Men's Basketball Signs Collins Onyejiaka to its 2025 Signing Class

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Head coach Nate Oats announced the signing of Collins Onyejiaka, who will continue his playing career at the Alabama men's basketball program starting in the 2025-26 season. Onyejiaka is the eighth member of the Crimson Tide's 2025 signing class that is ranked No. 4 in the country, according to 247Sports, that includes Amari Allen, Jalil Bethea, Taylor Bol Bowen, Keitenn Bristow, Davion Hannah, London Jemison and Noah Williamson.

2025 NLI Signing Class Notes

Ranked as the No. 4 overall signing class according to 247Sports and No. 8 by On3
Sixth consecutive top 15 signing class for head coach Nate Oats since arriving on campus
First time in program history UA has had six straight top 15 signing classes

Collins Onyejiaka | C | 6-11 | 270 | Boston, Mass. | The Newman School

Prep

Rated as a four-star prospect, the No. 2 prospect in Massachusetts and the No. 12 center in the country before reclassifying
Averaged 9.5 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per game during his junior season at The Newman School
Led Newman to its first NEPSAC championship during his junior season
Originally from Edo, Nigeria, Onyejiaka competed for Team New England and on the AAU Circuit
Competed at the 2025 NBPA Top 100 Camp

Nate Oats on Collins Onyejiaka: "Collins is a physical and imposing big who possesses great length at 6'11" with a 7'2" wingspan. Collins not only plays above the rim, but he also will be able to provide vertical pressure on the rim and will be able to offer some additional rim protection. Not only is he one of the best players out of Massachusetts but he is also a proven winner, having just led The Newman School to a NEPSAC championship."

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