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Even with a loss to Tennessee on Saturday, Alabama center Charles Bediako believes the Tide are National Championship favorites with him on their roster. Bediako sent shockwaves through the country when he returned to Alabama midway through the 2025-2026 college basketball season despite spending the last two years in the NBA G League. Regardless of […]

Alabama basketball faced eligibility concerns involving Charles Bediako. Now the Crimson Tide and head coach Nate Oats welcomed back the star amid the controversial case involving him and the NCAA. He hadn’t played in a college basketball game since the 2023 season. Bediako ended that drought right here versus Tennessee. Charles Bediako checks in for […]

The Alabama basketball team might be without two of its three best offensive players when it takes on Tennessee on Saturday night. The Tide are unlikely to have star guard Aden Holloway or forward Amari Allen for their marquee prime-time matchup. Holloway and Allen were both listed as questionable for the game but are now […]

With Alabama re-signing center Charles Bediako ahead of its Saturday night clash with Tennessee, nobody knows what to expect with another former professional player returning to the college basketball scene. ESPN college insider Pete Thamel does not believe it will be as egregious as some fans are bracing for. The optics of Alabama becoming the […]

The NCAA released a statement on the lawsuit filed by Alabama player Charles Bediako. On Friday, Bediako was granted temporary eligibility to play in the game against Tennessee on Saturday. At the same time, NCAA Sr. VP Dan Gavitt put out a statement, per David Worlock of the NCAA. “Several years ago, the NCAA membership […]

A county judge’s decision this week to grant temporary NCAA eligibility to former Alabama Crimson Tide big man Charles Bediako sent shockwaves through the college basketball world. The decision clears the way for Bediako to play for Alabama this weekend in a big SEC matchup against Tennessee. Following the ruling, Alabama head coach Nate Oats […]

Charles Bediako is back to playing college basketball as he reunites with Nate Oats and the Alabama Crimson Tide. However, his chance to make his return to the hardwood is up in the air for the team’s upcoming matchup. Bediako has garnered national attention after returning to the Crimson Tide. He signed deals in the […]

Alabama basketball is set to play Tennessee soon, and they’ll be getting some help in the interior for the game. Head coach Nate Oats will play Charles Bediako after receiving a temporary restraining order from a judge to be eligible, according to Jeff Goodman of On3. Bediako just played in the G League over the […]

It’s been a crazy past couple of months regarding eligibility in college basketball. This week, the drama took a new twist with a county judge granting temporary eligibility for former Alabama Crimson Tide forward Charles Bediako, who had been playing in the G League this season. Not surprisingly, the NCAA released a statement in complete […]

The NCAA has formally responded to the lawsuit filed by former Alabama basketball center Charles Bediako, and the statement casts serious doubt on any path back to college basketball for the Crimson Tide alum. On Tuesday, the NCAA acknowledged the legal action in a public response addressing Bediako’s eligibility challenge. In the statement, the organization […]

Alabama recently broke a two-game losing skid with a win over Mississippi State, but nearly were upset again by Oklahoma on Saturday. The Crimson Tide took an 83-81 comeback victory, leading to Nate Oats talking about the need for self-reflection. Meanwhile, star sophomore guard Labaron Philon spoke about the halftime speech Oats gave that inspired […]

After snapping a two-game skid with a win over Mississippi State, Alabama narrowly avoided another upset loss with a two-point win over Oklahoma. Head coach Nate Oats could hardly contain his disappointment after the game, blaming himself for his team’s subpar performance. No. 18 Alabama entered the game against an unranked Oklahoma team on a […]

Alabama Crimson Tide overcame a huge adversity on Tuesday night, responding to mounting injuries and an early deficit to secure a 97-82 road win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs. While the victory snapped a two-game skid and showcased resilience, head coach Nate Oats acknowledged afterward that the Crimson Tide may be facing continued availability challenges […]

As head coach Sean Miller has ripped into the Texas basketball team for previous disappointing outings, the unranked program turned it around and upset No. 13 Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, 92-88. While Miller has held the Texas basketball team accountable even in wins, he would speak about what led to the huge win against […]

After the No. 13 Alabama basketball team lost to Vanderbilt last Wednesday, the team would lose its second straight game on Saturday against the unranked Texas Longhorns, 92-88. With the Alabama basketball program trying to bounce back after the Vanderbilt loss, they wouldn’t do so against Texas, prompting ultra-blunt comments from head coach Nate Oats. […]

Vanderbilt moves to 15-0 on the season on Wednesday night, defeating Alabama 96-90. Vanderbilt against Alabama was one of the premier games of the week. Nate Oats knew that going in, based on his pregame comments. After the game. Vanderbilt star Tyler Tanner remembered those comments. “We’ve got a lot of guys who want to […]

Alabama entered its game on Wednesday night on a high note. The team was 11-3, and Alabama had just defeated Kentucky. The Tide suffered its fourth loss of the season on Wednesday night, falling to Vanderbilt 96-90. In the process, star player Labaron Philon left the game with full-body cramps. “I don’t know. Played 19 […]

After playing against a grueling non-conference schedule, Alabama basketball is off to a great start in its non-conference slate. On Saturday, the Crimson Tide dominated Kentucky in a 89-74 home victory to get in the win column in SEC play. Alabama dominated this game right from the jump, racing out to a double-digit lead in […]

The Kentucky basketball team continues to struggle this season. Kentucky got rocked in a loss on Saturday to Alabama, 89-74. Wildcats head coach Mark Pope was deeply frustrated with his team following this latest loss. “We had some breakdowns communication wise, defensively, we’re really inconsistent. It was unfortunate. I was really, really frustrated with our […]

