Updated April 9, 2026, 5:55 p.m. CT
- Alabama basketball’s Aiden Sherrell has formally entered the switch portal with a Do Not Contact tag.
- Sherrell, a 6-foot-10 ahead, has been a goal for a number of colleges after a powerful sophomore season.
- Potential locations for the Detroit native embody LSU, Indiana, Michigan, Michigan State, and Missouri.
- He averaged 11.1 factors, 6.2 rebounds, and a couple of.2 blocks per sport as a sophomore.
Alabama basketball huge man Aiden Sherrell’s switch is official.
According to a report by On3’s Pete Nakos, Sherrell entered the portal with a Do Not Contact tag on Thursday, April 9.
After a sophomore season averaging 11.1 factors, 6.2 rebounds and a couple of.2 blocks per sport, the 6-foot-10 shot blocker is rising rapidly as a goal for different colleges, together with different squads within the SEC.
Here are 5 groups to control, per Joe Tipton of On3.
LSU
The General is again in Baton Rouge. As coach Will Wade appears to be like to show round one of many worst packages within the convention, one of many keys will be an anchor to the Tigers’ frontcourt. Look no additional than Sherrell, who shifted from his pure place on the 4 and remodeled right into a dominant middle in 34 begins after solely coming off of the bench as a freshman.
Indiana
Five Hoosiers are within the portal after going 18-14 in Darian DeVries’ first season, leaving room for breakout expertise like Sherrell to take IU to the NCAA Tournament for the primary time since 2023.
Michigan (or Michigan State)
Sherrell is a local of Detroit, so naturally, these Big Ten powers would look to convey him dwelling. Michigan has the sting of a nationwide championship, however a middle might bridge the hole to a nationwide title for Michigan State, and Tom Izzo can maintain his personal in opposition to Dusty May.
Missouri
With Mark Mitchell out of the image, the Tigers will want somebody new to fill the ‘boss’ position of their offense. Sherrell is a real combo ahead, and he provides some measurement that may assist Mizzou stay one of many lengthier groups within the SEC.
Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for The Tuscaloosa News. She will be reached by way of e-mail at esmarr@usatodayco.com.
