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Alabama Basketball Adds Third Commit to 2026 Class
- Alabama secures a third commit for the 2026 class with Jaxon Richardson joining Bouie and Samuels.
- Richardson is a 6-foot-6, 205-pound small forward from Southeastern Prep, ranked among the top 25 recruits.
- Richardson picked Alabama over Creighton, USC and Ole Miss after an official visit on Sept. 13, 2025.
- Richardson is the son of former NBA player Jason Richardson and brother of Jase Richardson.
- Coach Nate Oats praised Richardson as an elite scorer and athlete who will help the Tide.
- The 2026 class already lists Bouie and Samuels as four-star commits at SF positions.
- Richardson joins a Tide class poised to grow as Alabama builds around versatile wings.
- The news comes from BamaCentral's coverage, with Hunter De Siver as the lead basketball writer.
- Richardson is listed as the No. 27 prospect in On3's rankings and No. 17 in ESPN100.
- The Alabama program has offered Richardson since July 2023 and hosted him on an official visit in 2025.
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