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Miller Leads Hornets To Third Straight Win In Blowout Over 76ers: Roll Call

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Jan 26, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) brings the ball up court against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Spectrum Center.
Jan 26, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) brings the ball up court against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Spectrum Center. | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Former Alabama basketball star Brandon Miller scored 30 points on Monday night to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a 130-93 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Miller was unstoppable, going 9-11 from the field (82%) and 6-6 from the free-throw line.

The 2023 SEC Player of the Year added eight rebounds, two steals, and two assists on the night. The Hornets were a mind-blowing +40 with him on the floor as Philadelphia simply got run off the court. Fellow Crimson Tide alum Collin Sexton had 10 points and three assists in the win.

Charlotte has a fascinating offense, with Miller leading the team in scoring with exactly 20 points per game. Lamelo Ball, Miles Bridges, and rookie Kon Knueppel are all over 18 points, while Sexton leads the bench unit with 15 per game. The team has struggled with injuries over the past few years, but Hornets fans can finally say that something is officially being built in Charlotte. The team has now won three in a row and has the best NET rating in the league over the last twelve games. Sitting at 19-28, the Hornets are firmly in contention for a play-in spot.

Crimson Tide Roll Call: Tuesday, January 27, 2026

  • JD Davison scored 35 points with 11 rebounds to lead the Rio Grand Valley Vipers to a win. Davison, the reigning G-League MVP, was sent down from the Houston Rockets to the affiliate on Monday. Davison is on a two-way contract, which allows a player to spend 50 games with an NBA team. He has been with Houston for 41 games this season, so he will be in the G-League for most of the remainder of the season.
  • Grant Nelson scored 11 points with eight rebounds for the Long Island Nets on Monday in their 112-106 win over the Motor City Cruise (Charles Bediako's former team). Nelson is on a minutes restriction, currently capped at 20 minutes per game, but had a clutch block with two minutes left and iced the game with a free throw a minute later.

Alabama Crimson Tide Monday Scores:

No events scheduled.

Alabama Crimson Tide Tuesday Schedule:

Men's basketball: Alabama vs. Missouri, 7 p.m., SEC Network, Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Countdown to Alabama Football's 2026 Opener:

221 days

On This Date In Alabama History:

January 27, 2011: Former Alabama All-American center Vaughn Mancha died in Tallahassee, Fla. During his four years with the Crimson Tide the team went 30-9-2, played in two Sugar Bowls and one Rose Bowl. He played all 60 minutes in the 1945 Sugar Bowl, was later named to the Sugar Bowl all-decade team. He went on to become the athletic director at Florida State.

Alabama Quote of the Day:

“Mancha is a brilliant defensive man, fine at diagnosing plays, a great defender against passes, and a sure tackler. On offense he is a fine blocker, and a good, accurate snapper. And he loves football.”
Coach Frank Thomas on Vaughn Mancha

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Theodore Fernandez
THEODORE FERNANDEZ

Theodore Fernandez is an intern with Alabama Crimson Tide On SI/BamaCentral and combined with his time with The Crimson White and WVUA 23 News has covered every Alabama sport across He also works as the play-by-play broadcaster for Alabama’s ACHA hockey team and has interned for Fox Sports.

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