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Alabama guard Chris Youngblood (#8) jumps for a shot against Duke during the East Region Elite 8 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on March 29, 2025.

Offensive struggles cost men’s basketball in Elite Eight loss

Fisher Isbell, Contributing Writer March 30, 2025

Alabama men’s basketball saw its season end in an 85-65 loss to Duke in the East Region final on Saturday. The team struggled on offense, which heavily contributed to the loss.  The tough offensive...

Alabama Basketball vs. Saint Mary’s at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH on March 21, 2025.

Keys to men’s basketball’s Sweet 16 clash with BYU

Fisher Isbell, Contributing Writer March 27, 2025

No. 2 seed Alabama men’s basketball faces off in the Sweet 16 against No. 6 seed BYU on Thursday. Here are the keys to this matchup of two similar playing styles. Offense Alabama’s No. 4-ranked...

Alabama Basketball vs. Saint Mary’s at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH on March 21, 2025.

Predicting men’s basketball vs. BYU and outcomes of East Region

Fisher Isbell, Contributing Writer March 27, 2025

This Sweet 16 matchup features two teams that love the 3-point shot. Alabama attempts 29.2 3-pointers per game, shooting 35%, and BYU attempts 28.5, making 37.4%. Alabama head coach Nate Oats said that...

Alabama outfielder Kade Snell (#3) celebrates after a walkoff home run against South Alabama at Sewell-Thomas Stadium on March 18, 2025.

Kade Snell delivers for Alabama with walkoff home run

Fisher Isbell, Contributing Writer March 19, 2025

Alabama baseball outfielder and team captain Kade Snell hit a walkoff home run to the Sewell-Thomas Stadium scoreboard to give No. 12 Alabama a 6-5 victory over South Alabama on Tuesday. Snell recorded...

Former Alabama guard Aaron Estrada (#55) dribbles down the court against UConn during the 2024 Men's Final Four.

Looking back at Alabama’s memorable runs in the NCAA Tournament

Fisher Isbell, Contributing Writer March 16, 2025

The 2025 NCAA men’s basketball tournament begins Tuesday with Alabama seeded No.2. Alabama has appeared in the tournament 25 times, and has seen varying success over the years.  1990 and 1991: Back-to-back...

Alabama forward Mouhamed Dioubate (#10) pushes toward the goal against a Tennessee defender.

Men’s basketball begins quest for SEC championship

Fisher Isbell, Contributing Writer March 5, 2025

The 2025 SEC men’s basketball tournament will begin March 12 in Nashville, Tennessee. Alabama will look to win its ninth SEC Tournament in program history.  What’s at stake for Alabama The Crimson...

Alabama guard Aden Holloway (#2) shoots a free throw against Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, TN on March 1, 2025.

Struggles at free throw line and rim come back to bite Alabama in loss to Tennessee

Fisher Isbell, Contributing Writer March 2, 2025

No. 6 Alabama men’s basketball missed nine free throws and 17 shots at the rim in a dramatic 79-76 loss to No. 5 Tennessee on the road Saturday.  The Crimson Tide led 76-72 with 36 seconds to go...

Alabama head coach Nate Oats cheers from the sideline against Auburn at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL on Feb. 15, 2025.

Oats breaks program record with 26th win vs. AP Top 25 foe in bounceback win vs. No. 17 Kentucky

Fisher Isbell, Contributing Writer February 23, 2025

Alabama head coach Nate Oats became the winningest head coach against AP Top 25 opponents in program history with the team’s 96-83 victory over No. 17 Kentucky on Saturday.  The win was Oats’ 26th...

Alabama first baseman Will Hodo runs to first base in the Crimson Tide's game against Middle Tennessee State at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL on Feb. 18, 2025.

Alabama’s offense proves too much in victory over Middle Tennessee

Fisher Isbell, Contributing Writer February 20, 2025

Alabama baseball’s offense was too tough to tame Tuesday in the Crimson Tide’s midweek 12-2 victory over Middle Tennessee in eight innings.  The team scored 12 runs on 14 hits and 10 walks, tallying...

Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) shoots a 3-pointer against Auburn at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL on Feb. 15, 2025.

