Throwback Thursday: 1977-78 Alabama Basketball

Several legendary Alabama players helped make up this team under C.M. Newton

The Alabama basketball program had one of its most memorable teams during the 1977-78 season.

Led by C.M. Newton, who was in his 10th season as the Crimson Tide's head coach, Alabama finished 4th in the conference and 17-10 overall.  

The team was a perfect 12-0 at home in Memorial Coliseum.

The team included Alabama legends Robert Scott, Anthony Murray and Reginald King. 

All-American Reggie King led the team in scoring, averaging 21.2 points per game and in rebounds with 13.3 rebounds per game.