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Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) dribbles toward the goal during the NCAA Men’s Final Four game against Connecticut in Phoenix, AZ.

Alabama men’s basketball historic season ends at the hands of UConn

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer April 7, 2024

GLENDALE, Ariz. — All good things must come to an end.   While Alabama men’s basketball hoped that its historic tournament run would last just a little bit longer, the UConn Huskies proved to be...

Alabama guard Aaron Estrada (#55) pushes toward the goal against Florida during the SEC Tournament.

Alabama men’s basketball feels no pressure ahead of first Final Four 

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer April 4, 2024

Unpredictable.  Of all the ways one could summarize Alabama men’s basketball’s historic season leading into the program’s first Final Four, that just might be the most succinct.   Despite...

Alabama forward Jarin Stevenson (#15) speaks with the media prior to the Final Four.

The word that propelled Alabama men’s basketball into its first Final Four

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer April 4, 2024

Dec. 13, 2013.   Alabama softball head coach Patrick Murphy lies in bed reading Kevin Pritchard and John Eliot’s “Help the Helper: Building a Culture of Extreme Teamwork,” a book named after...

Alabama forward Nick Pringle (23) shoots the ball against Clemson at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, Mar 30, 2024.

Alabama men’s basketball holds off Clemson to advance to school’s first Final Four 

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer March 31, 2024

Revenge is sweet, especially when the reward is a program-first trip to the Final Four.   Despite a slow start, Alabama men’s basketball showed up on both ends of the floor to secure an 89-82 win...

Alabama basketball looks to make first Final Four in rematch with Clemson

Alabama basketball looks to make first Final Four in rematch with Clemson

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer March 30, 2024

No, it isn’t football season.   Despite these two teams usually meeting on the gridiron, Alabama men's basketball will take on sixth-seeded Clemson Saturday night in Los Angeles as both teams look...

Alabama Forward Grant Nelson (2) shoots the ball against North Carolina at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA on Thursday, Mar 28, 2024.

Alabama basketball takes down North Carolina to advance to first Elite Eight in 20 years

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer March 29, 2024

As Alabama men’s basketball possessed a 2-point lead Thursday over North Carolina with less than a second remaining, all the Tar Heels could do was hope that the hand of God would guide in a full-court...

Alabama Guard Rylan Griffen (3) goes up for a shot against Grand Canyon University at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, WA on Sunday, Mar 24, 2024.

Alabama basketball outlasts Grand Canyon in slugfest to move on to Sweet 16

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer March 25, 2024

Basketball fans love a Cinderella story this time of year, and as the Alabama men’s basketball team’s second-half mistakes began to pile up and cheers from those in purple became louder, it looked...

Alabama guard Aaron Estrada (55) takes a shot against College of Charleston at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, WA on Friday, Mar 22, 2024.

Alabama men’s basketball advances past Charleston in record-breaking performance

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer March 23, 2024

Going into this year’s NCAA tournament, Alabama men’s basketball looked like a shell of the team that it had been all season, at least offensively.   This offensive firepower finally made its...

Alabama basketball head coach Nate Oats is introduced during College GameDay.

Alabama men’s basketball coach Nate Oats agrees to contract extension through 2030

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer March 20, 2024

The Nate Oats era at the Capstone is far from over.  On Monday, The University of Alabama announced that men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats agreed to an extension that will keep him in Tuscaloosa...

Alabama forward Jarin Stevenson (#15) attempts a 3-pointer against Florida during the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament.

No. 4 seed Alabama men’s basketball to face Charleston in first round of NCAA tournament

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer March 17, 2024

After making an early trip home from Music City on Friday, all Alabama men’s basketball could do was wait as its landing spot in the NCAA tournament remained uncertain.   The Crimson Tide’s wait...

Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) passes the ball off against Florida during the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament.

Alabama men’s basketball has conference title hopes drowned in loss to Florida

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer March 16, 2024

Blue and orange.  These two colors have been a thorn in the side of the Crimson Tide for generations. Going into the SEC tournament, many expected Alabama men’s basketball to go through some combination...

