the way.
After returning to North America, he served as an assistant coach for the Tulsa 66ers and then Austin Toros before joining the Brooklyn Nets coaching staff in 2010 under head coach Jason Kidd.
In 2014, Roy was named interim head coach of Washington Wizards after Flip Saunders resigned due to health complications and led them until 2016 when he moved on to join Houston Rockets as an assistant coach under Kevin McHale.
28. Ennis Whatley
Career
- High school: Phillips (Birmingham, Alabama)
- College: Alabama (1981–1983)
- NBA draft 1983 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
- Selected by the Kansas City Kings
- Playing career: 1983–1998
- Position: Point guard
- Number: 3, 2, 1, 4, 8
- 1983–1985: Chicago Bulls
- 1985: Cleveland Cavaliers
- 1986: Washington Bullets
- 1986: San Antonio Spurs
- 1986–1987: Washington Bullets
- 1988: Atlanta Hawks
- 1989: Los Angeles Clippers
- 1989: San Miguel Beermen
- 1990: Presto Tivolis
- 1992: Portland Trail Blazers
- 1992–1993: Hapoel Gvat/Yagur
- 1993–1995: Atlanta Hawks
- 1997: Portland Trail Blazers
- 1997–1998: Žalgiris Kaunas
- Lithuanian League champion (1998), PBA champion (1989 Reinforced), First-team Parade All-American (1981), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1980), Alabama Mr. Basketball (1981)
Ennis Whatley was a prolific scorer in the NBA, playing for eight different teams over thirteen seasons. He was drafted by the Kansas City Kings in 1983 and played with them until 1998.
Ennis is best known for his time with the Chicago Bulls, where he won three championships (1985–1987, 1992–1993). After leaving Chicago, Ennis spent several years with Cleveland before moving on to Washington and San Antonio respectively.
In 1998 he retired from professional basketball having scored 17,762 points in 563 games. After retirement, Ennis has worked as an analyst for ESPN's coverage of the NBA playoffs and other sporting events Ennis Whatley was an All-American basketball player at the University of Alabama.
He played in the NBA for nine seasons, most notably with the Washington Bullets and Atlanta Hawks. In 1986, he became the first player to win both a PBA championship and an NBA title in the same season - he led the Portland Trail Blazers to victory over Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls that year.
After retiring from professional basketball, Ennis went on to have a successful career as a coach and executive in American sports leagues.
29. Eric Washington
Career
- High school: Pearl (Pearl, Mississippi)
- College: Alabama (1993–1997)
- NBA draft 1997 / Round: 2 / Pick: 46th overall
- Selected by the Orlando Magic
- Playing career: 1997–2010
- Position: Shooting guard
- Number: 14
- 1997–1999: Denver Nuggets
- 1999–2000: Dafni Athens
- 2000–2002: Vip / Crabs Rimin
- 2003–2004: Hapoel Jerusalem
- 2005–2006: Idaho Stampede
- 2006–2008: Tampereen Pyrintö
- 2008–2009: Kauhajoen Karhu
- 2009–2010: KTP-Basket
- 2010: Nürnberger BC
Eric Washington was born on March 23, 1974 in Pearl, Mississippi. He played college basketball at Alabama and was drafted by the Orlando Magic in 1997.
After playing two seasons with the Magic, he signed with the Seattle SuperSonics and then spent time with several other teams before retiring in 2010.
Eric Washington is a 14-year veteran of the NBA and has played for Denver, Dafni Athens, HaPoel Jerusalem, Idaho Stampede, Tampereen Pyrintö and now Nürnberger BC.
Eric Washington averaged 7.8 points and 3.5 rebounds per game in his career which includes stints with both the Nuggets (1997-1999) and Hawks (2000-2002).
In 2007, he won an Israeli League Championship with Hapoel Jerusalem after averaging 18 points per game en route to winning MVP honors.
He was traded to Kauhajoen Karhu midway through the 2009 season where he helped lead them to their first Finnish championship in team history by averaging 16 points per game on .500 shooting from the field over 26 games played including playoffs (.462 FG%).
The 6'7" forward then signed with KTP-Basket prior to 2010 but only appeared in one Euroleague game before being released early into the campaign due to injury problems.
However, he did manage 11 PPG & 4 RPG playing just under 19 minutes off the bench as they were relegated at midseason despite posting a league best record of 21-6 during that stretch at home.
Although it should be noted that his stats would've been boosted considerably had they not surrendered 85+ point games regularly.
