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Alabama reportedly lands commitment from ACC transfer forward
TL;DR
NC State transfer forward Cole Cloer has committed to Alabama for the 2026-27 season. Cloer, a 6-foot-7 wing, did not play for NC State and was previously ranked as the No. 34 small forward in his class.
Key points
- Cole Cloer transfers from NC State to Alabama
- Cloer is a 6-foot-7 forward with strong athleticism
- He was ranked No. 34 small forward in the class of 2026
- Cloer did not play any games for NC State
- He will join Alabama for the 2026-27 season
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NC State transfer forward Cole Cloer has officially committed to Alabama, per Yea Alabama.
At 6-foot-7, 190 pounds, Cloer is a talented wing with excellent size and athleticism. The forward, who enrolled early at NC State back in January, never appeared in a game for the Wolfpack, and decided to enter the transfer portal after former head coach Will Wade departed for LSU earlier this offseason.
Alabama was also listed as one of Cloer’s top schools prior to his NC State commitment as well, and the forward will now spend his freshman season with the Crimson Tide in 2026-27.
Cloer was ranked as the No. 34 small forward and the No. 85 overall player from the class of 2026, per the 247Sports Composite rankings. He was ranked as the No. 16 overall player out of Florida as well where he attended IMG Academy.
Alabama will more than likely continue to add talent via the transfer portal as the offseason progresses, as the Tide have started to reload following the departure of a multitude of players.
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This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: NC State transfer forward Cole Cloer commits to Alabama basketball
Q&A
Who is Cole Cloer and what are his stats?
Cole Cloer is a 6-foot-7, 190-pound forward who was ranked as the No. 34 small forward in the class of 2026.
Why did Cole Cloer transfer from NC State to Alabama?
Cloer transferred after former head coach Will Wade left NC State for LSU, and he had previously listed Alabama as a top school.
What impact will Cole Cloer have on Alabama's basketball team?
As a talented wing with excellent size and athleticism, Cloer is expected to contribute significantly to Alabama's roster in the 2026-27 season.