Alabama men’s basketball faces treacherous path to conference title

Alabama men’s basketball faces treacherous path to conference title

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer March 15, 2024

After a roller coaster of a season that ended with a nail-biting overtime victory, Alabama men’s basketball faces possibly its toughest challenge yet in Music City.   If the Crimson Tide is going...

Alabama forward Nick Pringle jumps to score against Arkansas on March 9 in Coleman Coliseum.

No. 16 Alabama basketball battles back to beat Arkansas in overtime thriller

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer March 10, 2024

In the final game played in Coleman Coliseum this season, it was the seniors who willed Alabama men’s basketball to a 92-88 victory on senior day. The Crimson Tide’s six seniors combined for 76 of...

Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) on offense against Florida at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, Mar 5, 2024.

No. 16 Alabama men’s basketball drops second straight game as offensive struggles continue against Florida

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer March 5, 2024

In a sort of roller coaster season of Alabama men’s basketball, the Crimson Tide’s ability to bounce back after a loss has been a sure bet almost all season.   On Tuesday night, however, it was...

Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) dribbles down the court against Tennessee.

No. 14 Alabama men’s basketball drops second game against No. 4 Tennessee after offensive collapse

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer March 3, 2024

Nine minutes and three seconds.  That’s how long Alabama men’s basketball went without a field goal in the second half of its 81-74 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday night inside Coleman...

No. 13 Alabama men’s basketball set to battle No. 4 Tennessee for top spot in SEC

No. 13 Alabama men’s basketball set to battle No. 4 Tennessee for top spot in SEC

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer March 2, 2024

Alabama and Tennessee.   When most people think of this rivalry, they think of the two football programs battling it out on the Third Saturday in October, a series dating back to 1901, with Alabama...

Alabama guard Aaron Estrada (55) looks to pass the ball against Ole Miss at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion in Oxford, Mississippi on Wednesday, Feb 28, 2024.

No. 13 Alabama basketball defeats Ole Miss in tale of 2 halves

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

After Alabama men’s basketball allowed the most points in program history in its 117-95 loss to Kentucky on Saturday, the Crimson Tide needed a dominant performance on both sides of the ball to prove...

Alabama Guard Rylan Griffen (#3) looks to pass the ball at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday, Feb 24, 2024.

No 13. Alabama basketball falls to No. 17 Kentucky as defensive struggles continue

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer February 25, 2024

All season long, Alabama head coach Nate Oats has preached the importance of defense as his team has struggled to play with the same intensity on both sides of the ball.  These lingering defensive...

Alabama forward Mohamed Wague (#11) warms up before Alabama’s game against Auburn.

Alabama men’s basketball’s Mohamed Wague suspended after committing ‘fighting act’ versus Florida 

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer February 22, 2024

Alabama forward Mohamed Wague has been suspended by the SEC for one game following an incident in which Wague committed what the conference called a “fighting act” against Florida’s Alex Condon in...

Alabama forward Grant Nelson (#2) pushes toward the goal against Florida.

No. 13 Alabama basketball outlasts No. 24 Florida in overtime 

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer February 22, 2024

With the race for the SEC regular season title growing closer and closer by the day, every game is crucial for Alabama men’s basketball, which currently sits atop the conference with an 11-2 record after...

 Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) moves down the court against Mississippi State on Feb. 3 in Coleman Coliseum.

No spotlight needed: Mark Sears having career season despite lack of national attention

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer February 21, 2024

After averaging 12.6 points on a Crimson Tide team that entered last year’s tournament as the No. 1 overall seed, Alabama guard Mark Sears has taken his game to a different level.   This season,...

Alabama forward Nick Pringle (#23) dunks against Texas A&M.

Alabama basketball extends program record with win over Texas A&M

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer February 17, 2024

New uniforms. Same elite offense.   Donning its new Block-A throwback uniforms, Alabama men’s basketball fought its way to a 100-75 victory over the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday.   This...

labama forward Nick Pringle (23) dunks the ball at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, LA on Saturday, Feb 10, 2024.

No. 16 Alabama basketball bounces back with win over LSU

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer February 11, 2024

After a week in which its biggest rival dominated every end of the floor and reclaimed bragging rights in the bitter in-state rivalry, Alabama men’s basketball needed a statement victory.   In its...

