The dust from a very active offseason appears to have settled with the last of Alabama’s transfers finding their new home on Thursday.

With seven rotational players (at least 200 minutes played) departed to either other colleges or the NBA, the Crimson Tide will look a lot different the next time the public sees it on the court.

Nate Oats was tasked with replacing all but one of his starters as well his three assistants on the bench. Initial returns appear to credit Oats’ work with ESPN’s Jeff Borzello placing the Tide at No. 22 in his “way-too-early” rankings. But what exactly did Alabama lose from last year’s roster? And what did it gain to replace the likes of Brandon Miller, Noah Clowney and others?

SCORING / PLAYMAKING

More than 69% of Alabama’s offense from last season’s Sweet 16 run (3,004 points) is gone. The lion’s share came from Miller (695) and Clowney (347). Jahvon Quinerly provided a spark off the bench (8.8 ppg). Though not unusual for a team with multiple first-round draft picks, it still signals a massive change is underway.

The seven rotational players now elsewhere accounted for 65.5% of Alabama’s 3-pointers (232 of 354) and 73.8% of its assists. A hallmark of Oats’ analytical playstyle, the Tide rarely passed up the open deep ball. The Tide were able to spread out defenses with four potential shooters on the court, creating lanes for a drive-and-kick pass to an open man or letting Miller attempt a step-back 3-pointer.

Who fills in? There isn’t another Brandon Miller among the four incoming transfers or the five-player recruiting class. Yet, there should be enough offensive firepower to prevent a drastic drop-off. Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (from Cal State Fullerton) and Aaron Estrada (Hofstra) are quick guards that are coming off career-best years from 3-point range.

Oats’ guard rotation was in flux a year ago with Quinerly and Nimari Burnett returning from injury at different points of the year and Jaden Bradley eventually losing his starting role. Wrightsell and Estrada will need to be consistent as they work with returners Mark Sears and Rylan Griffen.

Wrightsell swished 38.3% of his 3-point attempts as a junior and Estrada made 70 3s in 31 games. Alabama will also be counting on its highest-profile transfer Grant Nelson (North Dakota State) to make an impact on both ends. He averaged 19.9 points last year and showed his ability to shoot 3s at a decent rate (26.9%).

DEFENSE / REBOUNDING

Not only is defensive guru Charlie Henry gone for a head coaching gig at Georgia Southern, but Alabama will miss the rim protection provided by Charles Bediako, Clowney and Miller. Alabama’s departing role players totaled 80.4% of its recorded blocks and often forced tough shots in the paint.

Sixty-six percent of Alabama’s rebounds have either transferred or graduated. Alabama’s opponents, especially those in March Madness, discussed the impact the Tide’s length has on every play.

Who fills in? While none of the new names should provide a one-to-one replacement of a coach or player, Oats found a suitable defensive mind in Ryan Pannone, one of his new assistants. The former G League coach brings his international experience with the game to the SEC. Nelson, at 6-foot-11, figures to be a big part of the defensive game plan.

Alabama will need Nelson to nearly average a double-double as he did a year ago while the rotation sorts itself out behind him. Three of the Tide’s big men from last season are gone, leaving Nick Pringle as an expected starter. Aside from them, Alabama will look to freshmen five-star Jarin Stevenson, four-stars Sam Walters and Mouhamed Dioubate and transfer Mohamed Wague.

Nick Alvarez is a reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @nick_a_alvarez or email him at [email protected].