Alabama Basketball

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Oklahoma v Alabama

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

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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

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Alabama v Texas A&M

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

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

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Alabama v Duke

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

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Alabama v Florida

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

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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

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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

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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

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Nov 21, 2024; Spokane, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars guard Cedric Coward (0) controls the ball against the Eastern Washington Eagles in the second half at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Alabama basketball in a battle with Duke for prominent Transfer Portal guard

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Manasquan   s Darius Adams. NJSIAA state tournament group 2 semifinal: Middle Township vs. Manasquan   Berkeley Township, NJThursday, March 2, 2023

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5-star guard reopening his recruitment, Alabama basketball expected to be involved

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Alabama Basketball is not a Blue Blood yet, but Nate Oats is considered elite by NBA scouts and executives.

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Nov 21, 2024; Spokane, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars guard Cedric Coward (0) controls the ball against Eastern Washington Eagles guard Andrew Cook (9) in the first half at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

College basketball insider believes Alabama leads for top Transfer Portal target

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BYU v Alabama

Labaron Philon's NBA Draft decision leaves a major void for Alabama at guard

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Mar 29, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Labaron Philon (0) celebrates after a play 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

Alabama guard Labaron Philon declares for the 2025 NBA Draft, "all in" on pro career

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Alabama v Tennessee

Alabama transfer forward Jarin Stevenson announces new destination

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Alabama Basketball needs Nate Oats and Preston Murphy to be 'Moneyball' wizards

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Dec 22, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Derrion Reid (35) drives the ball down the court against the Kent State Golden Flashes during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

Alabama basketball loses another talented freshman to the Transfer Portal

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