Alabama
Scout Report
When a top-40 national recruit chooses to commit early to a powerhouse program, it signals both confidence in their ability and trust in their destination.
Background
Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, Tarris Bouie made the pivotal decision to transfer to SPIRE Academy to elevate his game against elite national competition. The 6-foot-6 small forward has thrived in SPIRE's demanding environment, sharing the court with some of the nation's most coveted prospects. His journey from Charlotte to one of prep basketball's premier destinations has positioned him perfectly for his next chapter in Tuscaloosa.
Playing Style
Bouie possesses the ideal frame and versatility that modern college programs covet in a wing player. At 6-6, he has the size to create mismatches against smaller defenders while maintaining the mobility to guard multiple positions on the defensive end. His basketball IQ and court awareness allow him to make smart decisions in transition and half-court sets. Playing alongside elite talents like King Gibson and Aiden Derkack at SPIRE has sharpened his ability to complement star players while still making his own impact on winning.
Recruitment
With 18 Division I offers from programs like Michigan, Georgia, NC State, and Virginia Tech, Bouie had his pick of quality destinations before ultimately committing to Alabama. His early commitment to the Crimson Tide demonstrates confidence in coach Nate Oats' system and Alabama's trajectory as a national contender. The versatile wing projects as a multi-year contributor who could develop into a key piece of Alabama's championship aspirations.
Updated Feb 17, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Career Journey
Alabama
COLLEGE
SPIRE Academy
PREP SCHOOL
Career Highlights
Alabama basketball signee Tarris Bouie has elite bounce
Alabama basketball signee Tarris Bouie compared to Brandon Miller profile
Alabama basketball signee Tarris Bouie made things official in November following September commitment
Alabama commit Tarris Bouie finished with 17 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 assists in win over AZ Compass Prep
Tarris Bouie had 17 points in Spire's 72-50 win over AZ Compass
Tarris Bouie with the fastbreak jam in AZ Compass vs Spire game
Offers
18
Alabama
Committed
Chose Alabama over 17 other offers
Cincinnati
Georgia
Michigan
Missouri
NC StateSocial Activity
SPIRE 2026 wing and Alabama commit @tarris_bouie4 named MVP of his team's 83-61 win over Saint Xavier (KY) at Main Event. 22 points on 9-of-14 shooting, including 2-of-4 from 3-point range. https://t.co/Wn37anTvhx
Alabama-bound @tarris_bouie4 has his fingerprints all over this game for SPIRE. Scoring inside and out, rebounding, defending. Looking every bit like a future high major player.
SPIRE Academy, led by Tarris Bouie, takes down St. Xavier in front of their home crowd 83-61 🤯 @_SPIREAcademy: Tarris Bouie - 22 PTS, 5 REBS Darrell Davis - 15 PTS, 7 ASTS Aiden Derkack - 14 PTS, 4 REBS @StXTigersBKB: Jeremiah Jackson - 20 PTS, 4 REBS Josh Lindsay - 13 PTS, 4 https://t.co/6u5FsuN8pO
Dunk of the year candidate???🤮🤮 @tarris_bouie4 @_SPIREAcademy @SPIREHoops @MeechieTerry https://t.co/98MBAdMb6z