Alabama guard Rylan Griffen (#3) pushes by an Auburn defender.

No. 16 Alabama basketball falls to No. 12 Auburn in festival of fouls

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer February 9, 2024

A sea of bright orange T-shirts jumping in the student section. The deafening chants of “War Eagle” from the over 9,000 fans in attendance. The repeated whistle of the referees as two bitter rivals...

Alabama forward Mohamed Wague (#11) celebrates after a dunk against Mississippi State.

Freshmen shine in No. 24 Alabama men’s basketball’s big win over Mississippi State

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer February 4, 2024

During the chaotic offseason for Alabama men’s basketball, in which the program lost four starters and all three assistant coaches, there was a lot of noise surrounding the coaches and the high-profile...

Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) in action on offense at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA on Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024.

No. 24 Alabama men’s basketball survives Georgia after second-half surge

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer February 1, 2024

As the sun set over Athens on Wednesday night, students from the University of Georgia lined up outside of Stegeman Coliseum with a thirst for revenge, waiting for a chance to see their Bulldogs take on...

Alabama basketball player Rylan Griffen (#3) dribbles the ball against LSU on Jan. 27 in Coleman Coliseum.

Alabama men’s basketball breaks program record with big win over LSU

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer January 28, 2024

Down go the Tigers, yet again.   After upsetting its biggest foe at home Wednesday night, Alabama men’s basketball kept its foot on the gas with a dominating win over the LSU Tigers on Saturday...

Alabama forward Grant Nelson (#2) makes a backwards dunk over an Auburn player.

Alabama knocks off No. 8 Auburn in Iron Bowl of Basketball

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer January 25, 2024

On a Wednesday night plagued by heavy rainfall in Tuscaloosa, the state of Alabama showed up, as it always does, for Alabama vs. Auburn.  Alabama men's basketball claimed the victory in the first of...

Alabama guard Rylan Griffen (#3) fights to keep the ball from a Missouri defender.

Alabama men’s basketball tops SEC standings after convincing win against Missouri

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer January 17, 2024

Alabama men’s basketball is on top of the SEC — for now, at least.   The Crimson Tide won its fourth straight game in conference play and sixth straight overall with a 93-75 victory Tuesday night...

Alabama men’s basketball defeats Mississippi State for third straight win in conference play 

Alabama men’s basketball defeats Mississippi State for third straight win in conference play 

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer January 16, 2024

After Alabama men’s basketball went 8-5 to start the regular season, there were questions as to how this newly formed Crimson Tide squad would shape up against teams in the SEC. So far, however, Alabama...

Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) takes a shot from beyond the 3-point line.

Alabama men’s basketball tramples South Carolina in SEC home opener

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer January 10, 2024

In its conference home opener, the Crimson Tide men’s basketball team came out with a decisive 74-47 victory Tuesday over the South Carolina Gamecocks.   South Carolina came into the matchup with...

Alabama Forward Grant Nelson (2) shoots a free throw against Vanderbilt at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, TN on Saturday, Jan 6, 2024.

Alabama squeaks past Vanderbilt to open conference play 

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer  January 9, 2024

After going 8-5 to start the regular season, Alabama Crimson Tide’s men basketball opened SEC play with a 78-75 win at Vanderbilt on Saturday.   Alabama, which entered the contest as the No. 1 offense...

Alabama forward Sam Walters (24) in action against Liberty at Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham, AL on Saturday, Dec 30, 2023.

Nate Oats makes history in Alabama’s dominant win over Liberty

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer January 1, 2024

One hundred.  That’s how many wins Alabama head coach Nate Oats has tallied at the helm of Alabama men’s basketball, reaching the milestone in triumphant fashion with a 101-56 win over the Liberty...

Alabama forward Sam Walters plays defense against Arizona at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ on Wednesday, Dec 20, 2023.

Alabama men’s basketball drops third straight after second-half collapse 

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer December 21, 2023

On Wednesday night, Alabama fell to the No. 4 Arizona Wildcats at the Hall of Fame Series in Phoenix, Arizona, with a final score of 87-74.   The Crimson Tide went winless in its tough stretch against...

