BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Alabama basketball team topped Illinois, 100-87, Wednesday night to advance to 4-1 on the season. Following the No. 8-ranked

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Everything Nate Oats said after Alabama's 100-87 win over Illinois

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- No. 8 Alabama basketball bounced back from last weekend's loss with a nice win in the C.M. Newton Classic on Wednesday night,

Labaron Philon vs. Illinois (courtesy UA Athletics)

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Takeaways: No. 8 Alabama 100, No. 25 Illinois 87

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For only the second time in his storied college career, Alabama guard Mark Sears was held scoreless on Wednesday night. But the

Alabama guard Mark Sears

Nate Oats, teammates praise Mark Sears for his leadership on scoreless night

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- No. 8 Alabama basketball picked up a nice win for the resume on Wednesday night, knocking off No. 25 Illinois 100-87 in the

Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News © Gary Cosby Jr. / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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No. 8 Alabama picks up quality win over No. 25 Illinois in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – No. 8 Alabama (3-1) will face No. 25 Illinois (3-0) tonight in its fifth game of the 2024-25 season. Part of the CM Newton

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Alabama vs. Illinois: Live updates, score, highlights

No. 8 Alabama basketball suffered its first loss of the season on Friday night, falling on the road at the hands of then-No. 13, now-No. 6 Purdue by

Nov 4, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama head coach Nate Oats encourages his team as they play the season opener at Coleman Coliseum. Alabama defeated UNC Asheville 110-54. © Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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How to watch, listen to No. 8 Alabama basketball vs. No. 25 Illinois

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Alabama basketball is coming off its first loss of the season on Friday night, coming at the hands of a now-top 10 Purdue team in

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Notebook: Nate Oats talks Labaron Philon's draft stock, Aiden Sherrell's playing time

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama men’s basketball team lost its first game of the season on Friday at Purdue. West Lafayette is a tough place to play,

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Nate Oats details how Alabama has responded to first loss of season

Alabama basketball officially announced the signings of its three committed players on Monday afternoon, locking the players down during the early

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What Nate Oats said about Alabama basketball's 2025 signing class

The AP Top 25 Poll released its Week 3 rankings on Monday morning, and the Alabama men’s basketball team fell six spots from its preseason standing

Alabama basketball falls six spots in AP Poll after Purdue loss

No. 2 Alabama basketball went on the road for its first major test of the season, and left with a loss. The Crimson Tide fell to 3-1 on the season at

Nov 15, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Grant Nelson (4) looks to get past Purdue Boilermakers forward Camden Heide (23) during the second half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

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Takeaways: No. 13 Purdue 87, No. 2 Alabama 78

No. 2 Alabama basketball lost on the road at No. 13 Purdue, 87-78, on Friday night inside the Mackey Center in West Lafayette, Indiana. Following the

Everything Nate Oats said after Alabama's 87-78 loss at Purdue

No. 2 Alabama basketball has suffered its first loss of the season, falling on the road to No. 13 Purdue by a final score of 87-78.  The game was the

Nov 15, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) looks for an open teammate after passing Purdue Boilermakers guard Gicarri Harris (24) during the first half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

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No. 2 Alabama falls to No. 13 Purdue on the road for first loss of season

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Things are about to get real for Alabama basketball.  The 2nd-ranked Crimson Tide has started the season 3-0. All three of those

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How Nate Oats is approaching Alabama's non-conference gauntlet

No. 2 Alabama basketball is about to endure its first road test of the season this Friday as it travels north to take on No. 13 Purdue on the road.

How to watch, listen to No. 2 Alabama basketball at No. 13 Purdue

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama assistant coach Ryan Pannone asked center Clifford Omoruyi an important question during Thursday’s practice. The Crimson

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Clifford Omoruyi's experience at Purdue helping Alabama before first road game

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- No. 2 Alabama basketball has started the season 3-0, but all three wins have come in the safe and familiar confines of Coleman

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Nate Oats challenges Alabama's young players before first road game

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- No. 2 Alabama gutted out another hard-fought game against a tough mid-major on Monday night, beating McNeese State 72-64.  Here

Nov 11, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (3) brings the ball up against McNeese at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

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Takeaways: No. 2 Alabama 72, McNeese State 64

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama basketball men’s team defeated McNeese State, 72-64, on Monday night to advance to 3-0 on the season. Following the

Everything Nate Oats said after Alabama's 72-64 win over McNeese State

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- No. 2 Alabama won another tight game against a talented mid-major on Monday night, beating McNeese State, the preseason favorites

Nov 11, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; McNeese forward Joe charles (5) defends as Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) drives to the baseline at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

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No. 2 Alabama downs McNeese State to start season 3-0

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – No. 2 Alabama (2-0) will face McNeese State (1-1) tonight in its third game of the 2024-25 season. The Crimson Tide will host the

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Alabama vs. McNeese State: Live updates, score, highlights

No. 2 Alabama basketball currently sits at 2-0 on the season coming off a rugged 88-79 win over Arkansas State on Friday. Now, with just two days of

Nov 8, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats watches during the first half against the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

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How to watch, listen to No. 2 Alabama basketball vs McNeese State

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- It wasn't pretty, but No. 2 Alabama moved to 2-0 on the season with an 88-79 win over Arkansas State on Friday night. The Red

Nov 8, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) drives the ball against Arkansas State Red Wolves guard Avery Felts (10) during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

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Takeaways: No. 2 Alabama 88, Arkansas State 79

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama basketball men’s team defeated Arkansas State, 88-79, on Friday night to advance to 2-0 on the season. After the No.

Everything Nate Oats said after Alabama's 88-79 win over Arkansas State

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- No. 2 Alabama narrowly escaped Arkansas State at home on Friday night, winning by a final score of 88-79 in an ugly game that was

Nov 8, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide center Clifford Omoruyi (11) dunks against Arkansas State Red Wolves forward Rashaud Marshall (0) during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

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No. 2 Alabama escapes Arkansas State at home

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