Overview

• Bouie becomes Alabama’s second 2026 pledge this week, joining Chris Washington Jr. to give the program two top-50 recruits in the cycle.
• He is ranked No. 33 in the ESPN 100 and No. 53 in the 247Sports Composite and plays at SPIRE Academy in Ohio.
• His decision followed a shortened process in which he listed eight finalists but visited only Tuscaloosa before committing.
• Bouie pointed to his rapport with head coach Nate Oats and assistant Preston Murphy and to the fit with Alabama’s fast, three-point-friendly offense.
• He averaged 15.5 points and 6.0 rebounds on the Nike EYBL circuit, logged 2.4 steals per game, and showed perimeter touch at Peach Jam, while Alabama plans to host additional top 2026 prospects this weekend as Oats’ run of ranked classes continues.