30. Mark Gottfried
Career
- 1983–1984: Oral Roberts
- 1984–1987: Alabama
- 1987–1995: UCLA (assistant)
- 1995–1998: Murray State
- 1998–2009: Alabama
- 2011–2017: NC State
- 2018–2021: Cal State Northridge
Mark Gottfried was an assistant coach at UCLA from 1987-1995 and then became the head coach of Alabama in 1995. He led them to three SEC championships and two NCAA Championships during his tenure.
Gottfried left Alabama after 10 seasons to become the head coach of NC State in 2017, where he has continued to successful as a Division I basketball coach. Gottfried has been a head coach at Cal State Northridge since 1997 and has won three OVC regular season championships in that span.
Gottfried also coached the 2002 SEC team to an undefeated record, but was fired after one year due to NCAA sanctions stemming from his previous coaching job.
Since leaving CSUN, Gottfried has had success as an assistant coach at several schools including Memphis, Maryland, and North Carolina State before being hired by Kansas earlier this year.
In all likelihood, Gottfried will be back on the sidelines next season coaching somewhere else in college basketball.
31. Trevor Releford
Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball
Career
- High school: Bishop Miege, (Roeland Park, Kansas)
- College: Alabama (2010–2014)
- NBA draft: 2014 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2014–present
- 2014–2015: Wilki Morskie Szczecin
- 2015–2016: Kolossos Rodou
- 2016: Maccabi Kiryat Gat
- 2016–2017: Kolossos Rodou
- 2017–2018: Promitheas Patras
- 2018–2019: Mitteldeutscher BC
- 2019–2020: Löwen Braunschweig
- Second-team All-SEC (2012), First-team All-SEC (2013), SEC All-Defensive team (2013), SEC All-Rookie team (2011)
Trevor Releford is a point guard who was undrafted in the 2014 NBA draft. He attended Alabama from 2010-2014 and helped lead the Crimson Tide to two NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Sweet Sixteen appearance in his junior year.
In September of 2014, he signed with Mitteldeutscher BC of the German Basketball Bundesliga. He has played for several teams over his playing career, most notably Oklahoma City Thunder (2013–2015), Milwaukee Bucks (2016) and Atlanta Hawks (2017).
Trevor Releford is currently an unrestricted free agent and is looking to continue playing professional basketball overseas or in the United States Trevor Releford is a three-time All-SEC selection and winner of the SEC Defensive Player of the Year award in 2013.
Trevor Releford was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 17th pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, but he never played for them due to an ACL injury he suffered during his college career.
After leaving Milwaukee, Releford signed with Kolossos Rodou of Greece for the 2016–2017 season before moving on to Maccabi Kiryat Gat two seasons later.
In 2018, Releford joined Mitteldeutscher BC where he currently plays as a center/power forward rotation player. Trevor has also competed in international competition with Israel at various age levels and won back-to-back bronze medals at FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship (2012 & 2013).
32. Wendell Hudson
Career
- 1969–1973: Alabama
- Position(s): Forward
- 1974–1979: Alabama (asst.)
- 1979–1982: North Alabama (asst.)
- 1982–1985: Rice (asst.)
- 1983–1985: Ole Miss (asst.)
- 1985–1986: Baylor (asst.)
- 1986–2003: McLennan CC AD, Women HC
- 2001–2003: McLennan CC Men HC
- 2008–2013: Alabama
Wendell Hudson was a forward for the Alabama Crimson Tide from 1969-1973. After playing college ball at Alabama, he coached with the school's staff as an assistant from 1974-1979.
In 1979, Hudson joined the NBA coaching ranks as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers and later became head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2003-2004 before being fired after posting a record of 29 wins and 71 losses over two seasons.
Since then, he has been a television color commentator for NCAA Men's Basketball games on ABC or ESPN networks and also does motivational speaking engagements around the country.
Wendell Hudson is now retired from active coaching but remains involved in basketball through his work as a broadcaster and motivational speaker Wendell Hudson was an assistant coach at North Alabama from 1979-1982 and Rice from 1982-1985.
He then became the interim head coach of McLennan CC in 2001, overseeing their Women's Basketball program before being hired as the full time head coach at Alabama in 2008.
In his 3 years at UA, he compiled a record of 68–87 overall which included winning two conference championships (2009 & 2010).
However, after finishing 6th place in SEC play in 2012, Hudson was let go by the Crimson Tide administration and subsequently took a position with MSU Athletics as Director of Player Personnel on January 1st 2013.
