Alabama Basketball

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.

Mark Sears, two other Alabama prospects included in ESPN's updated NBA Draft Top 100

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Alabama calls off pursuit of heralded Transfer Portal target following Philon's return

Projecting the starting lineup and rotation for Alabama with Labaron Philon returning

Labaron Philon's stunning NBA Draft reversal changes everything for Nate Oats, Alabama

Labaron Philon pulls stunning 180 in the 11th hour, will return to Alabama

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Alabama v South Carolina

Alabama gets the good news they were waiting on regarding Houston Mallette

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NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament  - Practice Day - West Regional

The travails of Alabama Basketball roster building require patience

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UNC Asheville v Alabama

Aiden Sherrell looks ready for a year two breakout in viral workout video

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Nate Oats heads back to the NBA once again to round out his Alabama coaching staff

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Feb 25, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Labaron Philon (0) drives against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

New ESPN mock draft has surprising draft position for Labaron Philon

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USC Trojans guard Desmond Claude (1) reacts after being called for a foul Thursday, March 13, 2025, during the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Purdue Boilermakers won 76-71.

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

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Alabama guard Labaron Philon (0) moves the ball past Kentucky guard Travis Perry (11) during the second half of a Southeastern Conference tournament quarterfinal game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 14, 2025.

Alabama guard Labaron Philon makes final NBA Draft decision

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Oklahoma v Alabama

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

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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

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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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