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Former Rainbow Warriors center Isaac Johnson is slated to appear for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Summer League, bringing a decade‑long collegiate résumé and a nickname that has endeared him to fans.
The 2026 NBA Draft concluded with a flurry of selections, including key acquisitions by the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, San Antonio Spurs and other franchises, while contract uncertainties loom over several promising players.
Three former Alabama players who were not selected in the 2026 NBA Draft are now free agents, seeking contracts with NBA teams while navigating G League and Exhibit-10 possibilities.
In the 2026 NBA Draft, Alabama’s Labaron Philon Jr. was selected 22nd overall by the Philadelphia 76ers, the first Crimson Tide pick since 2023. Coach Nate Oats, credited by Philon for his development, recently signed a six‑year extension, while assistant Preston Murphy also received a contract renewal.
Alabama's upcoming SEC schedule features a blend of powerhouse opponents and competitive matchups, with recent games showcasing dramatic finishes, high‑scoring bursts and emerging star performances.
Labaron Philon Jr. was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 22nd pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, highlighting a breakthrough year for Alabama basketball.
Alabama has produced 48 NBA draft picks since 1949, ranking seventh in the SEC. The program’s alumni include top‑10 selections, Hall‑of‑Famer Ben Wallace, and a new generation of prospects poised to extend its legacy.
The Crimson Tide will face the Hawkeyes in a home‑and‑home neutral‑site series, marking a new chapter for both programs after strong recent tournament runs.
Alabama will open a home‑and‑home series with Iowa in Des Moines on Dec. 21, 2026, with a return game slated for Mobile in 2027‑28, reviving a rivalry that last saw the teams split a pair of contests in 2006 and 2010.
Iowa will open its 2026‑27 non‑conference slate against Alabama on Dec. 21, 2026, at Casey’s Center, beginning a two‑game series that pits the Hawkeyes’ deliberate style against the Crimson Tide’s up‑tempo offense.
Iowa will host Alabama on Dec. 21, 2026 at Casey’s Center, beginning a home‑and‑home series that underscores both programs’ ambitions.
The 2026 DBR Mock Draft concludes with a cascade of selections, highlighted by AJ Dybantsa’s top pick and a host of future NBA prospects.
The Crimson Tide revealed the jersey assignments for seven newcomers, linking each to a predecessor and highlighting the program’s deep talent pipeline.
Alabama will face Miami on December 2 in the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge, a series they lead 3‑1. The game follows a Sweet 16 run, roster changes, and the return of Amari Allen.
After a turbulent 2025‑26 campaign, Alabama's basketball program welcomes back Amari Allen, adds promising transfers and freshmen, and climbs early national rankings, all under coach Nate Oats' frontcourt-focused plan
A former Alabama guard’s legal setback, a court‑mandated second‑chance program, and the looming departure of a key teammate set the stage for a compelling comeback narrative.
The 2026 NBA Draft is already generating buzz as analysts predict a deep pool of talent that could reshape fantasy basketball rosters. With the NBA’s increasing emphasis on versatile guards and high‑usage forwards, several prospects stand out for their statistical upside and projected playing time.
Sports Illustrated’s preseason Top 25 reveals Florida at No. 1, but a wave of transfers and roster changes promises a volatile year across the nation’s elite programs.
Alabama and Houston will square off in the 2026 Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden, a rematch that highlights a 4‑3 all‑time edge for the Tide and a coaching duel between Nate Oats and Kelvin Sampson.
A dozen projected first‑round picks have withdrawn from the NBA draft, choosing instead to return to college and reshape the competitive landscape for next year's NCAA campaigns.
A look at the high‑profile college athletes who have chosen to return to school or enter the 2026 NBA Draft, and how their moves will affect their programs' outlooks.
Nearly a dozen high‑profile prospects have pulled out of the NBA draft, choosing to return to college and altering the roster landscape for dozens of programs across the country.
Amari Allen's choice to return to Alabama for the 2026-27 season signals a strategic shift that could position the Crimson Tide as a national championship contender, leveraging his point forward role and deep roster.
Amari Allen, a 2023‑24 All‑SEC Freshman Team member, has decided to forgo the NBA Draft and will suit up for Alabama again next season, citing a desire to improve and reach the league.