Alabama forward Nick Pringle (23) dunks the ball against Creighton at CHI Health Center in Omaha, NE on Saturday, Dec 16, 2023.

Alabama men’s basketball drops second consecutive game against top 10 opponent 

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer December 17, 2023

So close, yet so far away.   In its second straight game against a top 10 opponent, the Alabama Crimson Tide fell Saturday to the No. 8 Creighton Bluejays with a final score of 85-82.  Similar...

Alabama forward Grant Nelson (2) on offense against Purdue at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Canada on Saturday, Dec 9, 2023.

Alabama falls to No. 4 Purdue in fight to the finish 

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer  December 10, 2023

After a hard-fought battle all the way to the end, Alabama came up short Saturday against the No. 4 Purdue Boilermakers with a final score of 92-86.   Even though the game was played in Toronto, it...

Alabama forward Jarin Stevenson (#15) prepares to take a shot against Clemson.

Men’s basketball comes up short against Clemson in first annual ACC/SEC Challenge

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer November 29, 2023

On a chilly Tuesday night in Tuscaloosa, the Alabama faithful, with heads still held high from an Iron Bowl victory, turned out to watch Alabama and Clemson face off in the first annual SEC/ACC Challenge....

Alabama forward Nick Pringle (#23) tips off against Oregon at Raider Arena in Destin, FL.

Men’s Basketball suffers first loss of season at Emerald Coast Classic, bounces back in second game

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer November 26, 2023

The Alabama men’s basketball team traveled to Destin, Florida, to compete in the Emerald Coast Classic this weekend.   The Crimson Tide’s vacation to the beautiful beach town resulted in both...

Alabama wins fourth straight game, defeats Mercer to end homestand

Alabama wins fourth straight game, defeats Mercer to end homestand

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer November 18, 2023

On to Destin.    Alabama men’s basketball ended its four-game homestand with a 98-67 victory against the Mercer Bears, winning its fourth straight and opening the Emerald Coast Classic with a win.   The...

 Alabama men’s basketball has another 100+ point game, this time over South Alabama.

Alabama dominates in 56-point win over South Alabama

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

On Tuesday night, the Alabama Crimson Tide scored over 100 points for the third consecutive time this season when it defeated the South Alabama Jaguars 102-46.   It was another slow start for the...

Alabama basketball player Aaron Estrada (#55) dribbles the ball down the court against Indiana State on Nov. 10 in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Alabama defeats Indiana State in historic first meeting

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer November 11, 2023

For the first time since the 1964-65 season, the Crimson Tide scored 100 points in back-to-back men’s basketball games.  After its 102-80 victory on Friday night, the Crimson Tide is now 1-0 all...

Alabama forward Grant Nelson (#2) drives the ball towards the net against Morehead State.

Nelson shines as Alabama defeats Morehead State to open regular season

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

On Monday, the Crimson Tide officially began its season with a decisive 105-73 victory over the Morehead State Eagles.   It was the first time Alabama has scored over 100 points in a season opener since...

Alabama guard Aaron Estrada (#55) drives toward the goal against Wake Forest.

Men’s basketball falls to Wake Forest in charity exhibition

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer October 29, 2023

On Sunday, the Alabama Crimson Tide came up short against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 88-80 in an exhibition game at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.   The...

Alabama Guard Mark Sears speaks to media during SEC Men’s Basketball Tip Off ’24 Media Day in Birmingham, AL on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

Estrada, Sears talk chemistry and leadership at SEC Tipoff

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer October 22, 2023

Media members from around the country gathered in Birmingham on Wednesday for the annual SEC Basketball Tipoff. Players and coaches from around the SEC appeared at the luxurious Grand Bohemian Hotel in...

Alabama swimmer Laci Black in action against Delta State on Sept. 29 at Alabama Aquatic Center and Don Gambril Olympic Pool in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Freshmen make a splash as swimming and diving sweep Delta State to begin season

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer October 1, 2023

The newcomers on the Alabama swimming and diving team made their presence known Friday, as the Crimson Tide started their season off strong at home, winning 35 of 36 events against the Delta State Statesmen....