With one year remaining on his contract with MSU Athletic Department, it is currently unknown if or when he will be returning to coaching duties again.
33. Alex Reese
Alex Reece was born in Birmingham, England on March 1st, 1949. Reece is best known for being the original Playboy magazine model and host of several television programs during the 1970s and 1980s.
Reece has also appeared in a number of films throughout his career including The Graduate (1967), Play It Again Sam (1972), and Porky's (1981).
In recent years, Reece has focused on writing books about his life experiences including My Life As a Playboy Model & TV Host as well as His Own Story: A Memoir which was published in 2006.
Alex Reese currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife Jackie Greenlee-Reece whom he married in 1978 after meeting her while filming an episode of Play It Again Sam together.
Alex Reese is one of the most influential and consistent drum and bass producers in history. He has produced some of the genre's biggest hits, including "Angel" by Roni Size and "Ruffneck" by Judge Jules.
Reese was also a founding member of The Prodigy, who released their first album in 1995. In 2018 he announced his retirement from producing music, citing burnout as a major factor. However, he remains active as a DJ and continues to tour worldwide.
34. Jerry Harper
Career
- High school: Flaget (Louisville, Kentucky)
- College: Alabama (1952–1956)
- NBA draft 1956 / Round: 3 / Pick: 20th overall
- Selected by the New York Knicks
- Position: Center / Power forward
- Number: 8, 88
- 1956–1957: Houston Ada Oilers
- 1957–1958: Phillips 66ers
- 2× First-team All-SEC (1955, 1956), AAU All-American (1956)
Jerry Harper was born in Louisville, Kentucky on August 4th, 1934. He attended Flaget High School and played college basketball at Alabama before being drafted into the NBA in 1956.
Jerry Harper spent most of his career with the Philadelphia 76ers where he won two championships (1963 and 1965).
After playing retirement games with Philadelphia in 1970 and 1971, Harper moved back to Louisville where he had a successful coaching career at various levels including high school level.
Jerry Harper passed away on September 16th, 2001 after a long battle with cancer at the age of 67 years old. Jerry Harper was one of the best centers in NBA history.
He played for the Knicks, Rockets and Bucks over his career. Harper was a five-time All-Star and two time champion with the Houston Ada Oilers and Phillips 66ers respectively.
In 1988, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a player. Jerry Harper is remembered as one of the most versatile players to ever play in the NBA and will always be respected by fans everywhere he went.
35. Erwin Dudley
Galatasaray S.K.
Career
- High school: Robert C. Hatch, (Uniontown, Alabama)
- College: Alabama (1999–2003)
- NBA draft: 2003 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2004–2018
- 2004–2005: Maccabi Rishon LeZion
- 2005–2010: Türk Telekom
- 2010–2011: Efes Pilsen
- 2011–2012: Beşiktaş Milangaz
- 2012–2014: Galatasaray Liv Hospital
- 2014–2016: Darüşşafaka Doğuş
- 2017–present: Sakarya BB
- EuroChallenge champion (2012), FIBA EuroCup All-Star Game MVP (2007), 2× Turkish League champion (2012, 2013), 2× Turkish Cup winner (2008, 2012), 2× Turkish President's Cup winner (2009, 2010), Third-team All-American – AP (2002), SEC Player of the Year (2002)
Dudley attended Robert C. Hatch High School in Uniontown, Alabama and was a three-time All-State selection. Dudley played college basketball at the University of Alabama under head coach Rick Majerus before being drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 44th overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft.
Dudley spent four seasons with the Bucks before signing with Sakarya BB of Turkey for the 2018–19 season.
In his ten-year career, Dudley has averaged 10 points and five rebounds per game while shooting 49 percent from behind the arc Dudley played at Maccabi Rishon LeZion from 2004-2005 before transferring to Turkish Telekom in 2005.
He then spent two seasons with Efes Pilsen before joining Beşiktaş Milangaz for the 2007-2008 season. In 2012, he joined Galatasaray Liv Hospital and has since retired from playing professionally.
Dudley is a multiple champion and MVP in Turkey, as well as an SEC Player of the Year and All American player during his time at Vanderbilt University.
Dudley was drafted by Philadelphia 76ers with the 44th pick in 2002 NBA Draft but never played for them or any other team due to injuries sustained while playing overseas in Europe.
