Indiana Lands Commitment from Alabama Transfer Forward Aiden Sherrell

Hoosiers add major frontcourt piece for 2025-26 season.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 11:30pm

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Indiana men's basketball has landed a commitment from former Alabama forward Aiden Sherrell, a 5-star recruit from the class of 2024 who started all 32 games for the Crimson Tide last season. Sherrell, a 6'11" big man originally from Detroit, will join the Hoosiers for the 2025-26 campaign and provide a significant upgrade to their frontcourt.

Why it matters

Sherrell's commitment is a major win for new Indiana head coach Darian DeVries, who is looking to rebuild the Hoosiers' frontcourt after a challenging first season. The addition of Sherrell, a highly-touted prospect with substantial college experience, should bolster Indiana's interior presence and scoring ability.

The details

Sherrell spent his first two seasons at Alabama, where he made a major leap in production as a sophomore in 2025-26. He started all 32 games for the Crimson Tide, averaging 11.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game while shooting 52.9% from the field and 33.8% from 3-point range.

  • Sherrell committed to Indiana on April 15, 2026.
  • He will join the Hoosiers for the 2025-26 season.

The players

Aiden Sherrell

A 6'11" forward who spent his first two college seasons at Alabama, where he emerged as a starter and double-digit scorer as a sophomore.

Darian DeVries

The head coach of the Indiana men's basketball team, who is looking to rebuild the Hoosiers' frontcourt after a challenging first season.

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What they’re saying

“Aiden Sherrell is a major addition for our program and will provide a significant boost to our frontcourt. His combination of size, skill and experience will be invaluable as we continue to build towards our goals.”

— Darian DeVries, Head Coach, Indiana Men's Basketball

What’s next

Sherrell will join the Indiana program this summer and begin preparing for the 2025-26 season, where he is expected to play a key role in the Hoosiers' frontcourt rotation.

The takeaway

Sherrell's commitment is a major recruiting win for Indiana, as the Hoosiers add a highly-touted, experienced frontcourt piece who should provide an immediate boost to their interior presence and scoring ability. The addition of Sherrell is an important step in Coach DeVries' efforts to rebuild the Hoosiers' program.