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Guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. goes to shoot the ball in Alabama's game against McNeese State on Nov. 11.

Latrell Wrightsell Jr. out for the season

Ben Gaston, Contributing Writer December 3, 2024

Alabama men’s basketball announced a significant loss on Tuesday, as fifth-year guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. is out for the season after suffering an injury Saturday during the final game of the Players...

Alabama forward Jarin Stevenson (#15) shoots a three against Oregon at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday, Nov 30, 2024.

Alabama men’s basketball: Four takeaways from runner-up finish at Players Era Festival

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

Alabama fell just short of winning the championship in the Players Era Festival, going 2-1 and losing to Oregon in the final. Here are four takeaways from the Crimson Tide’s performance in the tournament. Mouhamed...

Alabama forward Grant Nelson (#4) drives against Oregon at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday, Nov 30, 2024.

No. 9 Alabama falls to Oregon on late putback in Players Era Festival championship

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor December 1, 2024

Alabama’s men’s basketball team fell to Oregon 83-81 in the Players Era Festival championship game Saturday night. The Crimson Tide got off to a good start, scoring 17 points in the first six minutes...

Alabama guard Mark Sears (#1) looks to pass the ball against Rutgers at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV on Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024.

No. 9 Alabama takes down Rutgers, secures spot in Players Era Festival championship

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor November 28, 2024

No. 9 Alabama picked up its second victory of the Players Era Festival on Wednesday, winning 95-90 over Rutgers in the schools' first meeting since 1969.  The beginning of the first half featured some...

Alabama Guard Mark Sears dribbles against a defender in Alabama's game against McNeese on Nov. 11.

Sears scores 24 in overtime win in first game of Players Era Festival

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor November 26, 2024

No. 9 Alabama defeated No. 6 Houston 85-80 in a thrilling overtime finish in its first game of the Players Era Festival.  The first half started off shaky, the Crimson Tide committed four turnovers...

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...