Alabama lands No. 18 ranked basketball recruit Qayden Samuels

Posted Jan 28, 2026
Class of 2026 small forward Qayden Samuels, the No. 18-ranked prospect in the 2026 basketball recruiting class, committed to Alabama on Wednesday afternoon. The 6-foot-5 wing from Bishop McNamara (Md.) chose the Crimson Tide over Georgetown and took official visits to both programs. Samuels is one of the most prolific scorers in the class of 2026. (247 Sports)

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