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Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) and Alabama forward Grant Nelson (4) celebrate against Illinois at Legacy Arena at BJCC in Birmingham, AL on Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024.

How Alabama Basketball Can Attack Houston's Notorious Defense

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Nov 26, 2024

Nov 23, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) shoots the ball over Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks forward Jalen Ware (24) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Tumbles – Too Far? – in Latest AP Top 25 Voting

Steven Greenberg

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Nov 25, 2024

Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Alabama guard Labaron Philon (0) forces his way past Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Alabama defeated Illinois 100-87. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Alabama Basketball Guard Labaron Philon Named SEC Freshman of the Week

Hunter De

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Nov 25, 2024

Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Alabama guard Labaron Philon (0) gets a dunk with Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic (13) trailing in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Alabama defeated Illinois 100-87. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

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Nov 25, 2024

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Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Alabama guard Labaron Philon (0) makes a pass after driving past Illinois forward Will Riley (7) in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Alabama defeated Illinois 100-87. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

College Basketball: Labaron Philon Skyrocketing Up Draft Boards

Isaac Condra

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Nov 23, 2024

Alabama Crimson Tide guard Labaron Philon (0) celebrates after scoring Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, during the NCAA men’s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue Boilermakers won 87-78.

NBA Draft: Labaron Philon Making a Case as Alabama's Top Prospect

Jace Derryberry

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Nov 21, 2024

Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic (13) defends as Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) goes to the basket in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Alabama defeated Illinois 100-87. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Illinois Basketball Report Card: Grades vs. Alabama (Game 4)

Jason Langendorf

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Nov 21, 2024

Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) defends a three pointer by Alabama forward Grant Nelson (4) in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

3 Key Numbers From No. 25 Illinois Basketball's Loss to No. 8 Alabama

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 21, 2024

Alabama guard Aden Holloway (2) passes the ball against Illinois at Legacy Arena at BJCC in Birmingham, AL on Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024.

Three Takeaways From No. 8 Alabama Basketball's Victory Over No. 25 Illinois

Hunter De

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Nov 21, 2024

Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Alabama guard Labaron Philon (0) sprints to the ball on an inbound play against Illinois in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Illinois Basketball Coach Brad Underwood On Alabama Freshman 'That's a Bad Boy Right There'

Joe Gaither

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Nov 21, 2024

Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Illinois forward Will Riley (7) attempts to block a shot by Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi (11) in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Instant Analysis: Alabama Takes Down Illinois 100-87

Jason Langendorf

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Nov 20, 2024

Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) defends a three pointer by Alabama forward Grant Nelson (4) in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Alabama Basketball Hands Illinois First Loss of Season in C.M. Newton Classic

Will Miller

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Nov 20, 2024

Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) reacts during the first half against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Big Questions for Illinois Basketball vs. Alabama

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 20, 2024

Nov 4, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) takes the court with teammates in a game against the Easter Illinois Panthers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

NBA Draft: Matchup Between Illinois, Alabama Offers Looks at NBA Prospects

Jace Derryberry

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Nov 20, 2024

Mar 28, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) dunks the ball against the Iowa State Cyclones in the semifinals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Illinois' Top 5 Non-Con Wins of Brad Underwood Era – With Alabama Looming

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Nov 20, 2024

Alabama forward Jarin Stevenson (15) is introduced during starting lineups against McNeese State at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL on Monday, Nov 11, 2024.

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Hunter De

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Nov 19, 2024

Nov 11, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) drives the ball down the court against the McNeese State Cowboys during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball vs. Alabama: Scouting the Crimson Tide

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Nov 19, 2024

Purdue Boilermakers guard C.J. Cox reacts after scoring against the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Purdue Men’s Basketball Scores Identity Test Win in Knocking Off Alabama

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Nov 19, 2024

Alabama Basketball 2025 Signee London Jemison

Alabama Basketball Officially Signs Three Players to 2025 Class

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Nov 18, 2024

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