IU Basketball Eyes Alabama Forward Aiden Sherrell in Transfer Portal
Alabama forward Aiden Sherrell has entered the transfer portal. Multiple national outlets list Indiana among the schools tracking him.
Player profile and connections
Sherrell is 6-foot-11 and 255 pounds. He is from Detroit, Michigan, and is a 2024 McDonald’s All-American.
He has a recruiting connection to Indiana assistant coach Thomas Carr. That tie has fueled IU Basketball interest.
College production
As a sophomore in 2025-26, Sherrell started 34 games. He averaged 11.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game.
He ranked second in the SEC in blocks and 13th in Division I. His 76 blocks sit seventh on Alabama’s single-season list.
He shot 53.8% overall, 33.3% from three on 78 attempts, and 71.4% at the line.
Freshman season
In 2024-25, Sherrell played 36 games off the bench. He averaged 3.4 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.
He scored a season-high 12 points on Feb. 1 against Georgia. He hit two three-pointers in four games, including during NCAA Tournament play.
Freshman shooting splits were 51.1% overall, 33.3% from three on 42 attempts, and 46.3% on free throws.
Recruiting status and interest
Sherrell entered the portal with a do-not-contact designation. He has two years of eligibility remaining.
Reported suitors include Duke, LSU, Michigan, Michigan State, BYU, Baylor, North Carolina, Providence, Missouri and Indiana.
- ESPN ranked him No. 21 in the 2024 class.
- On3 listed him at No. 23.
- 247Sports placed him at No. 30.
Timing and next steps
The transfer portal formally opens April 7. Schools will decide how aggressively to pursue additions after the opening.
Expect continued tracking of Alabama forward Aiden Sherrell and broader IU Basketball interest as recruiting unfolds.
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