Who's No. 1? New Bama Hoops Jersey Numbers Revealed
Who's No. 1? New Bama Hoops Jersey Numbers Revealed originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Alabama Crimson Tide have a new No. 1. And if you're at all familiar with the championship-or-bust mindset in Tuscaloosa, you know the locals concur with the iconoclastic southeastern philosopher Ricky Bobby: If you're not first, you're last.
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This has perhaps never been more true for Tide men's basketball after reaching their first-ever Final Four in 2024 and their third-ever Elite Eight this year.
Looking ahead to the 2025-26 campaign, taking over the jersey that the NBA-bound Mark Sears wore to First Team All-American heights last season for Nate Oats' squad is both an esteemed honor and a uniquely weighty burden.
Fortunately, a transfer wing with major upside took his talents to Tuscaloosa.
On Friday, Alabama basketball revealed its jersey numbers for the upcoming campaign courtesy of NIL collective Yea Alabama -- and former Miami Hurricane and McDonald's All-American Jalil Bethea is Bama's new No. 1.
Jan 29, 2025; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Jalil Bethea (3) reacts after scoring against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images © Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
2025-26 Alabama Basketball Jersey Numbers
0: Labaron Philon
1: Jalil Bethea
2: Aden Holloway
3: Latrell Wrightsell
4: Davion Hannah
5: Amari Allen
6: London Jemison
7: Taylor Bol Bowen
10: Keitenn Bristow
11: Preston Murphy Jr.
15: Noah Williamson
22: Aiden Sherrell
95: Houston Mallette
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Bethea, a native of Philadelphia, was a consensus five-star recruit in the class of 2024. Widely considered a can't-miss shooting guard prospect, he ultimately chose Miami over big-time programs like Kansas, Villanova, and -- of course -- Alabama.
After appearing in 31 games as a freshman, the 6-foot-5 wing averaged a modest 7.1 points and 2.1 rebounds in 19 minutes per contest. Consequently, he will need to put in work to win over hearts and minds in Tide country.
Oats granting him the vaunted Sears' jersey number, however, is a pretty spectacular vote of confidence.
Alabama compiled a 28-9 record in 2024-25, peaking at No. 1 in the AP Poll before ultimately earning a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Their season ended in the Elite Eight with an 85-65 drubbing at the hands of the Duke Blue Devils.
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With today's reveal, however, hope is one meaningful step closer to springing eternal in Tuscaloosa. Be warned, SEC rivals: Look out for No. 1.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
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