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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...

Alabama head coach Nate Oats yells from the sideline against Saint Mary’s at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH on March 23, 2025.

Rebounding, toughness led Alabama to the Sweet 16

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor March 23, 2025

Alabama men’s basketball defeated Saint Mary’s 80-66 Sunday night, punching its ticket to a program-record third consecutive Sweet 16. Most knew that this game would likely be decided by which team...

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

Men’s basketball March Madness preview: Round of 32 vs Saint Mary’s

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2025

Alabama men’s basketball is set to play 7 seed Saint Mary’s tomorrow night in the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament.  Friday’s first round games featured drama for both squads. The Crimson Tide...

Alabama head coach Nate Oats celebrates after defeating Robert Morris at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH on March 21, 2025.

Postgame debriefing: How Robert Morris stuck around versus Alabama

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2025

Having the advantage of less than a two hour drive from Robert Morris University, Colonials fans traveled well and were the more represented team within Rocket Arena when 2 seed Alabama escaped with a...

Alabama forward Grant Nelson (#2) dunks against Robert Morris at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH on March 21, 2025.

Men’s basketball defeats Robert Morris, advances to Round of 32

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2025

No. 2 seed Alabama men’s basketball defeated No. 15 seed Robert Morris 90-81 Friday afternoon, staving off a potential upset bid in front of a well-represented Colonial crowd in Cleveland, Ohio. “As...

Alabama forward Grant Nelson (#4) dunks against Auburn at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on March 8, 2025.

Grant Nelson injury update

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor March 20, 2025

With No. 2 seed Alabama’s first round game versus No. 15 Robert Morris tipping off tomorrow, all eyes are on the availability of starting forward Grant Nelson, who suffered an apparent knee injury in...

Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi (#11) gets ready to play against Auburn at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on March 8, 2025.

Alabama vs Robert Morris Preview

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor March 20, 2025

No. 2 seed Alabama takes on No. 15 seed Robert Morris in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Crimson Tide opened as a 22.5-point favorite in the contest...

Alabama basketball players huddle up against Auburn at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL on March 8, 2025.

Spring basketball recruiting update

Noah Scoggins, Contributing Writer March 19, 2025

Alabama head coach Nate Oats is on the cusp of solidifying a top recruiting class for the class of 2025. Three 4-stars have committed, and the team is awaiting decisions from a few more high school recruits. After...

Alabama forward Mouhamed Dioubate (#10) jumps for a shot against Florida at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL on March 5, 2025.

Men’s basketball placed as 2 seed, set to play 15 seed Robert Morris

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor March 19, 2025

Alabama men’s basketball’s path to its first ever national championship is officially in focus, as the team is set to take on the Horizon League champion, Robert Morris, on Friday.  The Crimson...

Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi (#11) celebrates his dunk against Kentucky at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN during the SEC Tournament on March 14, 2025.

Good, bad, ugly: Alabama men’s basketball in the SEC Tournament

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer March 16, 2025

No. 5 Alabama’s time in Nashville ended early, as the team beat Kentucky on Friday but lost to Florida on Saturday in the SEC Tournament. Here is the good, the bad and the ugly from the Crimson Tide...

Former Alabama guard Aaron Estrada (#55) dribbles down the court against UConn during the 2024 Men's Final Four.

Looking back at Alabama’s memorable runs in the NCAA Tournament

Fisher Isbell, Contributing Writer March 16, 2025

The 2025 NCAA men’s basketball tournament begins Tuesday with Alabama seeded No.2. Alabama has appeared in the tournament 25 times, and has seen varying success over the years.  1990 and 1991: Back-to-back...

Alabama forward Jarin Stevenson (15) celebrates at Bridgestone Arena during the SEC Tournament in Nashville, TN on Saturday, Mar 15, 2025.

Florida cruises to blowout win over Alabama in SEC Tournament semifinals

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2025

No 3 seed Alabama men’s basketball lost 104-82 to No. 2 seed Florida in the  SEC Tournament semifinals Saturday, ending the team’s SEC title hopes. “We said going into this tournament, we want...