Alabama women’s tennis player Anne Marie Hiser competing in the Debbie Southern Furman Fall Classic on Sep. 17 in Greenville, SC.

Bencheikh, women’s tennis impress at Debbie Southern Furman Fall Classic

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer September 19, 2023

This past weekend, the Alabama women’s tennis team traveled to Greenville, South Carolina, for the 36th annual Debbie Southern Furman Fall Classic, a three-day tournament featuring some of the top programs...

 Alabama basketball player Rylan Griffen (#3) playing against San Diego State in the Sweet Sixteen tournament on Mar. 24 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY.

Men’s basketball to face gantlet of nonconference opponents

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer September 6, 2023

On Aug. 29, Alabama basketball released its out-of-conference schedule. Like last season, the Crimson Tide will have several tests before conference play begins.   This time around, however, head...

The Student Recreation Center is located at 400 Peter Bryce Blvd. in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

The Ins and Outs of UA’s Student Rec Center

Orry Cantrell, Staff Writer August 23, 2023

Editor's note (9/13/23): This article was updated to correctly reflect student membership qualifications. Getting into a healthy and consistent routine is important for maintaining mental health and...

Alabama men’s basketball coach Nate Oats shouting from the sidelines in a game against Maryland during March Madness on March 18 at the Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala.

Alabama Basketball adds third new assistant coach this offseason

Orry Cantrell, Contributing Writer July 12, 2023

In addition to recruiting talent through the transfer portal this offseason, Nate Oats has been busy collecting new talent for his coaching staff after all three of his former assistants accepted head...

Alabama basketball player Jahvon Quinerly (#5) in a game against Auburn on March 1 at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

The effects of the transfer portal on the 2023-24 basketball season

Orry Cantrell, Contributing Writer July 5, 2023

 On Wednesday, Alabama basketball gained another player through the transfer portal when West Virginia forward Mohamed Wague announced that he would play for the Crimson Tide next season, as reported...

Former Alabama basketball players Brandon Miller (#24) and Charles Bediako (#14) celebrating a score against Mississippi State on March 10 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN.

2 Crimson Tide basketball players selected in first round for first time in 28 years

Orry Cantrell, Contributing Writer June 28, 2023

Thursday night’s NBA draft was a big night for Alabama basketball as three former Crimson Tide players earned a spot at the next level.   Two players from the Capstone were selected in the first...

 Alabama basketball player Brandon Miller (#24) protecting the ball against LSU on January 14 at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

The NBA Draft and its Alabama hopefuls

Orry Cantrell, Contributing Writer June 21, 2023

 The amount of talent on this past season’s Crimson Tide Basketball team is no secret to Alabama fans and definitely not to NBA scouts, and tonight, a few former Crimson Tide standouts will find out...

What makes an Alabama fan?

What makes an Alabama fan?

Orry Cantrell, Contributing Writer May 29, 2023

The University of Alabama is widely known for having one of the most dedicated fan bases in the country. As Alabama fans know best, their passion for the Tide is part of who they are, from head to toe.  Bama...

Women’s tennis holds off Memphis to move to 2-0

Women’s tennis holds off Memphis to move to 2-0

Orry Cantrell, Contributing Writer January 29, 2023

The Alabama women’s tennis team defeated the University of Memphis Tigers 4-3 on Saturday, Jan. 21, in a close win at home.   The Crimson Tide fell behind early, losing the doubles point. Petra Sedlackova...

Homecoming football at Alabama: A look back at the 100-year tradition

Homecoming football at Alabama: A look back at the 100-year tradition

Orry Cantrell, Contributing Writer October 21, 2022

Alabama 21, LSU 0 (Nov. 11, 1920)   This 1920 game against LSU kicked off the annual tradition of homecoming at the University of Alabama. Two years to the day after the end of World War I, the University...

Jimbo vs Saban: Friends or Rivals?

Jimbo vs Saban: Friends or Rivals?

Orry Cantrell, Contributing Writer October 5, 2022

After a 3-8 record in the 1999 season, LSU decided it was time for a change in the head coaching position.  Enter Nick Saban, coming off a 9-2 season with the Michigan State Spartans.    LSU’s...