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Alabama Head Coach Nate Oats greets Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl before the game against Auburn at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL on Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024

No. 1 Auburn vs. No. 2 Alabama in College Basketball, How Did We Get Here?

In a state entrenched in football tradition, Nate Oats and Bruce Pearl have transformed the Tide and Tigers to the two best teams in college basketball.

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Jan 25, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats disputes a call during the second half against the LSU Tigers at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

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Dec 31, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Austin Mack (10) throws the ball before a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Raymond James Stadium.

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Jan 7, 2010; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Mark Ingram (22) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of the 2010 BCS national championship game against the Texas Longhorns at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Feb 11, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) reacts after scoring a three point basket during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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Jan 24, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Jaylin Williams (2) defends a drive by Alabama Crimson Tide forward Grant Nelson (2) at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images

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Alabama Crimson Tide forward Grant Nelson (4) questions a call by the referees in the first half as the Texas Longhorns take on the Crimson Tide at the Moody Center, Feb. 11, 2025.

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Jan 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide center Clifford Omoruyi (11) handles the ball during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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Feb 11, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) lays in a basket while defended by Texas Longhorns guard Tramon Mark (12) during the second half at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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DeSoto's Ethan Feaster warms up after halftime during Friday's game at the Alamodome on Sept. 13, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas.

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Dec 31, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer looks on before running onto the field before a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Recruiting Rundown: Alabama Continues to Build on 2026 Class

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Nov 23, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide helmet prior to a game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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Nov 23, 2024; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide helmet prior to a game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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Feb 9, 2025; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; Justin Thomas of the United States hits his ball off of the tee at hole 9 during the final round of the WM Phoenix Open golf tournament

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Alabama baseball's Kade Snell (28) during a 2024 game. (Image credit: Alabama Athletics)

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Jan 5, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama forward Essence Cody (21) gets a shot in the lane with Missouri forward Angelique Ngalakulondi (30) defending at Coleman Coliseum.

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Nov 10, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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Alabama pitcher Zane Adams (20). (Image credit: Alabama Athletics)

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Alabama baseball third baseman Garrett Staton (27). (Image credit: Alabama Athletics)

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