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Alabama’s men’s basketball program revealed two leadership moves for the upcoming season, elevating Josh Pierre to director of player development and bringing back Alex Accetta as director of program relations.
Alabama men's basketball announces the rehiring of Alex Accetta as director of program relations, a move that ties together her prior experience, personal connection to head coach Nate Oats, and a reshaped staff that includes Josh Pierre’s promotion and Shane Lyons’ oversight.
Alabama basketball announced key staff changes, rehiring Alex Accetta as director of program relations and promoting Josh Pierre to director of player development, a move designed to sustain the program’s recent success under coach Nate Oats.
Hunter De Siver, wife of Alabama head coach Nate Oats, has been integrated into the basketball staff as the program prepares for the 2026 NCAA Tournament’s Midwest regional at the United Center in Chicago.
Alabama's men's basketball program reveals key staff promotions, including Alex Accetta's return and Josh Pierre's new player development role, just before its first exhibition game against Furman on October 8, 2026.
Alabama men's basketball reveals two internal promotions and a recent marriage, while preparing for its first exhibition game against Furman on October 8, 2026.
Alabama’s men’s basketball program announced the hiring of Josh Pierre as director of player development and Alex Accetta as director of program relations, leveraging prior NBA and hospitality experience to strengthen administrative and logistical support.
Alex Accetta, spouse of Alabama head coach Nate Oats, is rejoining the Crimson Tide in a new role focused on program relations, leveraging her extensive collegiate and professional experience.
Alabama and Auburn will meet in a preseason basketball game on October 22 at Legacy Arena, marking the first such meeting since 1983 and offering a glimpse of how the storied rivalry might translate to a controlled, yet charged, environment.
Auburn and Alabama will meet in a NIL‑driven exhibition in Birmingham on Oct. 22, part of a broader schedule that includes neutral‑site contests, marquee games and a rebuild for Alabama under coach Nate Oats.
The first preseason meeting between Alabama and Auburn in years will feature a fan‑division format and national attention.
On October 22, the Alabama and Auburn men’s basketball teams will meet for the first preseason matchup in over 40 years at Legacy Arena, featuring a divided arena, exclusive ticketing and a Shipt partnership aimed at energizing fans nationwide.
The Crimson Tide will face Auburn on Oct. 22 at Birmingham’s Legacy Arena, continuing a rivalry series presented by Shipt Same Day Delivery, with tickets on sale soon.
On October 22, 2026, the Auburn Tigers will host Alabama in Birmingham, a game that blends historic rivalry, financial incentives and coaching strategy ahead of the regular season.
Providence College’s new head coach Bryan Hodgson outlines his strategy to contend for a BIG EAST title, blending transfers, freshmen talent, and a demanding schedule.
The New York Times published an erroneous March 2023 article linking former Alabama basketball player Kai Spears to a fatal shooting, sparking a defamation trial that revealed procedural failures and emotional harm to the player's family.
The Tuscaloosa News breaks down Alabama’s upcoming SEC slate, highlighting home‑court advantages, roster depth and the matchups that could shape a 15‑3 conference record.
Ryan Grubb and new offensive line coach Klemm are focused on revitalizing Alabama’s run game, with Daniel Hill and a quarterback competition between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack highlighted, while financial constraints from the NCAA settlement add complexity to player eligibility decisions.
After years of underperformance, Georgia Tech has appointed Scott Cross, a coach known for his defensive rigor and player development, to lead a roster that blends size, experience, and fresh talent.
Alabama's men's basketball program is courting several of the nation's most coveted 2027 prospects, with key visits scheduled and top‑ranked recruits weighing the Crimson Tide among their options.
A private wedding last weekend, highlighted by a group photo shared by assistant coach Brian Adams, brought together family, friends and colleagues as Coach Nate Oats officially became husband to Alex Accetta, a former athletics administrator now with the Dallas Mavericks.
Alabama's upcoming season features a challenging mix of non‑conference and SEC opponents, including Miami, Houston, St. John's, Kentucky, Texas and Arkansas, promising a rigorous road to the NCAA tournament.
Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats exchanged vows with Alex Accetta after his divorce from Crystal Oats, a timeline marked by personal health challenges and on‑court achievements.
Alabama’s 2026‑27 nonconference schedule includes a marquee appearance at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, where the Tide will meet Baylor, a yet‑to‑be‑determined Gonzaga or Kansas State team, and a fourth opponent, all broadcast under a new ESPN deal