Alabama basketball preview weighs bigger roster, chemistry questions

Writing for Roll 'Bama Roll, the author previews Alabama's 2026-27 men's basketball roster and argues that Nate Oats rebuilt the frontcourt to address size and rebounding concerns. The piece frames the Tide as deep and physically imposing, with Aden Holloway and Amari Allen as established stars and Drew Fielder adding perimeter shooting from the frontcourt. It also raises questions about how quickly the newcomers will mesh, whether Alabama can improve defensively without losing its uptempo identity, and who will become the third scoring option.