St. Thomas More forward London Jemison verbally committed to play Division I men’s college basketball at the University of Alabama Saturday. Jemison, a former standout star at Northwest Catholic-West Hartford made his decision on the 247Sports Channel, choosing the Crimson Tide over other finalists Kansas and Louisville.

I chose Alabama to win basketball games and maximize my upside,” Jemison said. “Coach (Nate) Oats has had proven success developing talent—especially players with my phys

Jemison had a noteworthy offseason up to this point. He was named a standout at the NBPA Top 100 Camp by On3, and averaged 13.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game for Expressions Elite out on the Nike EYBL circuit. So far, Louisville has offered scholarships to 24 prospects in the Class of 2025. They have yet to land a commitment.

The Crimson Tide is fresh off the first Final Four appearance in program history. Alabama will begin the season Monday, Nov. 4 against UNC Asheville at Coleman Coliseum. First, the Crimson Tide will hold two exhibition games in the preseason, first against Wake Forest on Oct. 18 in Birmingham then one against Memphis on Oct. 28 in Huntsville.

With two four-star commits in London Jemison and Amari Allen, the Crimson Tide’s 2025 recruiting class already ranks No. 4 in the country.