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Yohane Kabongo commits to Alabama basketball program

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 6:58 PM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Yohane Kabongo commits to Alabama basketball program

Summary

Four-star center Yohane Kabongo has committed to Alabama, announcing his decision on November 8, 2026. The 6-foot-9 senior from DME Academy in Florida chose the Crimson Tide over offers from Tennessee and Mississippi State, among others. Ranked as the No. 78 recruit in the 2027 class, Kabongo averaged 17.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game last season, despite missing AAU play this summer due to an injury. His commitment adds depth to Alabama's 2027 recruiting class, which includes four-star guard Chase Lumpkin and four-star small forward Zion Green.

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•Yohane Kabongo is a 6-foot-9 center from DME Academy, Florida.
•He is ranked No. 78 overall and No. 10 among centers for the 2027 class.
•Kabongo averaged 17.3 points and 8.5 rebounds last season.
•He chose Alabama over Tennessee and Mississippi State.
•Kabongo becomes Alabama's third commitment for the 2027 class.

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6:58 PMYahoo Sports — 4-star C Yohane Kabongo commits to Alabama

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Four-star center Yohane Kabongo has committed to Alabama, he announced. The 6-foot-9 senior out of DME Academy (FL) chose the Crimson Tide over Tennessee, Mississippi State, and others. [ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage ] Kabongo, originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is ranked as the […]
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