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Alabama forward Grant Nelson (#4) looks to shoot a three against Illinois at Legacy Arena at BJCC in Birmingham, AL on Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024.

C.M Newton Classic ends with an Alabama victory over No. 25 Illinois

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor November 21, 2024

Despite a scoreless outing from preseason SEC player of the year Mark Sears, the Alabama Crimson Tide defeated No. 25 Illinois 100-87 at the C.M. Newton Classic at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama,...

Alabama guard Labaron Philon (#0) takes a shot against McNeese State.

Alabama men’s basketball: Four takeaways from the team’s first four games of the season

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

The road back to the Final Four has begun for Alabama men’s basketball, as the team has gone 3-1 in its first four games. Here are four takeaways from the Crimson Tide’s performance so far. Labaron...

Forward Grant Nelson (#4) and guard Mark Sears (#1) play in Alabama's game against McNeese on Nov. 11.

Men’s basketball suffers first loss of season to Purdue

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor November 16, 2024

In a matchup with all the emotions of a game in late March, No. 2 Alabama started its road trip with a 87-78 loss to No. 13 Purdue in West Lafayette on Friday, its first of the season.  “Defensively,...

Alabama fans cheer during a football game in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

How Alabama football helped build basketball

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer November 13, 2024

Alabama basketball is reaching heights it has never seen before. Yet even with the program’s individual triumphs, leveraging UA football’s success is still a recruiting tactic for head basketball coach...

Alabama guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (#3) dribbles down the court against McNeese State.

Alabama holds off McNeese State comeback effort in win

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor November 12, 2024

Alabama staved off Southland Conference preseason favorite McNeese State’s comeback bid in a 72-64 victory.  The first half featured the Cowboys bringing defensive pressure and good shooting early,...

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 basketball assistant coach Preston Murphy walks down the court.

The Preston Murphy effect: Highlighting the assistant basketball coach’s impact on recruiting

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

When Alabama men’s basketball hired former Creighton assistant coach Preston Murphy as its new assistant coach, the team knew it was getting an elite recruiter. Head coach Nate Oats has been confident...

Alabama guard Aden Holloway (#2) prepares to jump for a shot against UNC Asheville.

Alabama men’s basketball looking for an impact from transfer additions

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

Alabama men’s basketball was busy in the transfer portal this past offseason as the team looks to replicate or even surpass last season’s Final Four run. Here is a look at the four transfer additions...

Alabama basketball head coach Nate Oats speaks with guard Mark Sears (#1).

Alabama basketball’s rebirth under Nate Oats

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer November 5, 2024

Nate Oats was announced as the head coach of Alabama basketball in March 2019 after a successful tenure as the head coach at the University of Buffalo. Oats spent four years with the Buffalo Bulls,...

Guard Labaron Philon (#0) dribbles past a defender in Alabama's game against the University of North Carolina Asheville on Monday, Nov. 4.

Alabama men’s basketball opens season with blowout win over UNC Asheville

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor November 5, 2024

The road to the program’s first-ever national title tipped off on Monday as Alabama men’s basketball opened its season with a 110-54 win over the University of North Carolina Asheville. The win...

Riley Thompson // CW: Alabama guard Mark Sears fights for an inbound versus UConn in last year's Final Four game.

Alabama men’s basketball ends exhibition play 2-0

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor October 31, 2024

Alabama’s men's basketball team played two exhibition games in October and looked dominant in both outings despite being without key contributors Grant Nelson and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. The first...