Poor 3-point shooting from Alabama proves costly in loss to Auburn

Fisher Isbell, Contributing Writer February 16, 2025

No. 1 Auburn defeated No. 2 Alabama 94-85 at Coleman Coliseum on Saturday, largely due to a poor offensive performance.  Alabama connected on just five of its 26 3-point attempts and struggled mightily...

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (#15) warms up before the game against Mercer at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL on Nov. 16, 2024.

How the hiring of Ryan Grubb as OC affects Alabama’s quarterback battle in 2025

Fisher Isbell, Contributing Writer February 12, 2025

Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer made a significant hire on Feb. 2, bringing in former Broyles Award semifinalist Ryan Grubb as offensive coordinator to replace Nick Sheridan.  The hiring of...

Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) celebrates against Auburn at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL on Jan. 24, 2024.

Rivalry renewed: The history of the Iron Bowl of Basketball, how 2025 editions could be historic

Fisher Isbell, Contributing Writer February 12, 2025

No. 2 Alabama men’s basketball will host No. 1  Auburn on Saturday, the first of two annual regular season contests between the teams.  Saturday’s game will be the 171st overall meeting between...

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (#15) lines up against LSU at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2025.

A deep dive into who to look out for in 2025 Alabama quarterback competition

Fisher Isbell, Contributing Writer January 29, 2025

Alabama will have a new face running its offense in 2025 after quarterback Jalen Milroe recently decided to declare for the NFL draft.  Milroe’s decision to forego his final season of eligibility...

Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) looks to pass the ball against Texas A&M at Reed Arena in College Station, TX on Saturday, Jan 11, 2025.

No. 5 Alabama survives comeback effort, defeats No. 10 Texas A&M to move to 3-0 in SEC

Fisher Isbell, Contributing Writer January 12, 2025

No. 5 Alabama men’s basketball downed No. 10 Texas A&M 94-88 Saturday to improve to 3-0 in SEC play. The win was Alabama’s 23rd AP Top 25 win in head coach Nate Oats’ tenure, and if Texas...

Alabama forward Grant Nelson (#4) pushes through an Oklahoma defender.

How Alabama avoided déjà vu, defeated Oklahoma in SEC opener

Fisher Isbell, Contributing Writer January 8, 2025

On Saturday, No. 5 Alabama hosted then-No. 12 Oklahoma in the Sooners’ first SEC contest since joining the SEC in July 2024.  The Crimson Tide avoided a third straight loss to the Sooners with a...

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams (#2) runs down the field against Oklahoma.

Ryan Williams vs. Cam Coleman: Two talented in-state freshmen face off in the Iron Bowl

Fisher Isbell, Contributing Writer November 28, 2024

The 89th edition of the Iron Bowl will commence Saturday as Alabama hosts Auburn at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The matchup will feature two talented freshmen from Alabama, with in-state bragging...

Alabama running back Justice Haynes scores a touchdown against UT Chattanooga during the 2023 season.

Alabama looks to continue undefeated record against FCS foes

Fisher Isbell, Contributing Writer November 15, 2024

Alabama will host Mercer University Saturday, marking  the 22nd time in program history the Crimson Tide will face a program from the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision. The 21 prior matchups with...

Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) dribbles past a defender in the Crimson Tide's game against Arkansas State on Nov. 8.

Alabama men’s basketball defeats Arkansas State in barn burner

Fisher Isbell, Contributing Writer November 9, 2024

Despite an early offensive breakdown that nearly led to the team’s first loss of the season, No. 2 Alabama managed to survive the almost-upset from Arkansas State, 88-79, Friday.  The Crimson Tide...

Alabama guard Labaron Philon (#1) celebrates during the game against UNC Asheville.

New kids on the block: Alabama’s game-changing freshman class looks to leave a legacy

Fisher Isbell, Contributing Writer November 5, 2024

After a 2023-24 season that included Alabama's first appearance in an NCAA Final Four, head coach Nate Oats and staff brought in talented players to add to an already-experienced roster. Alabama...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) signals to the crowd.

Dual-threat dilemma: Alabama’s defense continues to stumble against mobile quarterback play

Fisher Isbell, Contributing Writer October 11, 2024

In Alabama’s first loss to  Vanderbilt since 1984, the Crimson Tide defense struggled to contain dynamic Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia.  Alabama gave up 40 points, the most Vanderbilt has ever...