Five-star forward Zion Green committed to Alabama on Saturday, giving coach Nate Oats his second top-25 recruit in the 2027 class. Green, a 6-foot-9 forward from Philadelphia, took an official visit to Tuscaloosa in September and chose the Crimson Tide over Ole Miss, Oklahoma, and Kansas. He praised Alabama's facilities, including the video jumbotron used for film during practice, and coach Oats' up-tempo play style that fits his skill set.
Green, ranked No. 16 in the SC Next 100, transferred to AZ Compass Prep for his senior season and excelled on the Puma Pro16 Circuit. He shot nearly 73% inside the arc and 40% from three-point range. Oats now has the sixth five-star prospect since taking over in 2019, marking the third time in four classes Alabama has landed a top recruit.
Green joins Chase Lumpkin (No. 23) in the 2027 class. His length and versatility should contribute immediately on defense and the fast break. Alabama continues its momentum in recruiting, solidifying a class featuring two highly-touted forwards.
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