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Former Chicago Bulls assistant coach Chris Fleming coaches during a game.

New assistant coach Chris Fleming replaces offensive guru Ryan Pannone: An analysis

Luke McClinton, Contributing Writer June 11, 2025

Alabama basketball lost a major strategic and intellectual piece of its program this offseason, and now fans must wait to see how the replacement measures up. Ryan Pannone, a former Crimson Tide assistant...

Forward Grant Nelson (#4) and guard Mark Sears (#1) play in Alabama's game against McNeese on Nov. 11, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, AL.

NBA draft 2025: After Labaron Philon withdrawal, Crimson Tide draft lineup is slim

Luke McClinton, Contributing Writer June 4, 2025

May 28 brought the official NBA draft withdrawal deadline, marking the last chance for prospects who were unsure about their draft status to remove their name from the pool. In a turn of events,former...

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams (#2) prepares for the next play against South Carolina in Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 12, 2024.

Mobile stars making waves: Ryan Williams stars on College Football 26 cover, Labaron Philon returns for sophomore season

Elijah Burks and Fisher Isbell June 4, 2025

The Mobile-born-and-raised duo of football’s Ryan Williams and men’s basketball’s Labaron Philon made waves with the reveal of Williams featuring on the EA Sports College Football 26 cover, and the...

Former Chicago Bulls assistant coach Chris Fleming coaches during a game.

Former NBA assistant Chris Fleming joins Alabama coaching staff

Elijah Burks, Assistant Sports Editor May 22, 2025

Alabama men’s basketball hired former NBA assistant Chris Fleming as an assistant coach, the Crimson Tide’s NIL collective Yea Alabama announced on Wednesday. Fleming fills the role of former assistant...

Alabama Basketball guard Mark Sears (#1) runs toward the basket against Robert Morris at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH on March 21, 2025.

The end of an era for Alabama basketball staples

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

An emotional Kristy Curry sat in the Maryland press room on March 24. Her team’s season was over, as Alabama had just lost to the Maryland Terrapins in the round of 32, ending Sarah Ashlee Barker’s...

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...