Alabama basketball faces the highest expectations in program history this season. Fortunately for the Crimson Tide, head coach Nate Oats has one of the best rosters in school history to try and live up to them.

After taking the 2023-24 team on an unexpected Final Four run, the first time Alabama had ever advanced past the Elite Eight, Oats reloaded. On paper, the result of his efforts has the potential to be even better than last season’s team.

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

Labaron Philon

Year: Freshman

Position: Guard

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

What to know: Former Alabama Mr. Basketball at Baker in Mobile, finished his high school career at Link Academy in Missouri. Had committed to Auburn and Kansas before final flip to Alabama.

Mark Sears

Year: Graduate

Position: Guard

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

What to know: Opted to return to Alabama for a final season instead of entering the NBA Draft. One of the key stars during the Crimson Tide’s Final Four run last season.

Aden Holloway

Year: Sophomore

Position: Guard

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

What to know: Transferred within the Iron Bowl of Basketball from Auburn this offseason. Earned SEC all-freshman honors last season, averaging 7.3 points, 2.7 assists and 1.5 rebounds per game for the Tigers.

Latrell Wrightsell Jr.

Year: Graduate

Position: Guard

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

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

Grant Nelson

Year: Graduate

Position: Forward

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

What to know: Another returnee who passed on the NBA Draft to return to Alabama. Played a huge 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

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

What to know: Tuscaloosa native who transferred to Alabama this offseason, but will miss time to start the season with an ankle injury. Was co-player of the year in the American Athletic Conference for South Florida last season, after beginning his college career at Kennesaw State.

Mouhamed Dioubate

Year: Sophomore

Position: Forward

Height/ Weight: 6-foot-7, 215

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

Clifford Omoruyi

Year: Graduate

Position: Center

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

What to know: Could make a huge impact for an Alabama team that struggled with interior defense last season. Transferred in from Rutgers, where he made the conference’s all-defensive team in 2023.

Jarin Stevenson

Year: Sophomore

Position: Forward

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

What to know: Starred in Alabama’s Elite Eight win over Clemson, with 19 points. Averaged 5.3 points and 2.7 rebounds throughout his freshman season.

Aiden Sherrell

Year: Freshman

Position: Forward

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

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

Naas Cunningham

Year: Freshman

Position: Forward

Height/ Weight: 6-foot-7, 175 pounds

What to know: Joins Alabama from Southern California Academy. Was ranked as the No. 62 overall recruit in the 2024 class by ESPN.

Derrion Reid

Year: Freshman

Position: Forward

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

What to know: The other 2024 McDonald’s All-American on the roster. Was ESPN’s No. 11 overall recruit in the 2024 class.

Max Scharnowski

Year: Graduate

Position: Forward

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

What to know: Walk-on at Alabama. Made 12 on-court appearances last season, scoring seven total points.

Houston Mallette

Year: Senior

Position: Guard

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

What to know: Transferred to Alabama from Pepperdine this offseason. Earned an honorable mention all-WCC nod last season.