John Mitchell

John Mitchell

Joined: May 30, 2012

John is the Site Expert at Bama Hammer and a lifelong fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide. He has written for a variety of online platforms since 2007 with bylines at multiple Fansided sites including Saturday Blitz and Busting Brackets. He has previously covered Alabama high school athletics for East Alabama Sports Today. John is also a cinephile who really ties the room together.

Mar 23, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats coaches guard Mark Sears (1) in the second half against the St. Mary's Gaels during the NCAA Tournament Second Round at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Alabama Basketball History: How has Crimson Tide fared in past Sweet 16 appearances?

Mar 22, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Brigham Young Cougars guard Trey Stewart (1) reacts after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Everything you need to know about BYU, Alabama's Sweet 16 March Madness opponent

Mar 24, 2025; College Park, Maryland, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Sarah Ashlee Barker (3) takes a shot over Maryland Terrapins guard Saylor Poffenbarger (6) during the first half at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Sarah Ashlee Barker's record-setting performance not enough as Alabama falls to Maryland in 2nd Round

Saint Mary's v Alabama

3 sequences that shaped Alabama basketball's NCAA Tournament win over Saint Mary's

Mar 23, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats coaches guard Mark Sears (1) in the second half against the St. Mary's Gaels during the NCAA Tournament Second Round at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Nate Oats quote credits Alabama's superior depth for wearing out Saint Mary's

Mar 23, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats reacts 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

Alabama fans are calling for a lifetime contract for Nate Oats after 3rd straight Sweet 16

Mar 22, 2025; College Park, Maryland, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Sarah Ashlee Barker (3) takes a shot over Green Bay Phoenix center Jenna Guyer (30) during the first half at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

What time does Alabama Women's Basketball play vs. Maryland in NCAA Tournament?

Mar 21, 2025; Tuscaloosa AL, USA; Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron (1) connects with a pitch during the second game of the series with Tennessee at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.

What's next for Alabama baseball following series loss to Tennessee?

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

What time does Alabama basketball play in the Sweet 16 vs. BYU?

Mar 23, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Chris Youngblood (8) dribbles defended by St. Mary's Gaels guard Augustas Marciulionis (3) in the first half during the NCAA Tournament Second Round at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Chris Youngblood praises Mo Dioubate, calls him the key to Alabama's winning

Mar 23, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Labaron Philon (0) dribbles defended by St. Mary's Gaels guard Augustas Marciulionis (3) in the first half during the NCAA Tournament Second Round at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

3 Takeaways as Alabama coasts past Saint Mary's and into the Sweet 16

Alabama head coach Nate Oats works the sideline against Florida during the first half of their quarterfinal game of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 15, 2025.

Report indicates that Texas "considered" Nate Oats for head coaching position

Mar 21, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Aden Holloway (2) shoots the ball in the second half during the NCAA Tournament First Round at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Alabama vs. Saint Mary's in March Madness: how to watch, betting odds, and a prediction

Mar 22, 2025; College Park, Maryland, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Zaay Green (14) takes a shot over Green Bay Phoenix guard Maddy Schreiber (34) during the first half at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Zaay Green, Aaliyah Nye lead Alabama to 1st Round March Madness win over Green Bay

Mar 21, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats reacts in the first half against the Robert Morris Colonials during the NCAA Tournament First Round at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Nate Oats has issued the warning, will his Alabama Basketball team listen?

Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) takes the ball up the court during the second half of an NCAA Tournament First Round game against the Robert Morris Colonials at Rocket Arena on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.

What time does Alabama play Saint Mary's in the March Madness 2nd Round?