Alabama basketball scored a major recruiting win on Wednesday, locking up a commitment from one of the 2026 class’ top players. Qayden Samuels will join the Crimson Tide for the 2026-27 season. He became the Crimson Tide’s second commitment in the 2026 class. Samuels joined forward Tarris Bouie in the Alabama class. The Crimson Tide and Gators are scheduled to tip off at noon CT that day, and will be aired on ABC.