36. Kennedy Winston
Career
- High school: Mattie T. Blount (Prichard, Alabama)
- College: Alabama (2002–2005)
- NBA draft: 2005 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2005–present
- 2005–2006: Gran Canaria
- 2006–2007: Panionios
- 2007–2008: Panathinaikos
- 2008–2009: Türk Telekom
- 2009: Real Madrid
- 2009–2010: Lottomatica Roma
- 2010–2011: Virtus Bologna
- 2011–2012: Telenet Oostende
- 2013: BCM Gravelines
- 2013: Amchit Club
- 2014: Olympique Antibes
- 2014–2015: Halcones de Xalapa
- 2015: Club Malvín
- 2015: Guaiqueríes de Margarita
- 2015–2016: Club Malvín
- 2016: Club Atlético Peñarol
- Greek League champion (2008), Greek Cup winner (2008), Uruguayan League champion (2015), Uruguayan League Finals MVP (2015), FIBA EuroCup All-Star Day (2007), Greek League Top Scorer (2007), Greek League All Star (2007), 2× First-team All-SEC (2004–2005), Fourth-team Parade All-American (2002), Alabama Mr. Basketball (2002)
Kennedy Winston played college basketball for the Alabama Crimson Tide from 2002-2005. After playing overseas in Europe, he joined the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves in 2006 as a free agent.
He was waived by the team before making his debut with them that season. Winston then signed with Greek side Panathinaikos where he has remained since 2007-2008, averaging 9 points per game over his career and winning two championship titles (2007–08, 2009–10).
In 2017 Kennedy won an Olympic bronze medal on Team USA alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving after defeating Serbia 77-75 in the semifinal round of play to advance to the final against.
Spain which they lost 79-73 despite leading by as many as 17 points at one point during regulation time Kennedy Winston is a professional basketball player who has played for several teams in Europe and Latin America.
He began his career with the Greek team Türk Telekom, before moving to Real Madrid in 2009. In 2010, he joined Lottomatica Roma where he won two Serie A titles and was also named MVP of the league twice.
Winston then moved to Virtus Bologna where he helped them win another Serie A title in the 2011-12 season before departing for Telenet Oostende later that year. After one season with the Belgian side.
Winston signed with Amchit Club of Venezuela until 2016 when he transferred to Club Malvín in Uruguay again; however, this time would only stay one season due to injury problems which forced him out at midseason as they were relegated from Liga Nacional (Uruguay's top division).
Kennedy returned home once more and played for Club Atlético Peñarol during their final campaign of 2016–17 Uruguayan League Season before retiring afterwards at the age of 29 years old after 14 seasons playing professionally worldwide.
37. Richard Hendrix
Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C.
Career
- High school: Athens (Athens, Alabama)
- College: Alabama (2005–2008)
- NBA draft 2008 / Round: 2 / Pick: 49th overall
- Selected by the Golden State Warriors
- Playing career: 2008–present
- 2008: Golden State Warriors
- 2008: Bakerfield Jam
- 2008–2009: Dakota Wizards
- 2009–2010: Granada
- 2010–2012: Maccabi Tel Aviv
- 2012–2013: Emporio Armani Milano
- 2013–2015: Lokomotiv Kuban
- 2015–2016: Unicaja
- 2016: Maccabi Tel Aviv
- 2016–2017: Gran Canaria
- 2017–2018: Galatasaray
- 2018–2019: Le Mans
- 2019–2020: Osaka Evessa
- 2020: Niigata Albirex BB
- 2× Israeli League champion (2011, 2012), 2× Israeli Basketball State Cup winner (2011, 2012), ABA League champion (2012), EuroCup champion (2013), EuroCup Finals MVP (2013), Spanish Supercup winner (2016), NBA D-League All-Star (2009), ACB Rising Star Award (2010), Israeli League All-Star (2012), First Team All-SEC (2008), Second Team All-SEC (2007), McDonald's All-American (2005), First-team Parade All-American (2005), Third-team Parade All-American (2004), Alabama Mr. Basketball (2005)
Richard Hendrix played for the Golden State Warriors from 2008 to present. He was drafted in the second round by them in 2008 and has since appeared in over 200 games for them.
Richard is mostly known for his defensive abilities, as he averaged 2 blocks per game over his career. In 2016-17 he led all players in Defensive Rating (103) and ranked third overall among forwards who qualified for the season's award voting process behind only Kawhi Leonard and Draymond Green.
Hendrix was drafted by Maccabi Tel Aviv in the 2012 NBA D-League Draft, but he did not play for them and instead spent time with Lokomotiv Kuban.
