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Alabama Commit Chase Lumpkin with Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats (right) and Preston Murphy (left)

Four-star guard Chase Lumpkin is the first member of the Crimson Tide's 2027 class.
Alabama Commit Chase Lumpkin with Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats (right) and Preston Murphy (left)

Alabama basketball has landed a commitment from four-star guard Chase Lumpkin, per multiple reports.

The 6-foot-4, 190-pounder from McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia, is a consensus top-30 prospect. He is ranked as the No. 26 player in the class of 2027, the No. 6 combo guard and the No. 3 recruit in the state of Georgia.

Lumpkin chose the Crimson Tide over Michigan, USC, Louisville, UConn, Villanova, Arizona State, Arkansas, Auburn, California, Cincinnati, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Miami, Ole Miss, Oregon, Rutgers, Tennessee, UCLA, Utah, Vanderbilt, SMU, East Carolina, Georgia State, Providence and San Diego, per 247 Sports.

He is considered the first member of the Crimson Tide's 2027 class. Fellow guard Anderson Diaz previously held that title, but he reclassified and is a member of this upcoming season's roster.

Lumpkin visited the Crimson Tide over the weekend, as head coach Nate Oats plus assistant coach Preston Murphy clearly made a great impression. This duo has been all about the guard/wing combo in their recruiting over the last year, as in addition to Diaz, the Crimson Tide's 2026-27 roster has three freshmen standing at 6-foot-6: Jaxon Richardson, Qayden Samuels and Tarris Bouie.

Yea Alabama, UA's NIL collective, released a message sent by Lumpkin following his commitment.

"After a lot of prayer, conversations with my family, and thinking about what I want for my future, I'm blessed to announce that I'm committing to the University of Alabama," Lumpkin wrote. "Alabama feels like home.

"I believe in Coach Oats, Coach Murphy, the coaching staff, the players, and what they're building. I'm excited about the culture, the development, the way they play, and the opportunity to compete at the highest level.

"I'm not going to Alabama just to be there. I'm going there to work, compete, and win. I'm ready to learn, get better, and give everything I have to the program. I'll represent Alabama the right way, both on and off the court.

"To the Alabama fans, I can't wait to meet you, play in front of you, and make some great memories. The goal hasn't changed. I didn't come this far to stop now. New chapter. Same mindset. Roll Tide."

**G Aden Holloway (pending legal matter)**G Preston Murphy Jr. (returning senior)G Anderson Diaz (freshman)W Jaxon Richardson (freshman)W Qayden Samuels (freshman)W Tarris Bouie (freshman)F Amari Allen (returning sophomore)F London Jemison (returning sophomore)F Keitenn Bristow (returning junior *pending redshirt*)F Cole Cloer (NC State transfer)F Jamarion Davis-Fleming (Mississippi State transfer)C/F Brandon Garrison (Kentucky transfer)C/F Drew Fielder (Boise State transfer)C Collins Onyejiaka (returning sophomore *pending redshirt*)C TJ St. Louis (freshman)

BamaCentral is keeping track of the Crimson Tide’s outgoing and incoming players and coaches right here ahead of next season.

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It was published on September 9, 2026 and last updated on October 9, 2026. The time of the story is shown in your own time zone on the page.

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