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Alabama forward Mouhamed Dioubate plays against Vanderbilt at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL on Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025.

Basketball transfer portal update

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer April 6, 2025

The transfer portal opened for NCAA men’s basketball March 24, and more than 750 players entered their names on the first day — around 450 more than on the first day of last year. When the portal...

Alabama Basketball guard Mark Sears (#1) against Florida at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL on March 5, 2025.

The five seniors are departing from Alabama men’s basketball

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer April 6, 2025

Alabama’s loss to Duke in the Elite Eight ended its season, and with that came the end of five Crimson Tide seniors’ college careers. Here is a look at the careers of the five departing seniors. Max...

Alabama men's basketball head coach Nate Oats stands on the sideline during the 2024 Final Four.

Hot seat alert? Grading job performance for Alabama’s coaches

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer April 6, 2025

Success in athletics has always been a staple at Alabama, and whichever sport it is, fans of the Crimson Tide expect consistent achievements. Here is how each Alabama head coach have performed in their...

Alabama guard Labaron Philon (#0) shoots during warmups against Robert Morris at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH on March 21, 2025.

Analysis: Alabama men’s basketball’s season should be viewed as a success

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

Preseason expectations were higher than ever for head coach Nate Oats’ Alabama squad. After making an unexpected Final Four last season and retaining that squad's core while adding key pieces from...

Alabama forward Derrion Reid (#35) jumps for a shot against Saint Mary’s at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH on March 23, 2025.

What changed for Alabama from the first to second weekend of the NCAA Tournament

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer March 30, 2025

No. 2 seed Alabama Crimson Tide played its first game of March Madness against Horizon League champion and No. 15 seed Robert Morris, winning 90-81. Alabama struggled at times throughout the game, allowing...

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 guard Labaron Philon (0) dribbles against Duke during the East Region Elite 8 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on Saturday, Mar 29, 2025.

Blue blood beats blue collar: Men’s basketball eliminated from NCAA Tournament by Duke

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor March 29, 2025

Alabama men’s basketball was dominated by No. 1 seed Duke from start to finish 85-65 in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament Saturday night in Newark, New Jersey, ending its bid for a national championship. “Obviously...

Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) drives the paint against BYU during the East Region Sweet 16 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on Thursday, Mar 27, 2025.

Men’s basketball sets NCAA Tournament record for 3-pointers in win over BYU

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor March 27, 2025

Alabama men’s basketball downed BYU 113-88 in the Sweet 16 Thursday night, advancing to the Elite Eight for the second straight year and its third all-time appearance . “That was a fun game if you...

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 head coach Kristy Curry talks to players during the game against South Carolina on Jan 16, 2025.

How Oats, Curry revitalized Alabama basketball

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

Not long ago, men’s and women’s basketball were viewed as struggling programs at Alabama. But now, with the men’s program prepping for another potential Final Four run and the women’s recording...

Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) dribbles down the court against Saint Mary’s at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH on March 21, 2025.

Still dancing: Men’s basketball handles Saint Mary’s, moves on to Sweet 16

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor March 23, 2025

Alabama men’s basketball cruised to an 80-66 victory over 7 seed Saint Mary’s Sunday night, punching its ticket to a program-record third consecutive Sweet 16. “I thought we had great leadership...