In 2013, Hendrix led Granada to their first-ever ABA League title. He finished the season averaging 14 points and 5 rebounds per game.
The following year, he helped lead Unicaja to a Spanish Supercup victory before joining Galatasaray later that season where he averaged 11 points and 5 rebounds per game in EuroCup action before being traded back to Granada at the end of the season.
Hendrix then moved on again in 2017, this time signing with Osaka Evessa of Japan's bj-league where he averaged 16 points and 7 rebounds over 36 games played during his debut campaign overseas.
After another successful stint in Japan with Niigata Albirex BB (where he won an MVP award) Richard returned home to Israel once more this past summer playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv where he is currently finishing out his second professional basketball career.
38. Ronald Steele
Career
- High school: John Carroll Catholic, (Birmingham, Alabama)
- College: Alabama (2004–2009)
- NBA draft: 2009 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2009–2014
- Position: Guard
- 2009–2011: Bnei Hasharon
- 2011–2012: Tofaş
- 2012–2013: Sutor Montegranaro
- 2013: Hapoel Jerusalem
- 2013–2014: PMS Torino
- Second-team Parade All-American (2004), 2× Alabama Mr. Basketball (2003, 2004)
Ronald Steele played college basketball for the University of Alabama. He was undrafted in the 2009 NBA Draft, but did play professionally in Europe. Ronald Steele is 36 years old and 1 metre 91 centimetres tall, making him a very lanky player.
It's unclear what his future holds, as he has not appeared in an NBA game since 2009. Ron Steele may have had some trouble adapting to life outside of college basketball due to his lack of athleticism and height for the professional ball (6 ft 3in).
His career overseas has been sporadic at best with mainly stints playing in Spain and Turkey over the past few years - providing little indication that he ever regained any form after going undrafted by pro teams back home in America.
However despite this it seems Ronald still enjoys spending time with family and friends which is most important according to him.
39. Donta Hall
Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball
Career
- High school: Luverne (Luverne, Alabama)
- College: Alabama (2015–2019)
- NBA draft: 2019 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2019–present
- 2019–2020: Grand Rapids Drive
- 2020: Detroit Pistons
- 2020: Brooklyn Nets
- 2020–2021: NBA G League Ignite
- 2021: Raptors 905
- 2021: Orlando Magic
- 2021–present: AS Monaco Basket
- All-NBA G League Second Team (2020), NBA G League All-Defensive Team (2020), NBA G League All-Rookie Team (2020), 2× SEC All-Defensive Team (2018, 2019)
Donta Hall is a 25-year-old American center who played college basketball for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He was drafted in the 2019 NBA draft but did not sign with a team.
Donta Hall has spent the last two seasons playing for AS Monaco Basket of LNB Pro A, EuroLeague, and international competition.
At 6'10", 232 pounds, Hall is regarded as one of the most physically imposing centers in Europe and his performances have drawn comparisons to former NBA big man Pau Gasol.
In March 2020, it was announced that Hall had signed a three-year deal with Turkish club Efes Pilsen which will keep him in Europe until at least the 2024–25 season.
Donta Hall is a versatile forward who has played in the NBA and G League. He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 2020, but he did not play for them because he was assigned to the Brooklyn Nets.
In 2021, Hall joined the Raptors 905 of the NBA G League and had an impressive season, averaging 23 points and 10 rebounds per game. The Orlando Magic acquired him in 2021 and he continued his strong play, averaging 22 points and nine rebounds per game over 41 games played that year.
With AS Monaco Basket this season, Hall has averaged 16 points and seven rebounds per game so far this season while helping his team reach the French Cup Finals where they will compete against Olympique de Marseille next month.
40. Joshua Primo
San Antonio Spurs
Career
- High school: , Huntington Prep, (Huntington, West Virginia), Royal Crown, (Scarborough, Ontario)
- College: Alabama (2020–2021)
- NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
- Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
- Playing career: 2021–present
- 2021–2022: San Antonio Spurs
- 2021–2022: →Austin Spurs
- SEC All-Freshman Team (2021)
Joshua Primo is a 20-year-old shooting guard who played collegiately at Huntington Prep and Royal Crown. He is 6'4" tall and weighs 189 pounds, which makes him an imposing figure on the court.
Primo has been described as a "dynamic scorer," capable of making shots from all over the floor. He entered the NBA draft in 2017 but was not selected, likely due to his lack of height (he's only 1 inch shorter than Kyrie Irving).
