Skip to Main Content
Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

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...

Alabama guard Aden Holloway (#2) looks down the court.

Alabama newcomers Labaron Philon and Aden Holloway receive praise from teammates, coach

Elijah Burks, Staff Writer October 16, 2024

Alabama men’s basketball was busy this past offseason, adding four players from the transfer portal and four from the nation's No. 2 recruiting class, according to 247Sports. Two new additions who...

Latrell Wrightsell Jr. takes question from members of the media at SEC Tipoff 2024.

SEC media day recap: Nate Oats speaks to the media at SEC Tipoff

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor October 16, 2024

The Southeastern Conference held its annual men’s basketball media day on Tuesday, and No. 2 Alabama was a big topic of discussion.  Alabama head coach Nate Oats took the podium in the afternoon...

Alabama's Final Four banner is unveiled in the rafters of Coleman Coliseum.

Alabama men’s basketball unveils 2024 Final Four banner at Coleman Coliseum

Samuel Prestipino, Assistant Sports Editor October 13, 2024

The Alabama men's basketball team honored its 2024 Final Four run with an action-packed banner unveiling event at Coleman Coliseum on Friday. The first 2,000 fans in the door received posters and a replica...

Coach Avery Johnson

Alabama basketball lands commitment from four-star forward

James Ogletree July 13, 2018

For the second time in 10 days, a four-star out-of-state small forward in the 2019 recruiting class committed to play college basketball at the University of Alabama. Juwan Gary of Columbia, South Carolina...