What Alabama basketball is getting in first 2027 commit
A recent official visit for 4-star Chase Lumpkin has resulted in a commitment for Alabama basketball. What to know.
Alabama basketball has secured its first commitment for the 2027 recruiting class with the announcement from 4-star guard Chase Lumpkin. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound combo guard from McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia, committed to head coach Nate Oats and the Crimson Tide on September 9, as reported by On3's Joe Tipton and later confirmed by Alabama's NIL collective.
Among the No. 26 player in the nation, Alabama outshined several other programs, including Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisville, Michigan, and USC. On September 8, Lumpkin shared photos from his visit to Tuscaloosa, where he met with the coaching staff.
Ranked sixth at his position and No. 3 in Georgia among guards, Lumpkin's commitment reinvigorates Alabama's 2027 class after Anderson Diaz, their lone commitment previously, reclassified to join the Crimson Tide for the 2026-27 season. With Lumpkin, the team now has a roster member with a 6-foot-8 wingspan and a proven high-volume scorer, as evidenced by his 17 points per game on the Nike EYBL circuit during the summer.
Scouts describe him as a versatile combo guard, showcasing his potential once some mechanical adjustments are made.
Lumpkin's commitment comes after an official visit during the weekend following Alabama football's home opener victory against ECU on September 5.
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