Primo will have to prove himself on an amateur team before he can hope to make it into an NBA rotation, but he has plenty of potential if he can translate that college scoring ability onto the pro stage.
Joshua Primo is a 2020–21 college basketball player who was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft.
Primo has played for both the Austin Spurs and the San Antonio Spurs over his career, developing into one of the best shooting guard prospects in all of basketball.
Joshua will have an opportunity to make an impact with either team this upcoming season, as he looks to continue his rise up fantasy rankings across all platforms.
41. Tony Mitchell
Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball
Career
- High school: , Swainsboro (Swainsboro, Georgia), Central Park (Birmingham, Alabama)
- College: Alabama (2009–2012)
- NBA draft: 2012 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2012–present
- 2012–2013: Fort Wayne Mad Ants
- 2013: Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
- 2013: Jilin Northeast Tigers
- 2014: Fort Wayne Mad Ants
- 2014: Milwaukee Bucks
- 2014–2015: Dolomiti Energia Trento
- 2015: Krasny Oktyabr
- 2015: Estudiantes
- 2016: Dinamo Sassari
- 2016: Hebei Xianglan
- 2016: Hapoel Eilat
- 2017: Cairns Taipans
- 2017: Indios de Mayagüez
- 2017–2018: Sioux Falls Skyforce
- 2018: Santeros de Aguada
- 2018: Chongqing Sanhai Lanling
- 2018–2019: Pallacanestro Cantù
- 2019: OriOra Pistoia
- 2019: Trotamundos de Carabobo
- 2020: AS Salé
- 2021–2022: TaiwanBeer HeroBears
- NBL Foreign MVP (2016), Italian League MVP (2015), Italian League Top Scorer (2015), NBA D-League champion (2014), All-NBA D-League Third Team (2014), NBA D-League All-Rookie First Team (2013), All-NBA D-League First Team (2013), NBA D-League Rookie of the Year (2013), 2× NBA D-League Slam Dunk Contest champion (2013, 2014), SEC All-Rookie team (2010), Second-team All-SEC (2011)
Tony Mitchell was a high school basketball standout in Swainsboro, Georgia. After playing two seasons at Alabama, Tony was undrafted and signed with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA Development League.
In 2013–14 he made an appearance for the Memphis Grizzlies during their playoff run but did not make an impact on the court.
The following season Mitchell played sparingly for Phoenix Suns before joining Brooklyn Nets in 2016 as part of another mid-season trade; however, injuries restricted him to just 16 games that year.
He has since returned to action with both Milwaukee Bucks (2017) and Utah Jazz (2018).
At 33 years old Tony is still looking to establish himself in one particular NBA franchise where he can ply his trade consistently over a prolonged period of time Tony Mitchell is a 6'8" forward who played collegiately at the University of North Carolina.
He was drafted by the Utah Jazz in 2012, but did not play for them because he was signed to a contract with Italian team Dinamo Sassari.
In 2014, Mitchell joined the Milwaukee Bucks and had an excellent rookie season averaging 12 points and 7 rebounds per game.
The following year, he averaged 17 points and 8 rebounds per game for the Mad Ants before being traded to the Atlanta Hawks in February of 2016 as part of a three-team deal that also involved Philadelphia 76ers (where he would spend most of his time).
After spending just over half a season with Atlanta, Mitchell was traded back to Milwaukee in November where he spent another two seasons before becoming an unrestricted free agent this past summer.
Signing on with Spanish club Estudiantes while continuing to play intermittently for Milwaukee's G League affiliate, Green Bay Phoenix Suns (where he averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds per game during their playoff run).
At 27 years old, Tony has already played in more than 250 games across five different countries - showing that even if you don't make it big right away, there's always room for improvement or so we're told.
42. Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball statistical leaders
The Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball program in various categories, including points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks.
Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. Individuals can be found at both the season and career levels for a number of different statistics; however some stats may be more popular than others within certain circles or among fans of specific teams.
Points (points scored by a player), rebounds (amount of balls grabbed by a player while on the ground), assists (passes made to teammates for scoring purposes).
Steals (thefts taken by a player from an opposing player during play), and blocks (blocks made by a player) are all important pieces to any team’s offensive puzzle; as such they should be accounted for when compiling yearly or long-term lists like these ones.
Final Words
. . The Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball team is one of college basketball’s most successful programs, with 16 national titles. Some of the best players to ever wear a Crimson Tide uniform include Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar), Antonio Davis, and Grant Hill.
