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Anderson Diaz reclassifies to 2026 to join Alabama basketball team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 7:15 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Anderson Diaz reclassifies to 2026 to join Alabama basketball team

Summary

Point guard Anderson Diaz has reclassified from the 2027 recruiting class to the 2026 class, allowing him to join Alabama for the upcoming season. The Bronx native, standing at 6-foot-1, is moving up to fill the gap left by Labaron Philon, who is entering the NBA. Diaz, previously committed to Alabama in May, was ranked the No. 30 overall recruit in the 2027 class and is now set to be re-evaluated in his new class. He had multiple offers but chose Alabama due to strong relationships with the coaching staff.

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By the Numbers

•Diaz committed to Alabama in May as a 2027 recruit.
•He is ranked as the No. 9 point guard nationally.
•His reclassification allows him to help Alabama immediately.
•Diaz previously played for Overtime Elite in Georgia.
•He received offers from multiple top programs before choosing Alabama.

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7:15 PMYahoo Sports — 4-star PG Alabama commit Anderson Diaz reclassifies to 2026

What they're saying

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Four-star Alabama point guard commit Anderson Diaz has reclassified into the 2026 class to play for the Crimson Tide this season, source told Rivals. The 6-foot-1 Bronx, New York native, who most recently played for Overtime Elite (GA), pledged to Nate Oats and Alabama in May, originally committing as a 2027 prospect. He’ll now help […]
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