Alabama basketball lands No. 22 Davion Hannah for 2025 class

Top-25 senior Davion Hannah committed to Alabama on Friday, giving Nate Oats his third four-star recruit in the 2025 class.

Hannah chose the Crimson Tide over four finalists that also included Cincinnati, Missouri and Ohio State.

“I love their culture,” Hannah said. “I want to be a part of what they do and how they do it. They win consistently and are coming off a Final Four. Coach Oats prepares his players for the NBA. Everything they do translates.”

Hannah made her official visit to Tuscaloosa in late August before traveling to see her other finalists and then making a second visit to Alabama. Since then, the Tide have had the advantage in their recruiting. The combination of Oats and his recent track record gave Alabama the advantage.

“I built a great relationship with Coach Oats,” Hannah said. “He's a great guy off the court and a no-nonsense guy on the court. He makes sure you do things the right way and I respect that. The atmosphere on campus is great. It's a great family with the student body, the fans and the athletes.”

Hannah, ranked No. 22 in the ESPN 100 for 2025, becomes the third top-25 recruit to commit to Alabama in his last two recruiting classes. Over the last five classes, the Crimson Tide has landed 15 ESPN 100 prospects, six of them ranked in the top 25.

Hannah, a 6-foot-4 guard from Milwaukee who plays at Link Academy (Missouri), averaged 14.8 points and 4.5 rebounds with Team Herro on the Nike EYBL circuit last spring, then averaged 13.4 points and 5.0 rebounds at the Nike Peach Jam in July. He got to the free throw line at a high rate over the summer, attempting 32 free throws in five Peach Jam games.

Alabama's emphasis on layups and 3-pointers and Hannah's comfort and effectiveness playing with pace should be a suitable combination. He plays with an aggressive mentality and stands out in the open field with the ball in his hands due to his speed and ability to pressure the defense. He is one of the best in his class at driving against a closeout and can get his shot off by creating space or elevating his jumper.

His perimeter shot continues to improve, but he needs more consistency at the next level on his jump shot. Currently he feels more comfortable shooting off the dribble.

Hannah is the third member of Alabama's Class of 2025, and all three are considered four-star recruits. He is the highest-ranked prospect of the group, joining London Jemison (No. 48) and Amari Allen.

Oats and his staff are still expected to be busy in 2025, with AJ Dybantsa (No. 1), Brayden Burries (No. 11), Mikel Brown Jr. (No. 12) and Mouhamed Sylla among those on his roster. goals.