NCAA Basketball: Top 25 impact freshmen classes for 2023-24 season

16. Alabama Crimson Tide

The Tar Heels and Crimson Tide were in an offseason battle for Jarin Stevenson, a five-star power forward prospect in the 2024 class. He’s a 6’10 big man that can stretch the floor and shoot the ball at a high level. In the end, not only picked Alabama but also reclassified to play next season.

Stevenson is one of three new frontcourt players to reload after losing the likes of Brandon Miller, Noah Clowney, and Charles Bediako. Sam Walters is a four-star stretch forward prospect that can play both forward positions, while Mouhamed Dioubate is a 6’8 wing with plenty of athleticism and two-way potential.

Unfortunately, Dioubate recently suffered an offseason knee injury and his status for the 2023-24 campaign is unknown. That could benefit the last prospect in this group, Kris Parker. He’s a 6’6 wing and three-star prospect with high offensive upside. It’s not on the same level as Miller was last season but could develop into a good starter over time.

While none of these freshmen are projected to start since the Tide loaded up via the transfer portal this offseason, they should collectively serve as good depth. And Stevenson has the chance to be a “one and done” player if his adjustment into the NCAA Basketball season goes smoothly early on.