The Crimson Tide will be down yet another body from the 2024-25 men’s basketball season next year, with freshman forward Derrion Reid entering the transfer portal, according to Matt Zenitz of 247 Sports.

Reid, 6-foot-8, 220-pound small forward from Grovetown, Georgia, averaged six points, 2.8 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game for the Crimson Tide last season while shooting 45 percent from the floor and 26.3 percent from three-point range.

He is the fourth Alabama men’s basketball player to enter the transfer portal from the Tide’s Elite Eight run this season, joining fellow freshman Naas Cunningham, forward Mouhamed Dioubate, and forward Jarin Stevenson as Tide players in the transfer portal. Dioubate is the only one who has committed to a new school already, playing his 2025-26 men’s basketball season for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats.

Reid was a five-star McDonald’s All-American as a senior in high school, ranking as the No. 10 overall player according to 247 Sports composite rankings. He committed to Alabama over Florida State and his hometown team, the Georgia Bulldogs. He committed to Nate Oats and the Crimson Tide in December 2023 and was signed as a part of Alabama’s star-studded 2024 recruiting class.

Alabama has already earned three commitments from the transfer portal, with Bucknell big man Noah Williamson, Florida State Forward Taylor Bol Bowen, and Miami guard Jalil Bethea all committing to the Crimson Tide.

​Derrion Reid, a freshman forward for the Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball team, has entered the NCAA transfer portal as of April 13, 2025. This development adds to a series of roster changes for Alabama’s basketball program during the offseason.​

Reid, born on June 27, 2006, in Grovetown, Georgia, began his high school career at Grovetown High School, where he averaged 9.8 points and 3.4 rebounds per game during his sophomore season, contributing to the team’s Class 6A state championship. He transferred to Prolific Prep in Napa, California, for his senior year, earning a spot in the 2024 McDonald’s All-American Boys Game. Reid was a consensus five-star recruit, ranked as the No. 22 overall player and No. 8 small forward in the 2024 class. He committed to Alabama in December 2023, choosing the Crimson Tide over offers from Florida State and Georgia. ​

In his freshman season (2024-2025), Reid played in 17 games, starting three. He averaged 7.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game over 16.9 minutes, shooting 44.0% from the field and 26.5% from three-point range. However, his season was marred by injuries, including a re-aggravated ankle injury that sidelined him for multiple games in January 2025. Head coach Nate Oats expressed concerns about Reid’s health, emphasizing a cautious approach to ensure Reid’s long-term well-being. ​

entered the transfer portal in April 2024, becoming the sixth player to do so. Wague’s season was also impacted by injuries, limiting his effectiveness. Additionally, freshman forward Sam Walters announced his intention to transfer in April 2024. Walters, a 4-star recruit from Florida, averaged 5.4 points per game and shot nearly 40% from three-point range during his freshman year. ​

In response to these departures, Coach Oats and his staff have been active in the transfer portal, aiming to bolster the team’s roster for the upcoming season. They have secured commitments from guard Houston Mallette (Pepperdine), guard Chris Youngblood (South Florida), and guard Aden Holloway (Auburn). The coaching staff is also pursuing additional talent, including Rutgers’ Clifford Omoruyi, to address roster gaps. ​

The Crimson Tide’s recent roster changes underscore the dynamic nature of college basketball rosters, influenced by factors such as player development, injuries, and the transfer portal. As the team adapts to these changes, fans and analysts will be keenly watching how Coach Oats navigates the offseason to assemble a competitive squad for the 2025-2026 season.​