Nate Oats announces two Alabama basketball players will redshirt

Ahead of Alabama’s 2024-25 basketball season opener, head coach Nate Oats announced that freshman Naas Cunningham and transfer Houston Mallette will be redshirting. This decision allows both players to focus on development and adapt to Alabama’s system without using up a year of eligibility. Cunningham, a top recruit, and Mallette, transferring from Pepperdine, add depth to a strong roster that currently ranks No. 2 in preseason polls. Oats emphasized that the team’s depth and strategic planning contributed to the redshirt choices【12†source】【12†source】.