Alabama Lands Top 25 Guard Chase Lumpkin | Birmingham News

Alabama basketball just pulled off a major recruiting coup by landing five-star guard Chase Lumpkin, their first commitment of the 2027 class. Ranked No. 25 overall and sixth among combo guards by 247Sports, Lumpkin chose the Crimson Tide over powerhouse programs like Michigan and Villanova. Standing at 6-foot-3 and 190 pounds, the McEachern standout brings elite skill and serious upside to Tuscaloosa, signaling strong momentum for Alabama’s upcoming class. His decision underscores the growing appeal of Coach Nate Oats’ program and sets a high standard for future recruits. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/20d110c3915706a7