Thinking back to late October, we took a break in the middle of the college football season to examine how each Alabama Crimson Tide the transfer had been made up to that point in the year.
Well, now that we’re also approaching the middle of the college basketball season, why not do the same for Alabama’s offseason transfers on the hardwood?
During the past offseason, the Crimson Tide A year ago, a total of six players transferred from their Final Four team, including two names who started games for Alabama. Some of them were among Alabama’s best players, while others didn’t necessarily see as much action with the Crimson Tide.
Here’s a look at how each of these six names have performed so far this season with their respective new teams:
NOTE: Statistics mentioned are current as of Monday, December 23.
Rylan Griffen, Forward – Kansas Jayhawks
2024-25 Kansas Stats: 6.9 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 1.3 APG, 43.9 FG%, 33.3 3P%, 77.8 FT%
Starting with arguably the biggest name, Griffin started 33 of 36 games for Alabama a year ago, and so far this season he has started 7 of 10 games for the Kansas Jayhawks. Griffen hasn’t necessarily posted the same numbers as a year ago, however, averaging just 6.9 PPG on 33.3% shooting from three, with a majority of his stats down across the board. compared to a year ago.
2024-25 South Carolina Stats: 10.3 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 1.5 APG, 65.6 FG%, 72.1 FT%
A part-time starter for Alabama last season, Pringle has started all 12 games for the South Carolina Gamecocks so far this season in which he is enjoying a career year. Pringle has been one of South Carolina’s best players so far this year, averaging 10.3 PPG and 6.8 RPG on 65.6% shooting from the field, along with a game-high career-high 72.1% from the free-throw line.
Sam Walters, forward – Michigan Wolverines
2024-25 Michigan Stats: 5.4 PPG, 1.7 RPG, 43.1 FG%, 35.7 3P%, 1,000 FT%
As a freshman last season at Alabama, Walters appeared in 37 total games on the bench for the Crimson Tide, and so far this season with the Michigan Wolverinesthe striker plays a similar role in 12 matches. Coming off the bench for the Wolverines, Walters is once again averaging 5.4 PPG on 35.7% shooting from three, and is also a perfect six for six on free throw attempts.
Mohamed Wague, Center – Oklahoma Earlier
2024-25 Oklahoma Stats: 2.9 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 76.5 FG%, 85.7 FT%
Wague appeared in 33 games a year ago during his lone season at Alabama, starting in eight. Now with the Oklahoma EarlyWague has appeared in 11 games off his bench in which he has a similar stat line to a year ago at 2.9 PPG and 2.7 RPG, while also shooting a career-high 76 .5% on the ground.
Davin Cosby, guard – Wake Forest Demon Deacons
2024-25 Wake Forest stats: 6.8 PPG, 1.5 RPG, 36.5 FG%, 32.4 3P%, 50 FT%
Cosby appeared in 22 games on the bench for Alabama last season, but has since joined the Wake Forest Demon Deacons where he has started 9 of 13 games so far this year. As of right now, Cosby is currently averaging a career-high 6.8 PPG on 36.5% shooting from the field.
Kris Parker, Forward – Villanova Wildcats
2024-25 Stats at Villanova: 3.2 PPG, 1.7 RPG, 44.8 FG%, 29.4 3P%, 58.8 FT%
Finally, after not seeing action a year ago at Alabama as a freshman, Parker has appeared in a total of 13 games off the bench for the Villanova Wildcats this season. Over that span, Parker is averaging 3.2 PPG on 44.8% shooting from the field.
This article was originally published on Roll Tide Wire: How Every Offseason Alabama Transfer Has Fared So Far This Season
