Alabama Basketball

Nov 16, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer talks with officials during a review at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated Mercer 52-7. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Alabama and Kalen DeBoer in pole position for 5-star LB back on the market

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New ESPN mock draft has surprising draft position for Labaron Philon

Nate Oats, Alabama hosting top Transfer Portal target on visit this weekend

Alabama guard Labaron Philon makes final NBA Draft decision

Mar 23, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats coaches in the first half against the St. Mary's Gaels during the NCAA Tournament Second Round at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Adding another point guard to the roster is not a necessity, according to Nate Oats

John Mitchell
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Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA;  Arkansas Razorbacks guard Boogie Fland (2) controls the ball during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Boogie Fland should be a priority target in the Transfer Portal for Nate Oats

John Mitchell
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Mar 27, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) shoots the ball during the second half against the Brigham Young Cougars during an East Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Mark Sears torches the nets during shooting drills at the NBA Draft Combine

John Mitchell
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Jan 29, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Grant Nelson (4) dunks the ball against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first half at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

Grant Nelson sets an NBA Draft Combine record, wows scouts in attendance

John Mitchell
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Alabama guard Labaron Philon (0) runs the ball up the court against Kentucky during the second half of a Southeastern Conference tournament quarterfinal game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 14, 2025.

Where Alabama's Labaron Philon stands in post-lottery NBA Mock Drafts

John Mitchell
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Dec 19, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Cal State Northridge Matadors guard Keonte Jones (4) shoots the ball against the UCLA Bruins in the first half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Nate Oats and Alabama are trending for elite defender in the Transfer Portal

John Mitchell
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Alabama head coach Nate Oats works with his team against Kentucky during the first half of a Southeastern Conference tournament quarterfinal game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 14, 2025.

Nate Oats has no ability to take his own advice with Alabama's schedule

John Mitchell
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NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament - East Regional - Newark - Practice Day

Nate Oats expects Alabama basketball to be much improved in this area

John Mitchell
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Oklahoma v Alabama

Nate Oats throws more cool water on a potential Labaron Philon return

John Mitchell
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Feb 25, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Chris Youngblood (8) drives against Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Dellquan Warren (6) and guard Riley Kugel (2) during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

Chris Youngblood is getting a big opportunity to impress NBA scouts

John Mitchell
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Mar 23, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Aden Holloway (2) dribbles in the second half against the St. Mary's Gaels during the NCAA Tournament Second Round at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Projecting Alabama basketball's 2025-26 rotation with and without Labaron Philon

John Mitchell
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For Alabama Basketball in '25-26 Nate Oats just can't help himself

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Mar 15, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA;  Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats cheers after a made basket against the Florida Gators during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Alabama basketball's Transfer Portal haul has solid ranking though it is incomplete

John Mitchell
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Mar 24, 2024; Spokane, WA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Rylan Griffen (3) celebrates with Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oates in the second half against the Grand Canyon Antelopes at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

One of Alabama's top remaining Transfer Portal targets just committed elsewhere

John Mitchell
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Jan 11, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guards Labaron Philon (0) and Mark Sears (1) react after the final buzzer against the Texas A&M Aggies  at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Labaron Philon leads group of three Alabama players invited to the NBA Combine

John Mitchell
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Oklahoma v Alabama

Nate Oats may need to pivot based on Labaron Philon's NBA Draft projections

John Mitchell
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Jan 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats celebrates during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Nate Oats and Alabama just landed a commitment from the WAC Freshman of the Year

John Mitchell
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Alabama v Texas A&M

Roster uncertainty causing Nate Oats, Alabama basketball to slip in recent Bracketology

John Mitchell
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Nate Oats and Alabama Basketball are not all-in on Labaron Philon

Ronald Evans
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Alabama v Duke

Labaron Philon says "you never know" on a potential return to Alabama

John Mitchell
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Alabama v Florida

Nate Oats and Alabama lose out on top Transfer Portal target to Duke

John Mitchell
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Mar 29, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats reacts to a call during the first half against the Duke Blue Devils in the East Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Nate Oats and Alabama on the verge of striking out with coveted Transfer Portal guard

John Mitchell
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Mar 24, 2024; Spokane, WA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Rylan Griffen (3) celebrates with Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oates in the second half against the Grand Canyon Antelopes at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

A familiar face will be on a visit to Alabama basketball on Friday, per reports

John Mitchell
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Holliday's Keitenn Bristow shoots the ball against Ponder in a boys Class 3A state semifinal, Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

Alabama basketball is hosting an intriguing, under-the-radar Transfer Portal visitor

John Mitchell
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