Now that No. 24 Alabama basketball has seven games under its belt, we have enough of a sample size to make some assessments on what we’ve seen so far. The Crimson Tide (6-1) has the No. 3 rated RPI, according to CBS Sports. With five more games to go before conference play starts up, here’s an individual stock report of each player on Alabama’s roster:

It seems like forever ago when Alabama was wondering how long it would be without Sexton to start the year. It turned out the stellar freshman only had to sit out one game as part of a suspension for a violation of NCAA rules.

Sexton entered Alabama as the No. 8 player in the 2017 class and has delivered on the hype. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound point guard leads Alabama with 24.7 points, 4.2 assists and 1.5 steals per game. He is also shooting 50.5 percent from the court, including 48 percent from beyond the arc.

Sexton’s best performance came over the weekend when he dropped a career-high 40 points to go with six assists and five rebounds against Minnesota. He ended up one of Alabama’s three remaining players as the Crimson Tide outscored the Golden Gophers 30-22 over the last 10-plus minutes while playing three-on-five. Even when Sexton isn’t at his best, he is still a difference maker for Alabama. During Wednesday night’s 77-74 win against Louisiana Tech, he shot just 6 of 19 from the floor but hit on 9 of 11 free throws, including his last six to put away the victory.

The other five-star freshman in Alabama’s star-studded 2017 class, Petty hasn’t disappointed either. The two-time Mr. Basketball in Alabama is averaging 12.3 points and 2.7 rebound per game and has been a dangerous option from beyond the arc.

Petty hit a school-record 10 3s against Alabama A&M, hitting 10 of his 13 three-point shots. When he’s hot the 6-foot-5, 195-pound shooting guard is unguardable. However, Petty has suffered through a few slow starts this season and has had up-and-down shooting performances in recent games.

During Wednesday’s game against Louisiana Tech, he scored just 2 points and played just three minutes in the second half. Petty, who started the game despite an ankle injury, looked frustrated and disengaged on the bench. However, Alabama head coach Avery Johnson said the reason for Petty’s benching was “just lineups” as the Crimson Tide was looking to put the right five on the court. The freshman might have more frustrating moments moving forward, but its safe to say Alabama still has plenty to look forward to in the future.

With all the buzz around Alabama’s incoming freshmen, it’s easy to forget about Ingram. The sophomore let Wednesday night serve as a reminder of just how good he is. Ingram scored a season-high 22 points and nine rebounds while hitting 13 of 17 free throws.

The 6-foot-5 guard is second on the team with 12.6 points and 5.1 rebounds and three assists per game. He is also shooting 53.1 percent from the floor. As evidenced by Wednesday night’s performance, Ingram is Alabama’s biggest threat driving to the basket. That should open up shots for other players on the perimeter.

Giddens is off to a somewhat disappointing start, returning to the court after spending last season on the bench due to his transfer from Ohio State. Despite earning a starting spot early this season, the 6-foot-11, 247-pound forward is averaging just 2.4 points and two rebounds per game.

One problem Giddens has run into is early foul trouble. During Wednesday’s game, he picked up two fouls by the 18:35 mark and ended up only playing five minutes in the game. Regardless of his early struggles, Alabama basketball coach Avery Johnson said he isn’t worried about his big man, stating “it just takes some time to find a rhythm.” Once Giddens gets things straightened, he should offer a quality scoring option inside, something that would be well worth the wait for Alabama.

Hall isn’t the most glamorous member of Alabama’s starting five, but he has been the Crimson Tide’s anchor down low. The 6-foot-9, 232-pound forward is averaging 10.6 points and leads the team with 7.1 rebounds per game. He has also improved his shot, shooting a team-leading 73.3 percent from the court.

Hall hit 6 of 7 shots and 3 of 3 free-throw attempts while putting up 15 points and seven rebounds Wednesday night. While the junior was expected to be one of the Crimson Tide’s top rebounders this season, that kind of improved shooting display will go a long way.

Jones has been Alabama’s sixth man this season, coming off the bench as one of the Crimson Tide’s top defenders. The freshman is averaging 6.1 points and 4.9 rebounds with 1.3 steals over 22.7 minutes per game.

The No. 90 player in this year’s class, Jones offers plenty of potential moving forward. On top of his skillful defending, the 6-foot-7, 200-pound forward has shot 40.6 percent from the floor, including 50 percent from 3.

Since returning from a hip injury that kept him out of the first three games of the season, Norris has given the Crimson Tide a reliable veteran option off the bench. The senior forward is averaging 6.5 points and three rebounds per game.

At 6-foot-7, 210 pounds, Norris can play anywhere from the No. 2 to the No. 4 position on the court. Following Wednesday night’s game, Johnson said he even considered starting him. While he won’t generate as much excitement as other players on Alabama’s roster, his experience and versatility will be key come SEC play.

One of the scrappiest players on Alabama’s roster, Johnson Jr. isn’t going to fill up the stat sheet. Although he doesn’t have to in order to make a difference on this year’s team. The 5-foot-11, 187 backup point guard is averaging 5.3 points over 15.3 minutes per game. All Alabama needs from Johnson is to spell Sexton at point guard at times and provide a spark off the bench. He has done both of those things this season.

Reese has seen added minutes due to the absence of injured forward Braxton Key. The freshman has averaged 3.3 points and 4.4 rebounds per game and has been one of the Crimson Tide’s most productive members off the bench. While the 6-foot-9, 250-pound forward will most likely see his time on the floor diminish with Key’s return, his ability to knock down shots on the perimeter is something Alabama can use moving forward.

Like Reese, Smith has seen more time on the court with Key gone. The 6-foot-9, 235-pound freshman has been Alabama’s biggest surprise so far. Smith came in as a three-star prospect and wasn’t even rated by Rivals. Through seven games, he’s averaging 4 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. He was one of the final three Alabama players on the court against Minnesota, tallying a career-high 10 points and 8 rebounds against the Golden Gophers.

No one expected Schaffer to make much of a difference this season, but it didn’t take the walk-on much time to prove that he can still be a valuable asset. With Sexton missing and Alabama getting into early foul trouble in the season opener, Schaffer stepped up with 5 points over 11 minutes against Memphis. Those types of contributions will be few and far between this season, but Schaffer still remains a nice piece to have on the end of the bench.

Unless you follow Alabama basketball closely, you’ve probably never heard of Fuller. The 6-foot-8, 22-pound sophomore is mostly referred to as the Crimson Tide’s “other walk-on” next to Schaffer. Nonetheless, Fuller flashed a nice shot, hitting a 3 against Alabama A&M. It’s unlikely he sees many meaningful minutes this year, though.

Alabama still has help on the way as Key and Davis are still both out with injuries. Key underwent a meniscus surgery on Nov. 8 but could return as soon as next week according to Johnson.

“Braxton is still out,” Johnson said. “He’s increased his workload throughout his rehab... We hope to have him back for non-contact practice maybe next week, and then we’ll see how he continues to progress. But he’s doing well.”

The timetable on Davis appears less clear. Last week Johnson said the senior will be out at least two weeks and that he’d provide an additional update after that.

Key is Alabama’s leading returner from last season, averaging 12 points and 5.7 rebounds per game as a freshman. Davis averaged 6 points and 1.5 rebounds while shooting 81.8 percent from the free-throw line this last year.

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