Alabama has secured a commitment from Drew Fielder, a top transfer center from Boise State. Fielder averaged 14.7 points and 5.7 rebounds last season, making him a significant addition to the Crimson Tide.
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Alabama secures commitment from Drew Fielder
Fielder transfers from Boise State
Averaged 14.7 points and 5.7 rebounds last season
Second Team All-MWC selection
Led Mountain West in shooting percentage
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Alabama reportedly lands commitment from top transfer center
That commitment comes from Drew Fielder, a transfer from Boise State. One of the top uncommitted players in the transfer portal, Fielder announced a commitment to Alabama on Monday afternoon, per Tipton.
Fielder comes to Tuscaloosa following a breakout 2025-26 season at Boise State where he started 30-of-32 games to average 14.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game on 54.7% shooting from the field, a percentage that led the Mountain West. The Boise State transfer was also a Second Team All-MWC selection who shot 40.9% from three, as well as 78.5% at the free throw line.
Prior to Boise State, Fielder originally began his collegiate career at Georgetown where he spent two seasons. Over those two years, Fielder averaged a combined 6.1 points and 4.2 rebounds per game on 47.2% shooting.
Listed at 6-foot-11, Fielder is currently ranked as the No. 53 overall player in the transfer portal, as well as the No. 9 center, per 247Sports. Coming out of high school, Fielder ranked as the No. 19 overall center in the 2023 class, per the 247Sports Composite rankings.
Fielder is now Alabama's fourth transfer portal addition this offseason, as well as the third in the frontcourt along with Kentucky's Brandon Garrison and Mississippi State's Jamarion Davis-Fleming. Alabama has also landed NC State's Cole Cloer on the wing.
Q&A
Who is Drew Fielder and what are his stats?
Drew Fielder is a transfer center from Boise State who averaged 14.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game last season.
What impact will Drew Fielder have on Alabama's basketball team?
Fielder's scoring ability and experience as a Second Team All-MWC selection are expected to enhance Alabama's performance in the upcoming season.
When did Drew Fielder announce his commitment to Alabama?
Drew Fielder announced his commitment to Alabama on Monday afternoon.
What were Drew Fielder's shooting percentages at Boise State?
Fielder shot 54.7% from the field, 40.9% from three-point range, and 78.5% from the free-throw line during his time at Boise State.
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