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Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Houston Mallette (95) talks to forward Amari Allen (5) in the second half against the Hofstra Pride during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Everything you need to know, including TV and radio information, about the Crimson Tide's premiere March Madness matchup against the Red Raiders in Tampa, Florida.

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Everything you need to know, including TV and radio information, about the Crimson Tide's premiere March Madness matchup against the Red Raiders in Tampa, Florida.

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Alabama Crimson Tide on SI writers inside Benchmark International Arena after Alabama's NCAA tournament win over Hofstra

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BamaCentral writers share their final thoughts and takeaways from Benchmark International Arena in Tampa after the Crimson Tide avoided the upset to advance to the Round of 32.

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The Crimson Tide showed a completely different response to an early deficit against Hofstra than it did a week ago.

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Amari Allen (5) shoots against Hofstra Pride guard German Plotnikov (25) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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The Crimson Tide freshman scored all his points in the second frame to propel Alabama into the Round of 32.

Alabama Crimson Tide guard Labaron Philon (0) reacts after a basket in the second half against the Hofstra Pride during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena.

Philon finishes with 29 points, eight rebounds and seven assists as Alabama advances with a 90-70 win

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Hofstra Pride head coach Speedy Claxton in the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena.

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Full transcript from the Pride head coach and players after losing to the Crimson Tide in the Round of 64.

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats reacts in the second half against the Hofstra Pride during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena.

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Full transcript from the Crimson Tide head coach, plus players Labaron Philon Jr., Taylor Bol Bowen and Aiden Sherrell.

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Labaron Philon (0) reacts after a play in the first half against the Hofstra Pride during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena.

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Labaron Philon Jr. scored 29 points as the Crimson Tide keeps dancing in March Madness.

Alabama guard Aden Holloway (2) dribbles the ball against Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center in Knoxville, TN on Saturday, Mar 1, 2025.

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Police had a warrant after receiving complaints from a trash pull located at the Alabama guard's residence.

Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida, ahead of four opening-round games: No. 5 Texas Tech vs. No. 12 Akron, No. 4 Alabama vs. No. 13 Hofstra, No. 8 Clemson vs. No. 9 Iowa, and No. 1 Florida vs. No. 16 Prairie View A&M.

Score updates and analysis from Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, as the Crimson Tide takes on the Pride.

Latrell Wrightsell Jr. celebrates a big play against Purdue in the second half of the game on November 13, 2025.

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As the Alabama guard worked his way back from a season-ending injury, the player and coach bonded over their faith, and Wrightsell returned to being a prolific scorer for the Crimson Tide.

Mar 19, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats smiles during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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Nate Oats and Speedy Claxton spoke highly of each other entering their NCAA Tournament matchup.

Apr 4, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Villanova Wildcats forward Kris Jenkins (2) shoots the game-winning shot over North Carolina Tar Heels forward Isaiah Hicks (4) in the second half in the championship game of the 2016 NCAA Men's Final Four at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

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The Crimson Tide players reminisce on what makes March Madness special.

Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr talks to head coach Nate Oats in the second half of the game against Auburn on Mar. 7, 2026.

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Labaron Philon and Cruz Davis go head-to-head on Friday in one of the more exciting guard matchups of the Round of 64.

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The Crimson Tide held a 40-minute open practice as No. 4 Alabama prepares to face No. 13 Hofstra in the Round of 64.

Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jalil Bethea (1) and Alabama Crimson Tide forward Taylor Bol Bowen (7) react from the sideline during the first half against the Auburn Tigers at Coleman Coliseum.

The Crimson Tide will rely on depth and tempo as it prepares to face Hofstra without its second-leading scorer

Dec 17, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jalil Bethea (1) goes on a fast break guarded by South Florida Bulls guard Wes Enis (2) during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images

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The Miami transfer is in line for a big role in the Crimson Tide's first NCAA Tournament matchup.

Mar 13, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Labaron Philon (0) dribbles the ball past Mississippi Rebels guard Ilias Kamardine (6) during the first half at Bridgestone Arena.

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The opening game of the NCAA tournament provides a similar setting for the Crimson Tide as Alabama prepares to face 13-seed Hofstra in Tampa.

Alabama forward Aiden Sherrell fights for a rebound in the first half of the game against Auburn on Mar. 7, 2026.

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Offensive rebounding has been one of the biggest strengths for Hofstra this season.

Alabama guard Aden Holloway (2) reacts after Mississippi won a SEC tournament quarterfinal game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 13, 2026.

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Guards Labaron Philon Jr. and Houston Mallette believe Alabama is "really well equipped to handle adversity," following Holloway's arrest and suspension.

Mar 27, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Aden Holloway (2) talks to head coach Nate Oats during the second half against the Brigham Young Cougars during an East Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The Alabama head coach gives an update on his guard following the arrest, and Oats deciphers the possibility of a return from Holloway during the NCAA Tournament.

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A full transcript from the Alabama head coach, plus Labaron Philon, Houston Mallette and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. ahead of the NCAA Tournament First Round in Tampa.

Dec 18, 2021; North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA; Hofstra Pride head coach Speedy Claxton motions to his players during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Simmons Bank Arena. Hofstra won 89-81. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

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A full transcript from the Pride head coach and players Cruz Davis, Preston Edmead and German Plotnikov ahead of the NCAA Tournament First Round in Tampa.

Jan 24, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama head coach Nate Oats yells at an official over what he believed was a missed foul by a Tennessee player at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

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A look at Hofstra, Texas Tech and Akron's biggest strengths and how they could impact the Crimson Tide this weekend in the NCAA Tournament.

Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. celebrates a made three in the second half of the game against Missouri on Jan. 27, 2026.

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This is the third and fourth NCAA media outlets to reveal their All-American lists, as the Alabama guard is a Third Team member on all four.