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Mar 26, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats watches during a practice session ahead of the midwest regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

A breakdown of the new March Madness format and how it impacts Nate Oats and the Crimson Tide.

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A breakdown of the new March Madness format and how it impacts Nate Oats and the Crimson Tide.

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Nov 25, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward London Jemison (6) shoots a free throw in the first half against UNLV Rebels in a 2025 Players Era Festival group play game at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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The Crimson Tide will play in Las Vegas during Thanksgiving Week as part of The Players Era Sixteen.

Alabama forward Amari Allen commands the defense in the first half of the game against Clemson on Dec. 3, 2025.

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The Crimson Tide forward will compete at the league's skills showcase next week, where his evaluations could determine whether he remains in the draft.

Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats looks on against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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The Crimson Tide head coach commented on Aden Holloway, Amari Allen, and others in the midst of rebuilding next year's roster.

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The University of Alabama Board of Trustees approved new salaries for basketball head coach Nate Oats and assistant Preston Murphy.

Alabama Alabama forward Taylor Bol Bowen (7) in action against North Dakota at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL on Monday, Nov 3, 2025.

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The former Crimson Tide forward is joining Oregon and longtime Ducks head coach Dana Altman, but has Alabama done enough to replace him?

Alabama head coach Nate Oats coaches forward London Jemison during the second half of the game against Texas on Jan. 10, 2025.

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The Crimson Tide's squad is nowhere near final, but here's a glimpse of what it could be if next season started today.

Boise State transfer center Drew Fielder

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All-Mountain West Second Team member Drew Fielder becomes the Crimson Tide's fourth incoming transfer for the 2026-27 season.

Alabama forward Amari Allen sinks a lay up in the second half of the game against Auburn on Mar. 7, 2026.

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The Crimson Tide forward officially chooses his next step after finishing his first collegiate season as a member of the All-SEC Freshman Team.

Davion Hannah guards the inbound against Purdue in the first half of the game on November 13, 2025.

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Davion Hannah, who was compared to Herb Jones by Nate Oats, missed most of his first year after being diagnosed with a medical condition in mid-December.

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Former NC State small forward Cole Cloer joins Brandon Garrison and Jamarion Davis-Fleming.

Feb 7, 2026; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs forward Jamarion Davis-Fleming (0) shoots over Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) during the second half at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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The Crimson Tide secured more help in the post, adding a Mississippi State big man with family connections to the program.

Mar 3, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Aiden Sherrell (22) grabs a rebound against the Georgia Bulldogs at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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The former starter for the Crimson Tide can keep the same color scheme in his wardrobe as he transfers to a Big 10 school.

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Hofstra Pride guard Cruz Davis (5) drives against Alabama Crimson Tide forward Amari Allen (5) in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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The reigning CAA Player of the Year would be a big portal addition for Nate Oats.

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) dunks the ball against the Santa Clara Broncos during the overtime period of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

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6-foot-10 Brandon Garrison becomes the Crimson Tide's first transfer portal addition following the 2025-26 season.

Alabama guard Jalil Bethea celebrates a play in the first half of the game against Texas on Jan. 10, 2025.

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The former McDonald's All-American has found his third home in as many years, this one being in the state where he grew up.

Alabama Jalil Bethea dribbles in the first half of the game against Auburn on Mar. 7, 2026.

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Jalil Bethea will spend his junior year elsewhere, as he averaged just eight minutes per game with the Crimson Tide following his freshman season at Miami.

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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The Alabama guard has officially declared for the 2026 NBA Draft after two seasons with the Crimson Tide.

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats looks on in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Did the Crimson Tide move in the final AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll after reaching the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

Alabama forward Aiden Sherrell dunks the ball in the second half of the game against Arkansas on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Sophomore forward Aiden Sherrell was the only member of the Crimson Tide to start in every game he played in this season.

Alabama forward Taylor Bol Bowen calls a play in the first half of the game against Missouri on Jan. 27, 2026.

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Taylor Bol Bowen is the first player moving on from the Crimson Tide following the 2025-26 season.

Jan 27, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama head coach Nate Oats is fired up after a pair fo three pointers by Alabama guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (3) at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

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The new deal will make Oats one of the top-5 compensated men’s basketball coaches in the country.

Sep 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Sparks guard Sarah Ashlee Barker (13) against the Phoenix Mercury during a WNBA game at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Your daily briefing on what's going on with the Alabama Crimson Tide, including full TV listings.

Aden Holloway sinks a mid-range jumper in the first half of the game against Purdue on November 13, 2025.

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The Crimson Tide guard is hoping to rejoin the team next season, but that will depend on the outcome of his court case.

Feb 28, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) celebrates a basket during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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A look at this year's stats from Naas Cunningham, Mouhamed Dioubate, Derrion Reid and Jarin Stevenson.