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Alabama basketball adds guard Anderson Diaz to 2026-27 roster

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 11:30 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Alabama basketball adds guard Anderson Diaz to 2026-27 roster
Summary

Alabama basketball has secured 4-star guard Anderson Diaz, who is reclassifying from the 2027 recruiting class to join the team a year early. Diaz, a promising talent from Overtime Elite, was previously committed to Alabama on May 21. Standing 6-foot-1 and weighing 180 pounds, he averaged 17.2 points, 6.9 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game in his final season with the Cold Hearts. His addition fills a spot in the roster for the upcoming season as revealed by assistant coach Preston Murphy.

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  • •Anderson Diaz reclassifies to join Alabama's 2026-27 roster.
  • •He previously committed to Alabama on May 21.
  • •Diaz averaged 17.2 points per game in Overtime Elite.
  • •He is ranked as the No. 6 point guard in the 2026 class.
  • •His addition follows coach Preston Murphy's social media hint.
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  • 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Three things to know about surprise addition to Alabama basketball 2026-27 roster
What they're saying
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Alabama basketball assistant coach Preston Murphy had a surprise in store when it came to former 2027 prospect Anderson Diaz.

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