After leading by two points, 41-39, at the half against the Arizona Wildcats, the Alabama Crimson Tide fell apart in the second half and ended up losing in blowout fashion, 96-75. Alabama was outscored, 57-34 after halftime, and Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats was questioned postgame as to whether or not he should have […]

Alabama coach Nate Oats did not shy away from accountability after the Crimson Tide were physically overmatched in a 96-75 loss to top-ranked Arizona. Instead, he labeled the defeat for what it was. A combination of roster miscalculations and an ongoing failure for Alabama to meet the standard against elite opponents. “In hindsight, I probably […]

The Alabama basketball program has completely changed under head coach Nate Oats. The Crimson Tide has turned into a juggernaut thanks to Oats, and it has been a night-and-day difference from where the program was before he arrived in Tuscaloosa. Oats is an offensive genius in college basketball, and that style has fit like a […]

As the SEC Championship concluded this past weekend, teams are preparing for the postseason or next year. As the dust settles on the 2025 campaign, it is time for a final edition of the SEC Football Power Rankings. 1. Georgia (-) Georgia is coming off a massive victory over Alabama in the SEC Championship game. […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide basketball team picked up a big win on Wednesday night, outlasting the Clemson Tigers 90-84 in the ACC/SEC Challenge. Sophomore guard Labaron Philon Jr. delivered a standout performance, and head coach Nate Oats used the moment to issue a pointed challenge aimed at pushing his young star to elevate his overall […]

The 2025 Alabama basketball team has a lot of potential once again, as it showed after beating St. John’s. It comes down to how Alabama runs its offense, and Labaron Philon Jr. is the biggest key this year. Philon Jr. is the star for the Crimson Tide, and he had a fantastic game against Gonzaga, […]

Brad Underwood made a clear statement involving the Final Four after the No. 8 Illinois Fighting Illini’s 90-86 loss to the No. 11 Alabama Crimson Tide on Wednesday night. Going into the matchup, Illinois was off to a great start with a 4-0 record. They had wins over Jackson State, Florida Gulf Coast, ranked Texas […]

Alabama found the jolt it needed Wednesday night in Chicago, and it came from a player who had not taken the floor in any of the Crimson Tide’s first three regular-season games. Sophomore forward Keitenn Bristow made his debut in a 90-86 win over Illinois and delivered an impact that both head coaches said changed […]

The Alabama Basketball program made a major early-season statement on Wednesday night, defeating No. 8 ranked Illinois by a score of 90-86 in a thrilling ranked college basketball showdown at the United Center in Chicago. The win not only lifted the No. 11 ranked Crimson Tide’s national profile but also prompted head coach Nate Oats […]

As the No. 2 Purdue basketball team handed the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide an 87-80 loss on Thursday night, many players on the Boilermakers answered the call. With the Purdue basketball team looking to top the rankings, it will be with the contributions of big man Trey Kaufman-Renn, as his explosive performance came with […]

Nate Oats called out the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide’s issues following their 87-80 loss to the No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers on Thursday night. Alabama was off to a solid start following a season-opening win over North Dakota and a ranked victory over the St. John’s Red Storm. Taking on a highly-ranked Purdue was the […]

The St. John’s Red Storm fell 103-95 to the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday at Madison Square Garden, and head coach Rick Pitino did not hold back when asked about what went wrong for his Johnnies. Pitino said that St. John’s fell into the trap of allowing Alabama to control the pace of the game. […]

Despite finishing ranked in the top 10 in four of the last five seasons, Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats still feels that the Crimson Tide are being underrated in 2025-2026. If that is the case, Alabama put that narrative to rest with a 103-96 win over No. 5-ranked St. John’s. Oats held nothing back after […]

The St. John’s Red Storm basketball team suffered a humbling setback Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden, falling 103–96 to the Alabama Crimson Tide in what marked the first time a Rick Pitino–coached Red Storm squad has surrendered 100 points or more. The loss snapped a 12-game home winning streak at MSG and exposed defensive […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide basketball team sent a clear message to the college basketball world Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. The No. 15 Crimson Tide rolled into New York and stunned No. 5 St. John’s with a 103–96 victory, delivering an early-season statement that demanded national attention. Behind sophomore standout Labaron Philon and junior […]

Alabama basketball guard Davion Hannah appeared to suffer some sort of back injury early in Saturday’s game against St. John’s. Hannah was attempting to score a basket which led to the injury scare. He was able to walk off the floor, but was clearly in pain. Video via FOX College Hoops on X, formerly Twitter: […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide and St. John’s Red Storm meet for a highly anticipated non-conference matchup at Madison Square Garden. These two squads have proven to be one of the better teams in the country, and many thought that St. John’s would make a run for the title last season with Rick Pitino at the […]

Back during the summer, the Alabama Crimson Tide and head coach Nate Oats received good news when standout freshman guard Labaron Philon withdrew from the NBA Draft and opted to return to the program for his sophomore year. With Philon back in the fold, Alabama is awaiting word on another big piece of the puzzle […]

Nate Oats may have found his second option behind Labaron Philon going into the Alabama Crimson Tide’s 2025-26 season. Oats is entering the 11th season of his head coaching career, his seventh with the Crimson Tide. He has made incredible history with the program, getting them to their first-ever Final Four in 2024. Looking forward […]

Nate Oats has built Alabama basketball into a powerhouse, taking the program closer to the sport’s pinnacle than it has ever been in its long history. He amassed a superb 145-63 record in his firsts six seasons in Tuscaloosa and guided the Crimson Tide to their first-ever Final Four appearance in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. […]