
Alabama Basketball’s Rise Under Nate Oats
Nate Oats has turned Alabama into a national powerhouse, landing top talent like TJ St. Louis and propelling the program into elite conversations.
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Nate Oats has turned Alabama into a national powerhouse, landing top talent like TJ St. Louis and propelling the program into elite conversations.

Alabama's 2026‑27 non‑conference slate includes 14 games, six against NCAA Tournament teams and six neutral‑site contests, highlighted by a showdown with Gonzaga/Kansas State and a meeting with St. John's in Birmingham.

Nate Oats has turned Alabama into a basketball powerhouse, blending elite recruiting with an NBA‑ready system.

Alabama’s Crimson Tide will field a new 7‑footer in TJ St. Louis next season, while the team navigates a demanding slate and a revamped offensive line.

The Crimson Tide have added a 7‑foot, 266‑pound prospect from Ontario, Canada, who brings a 7‑foot‑5 wingspan and a 9‑foot‑5 standing reach to the 2026‑27 squad.

The Crimson Tide finalized a 15‑player lineup that blends returning veterans with a highly ranked recruiting class, addressing size concerns and emphasizing defensive improvement.

The Crimson Tide revealed an 18‑game slate that blends home‑court advantage with challenging road trips, while also detailing roster moves ahead of the new season.
From a stunning win at Madison Square Garden to a double‑overtime thriller at Coleman Coliseum, the Tide’s season offered a series of breakthrough moments that reshaped its identity.
Iowa’s schedule features five high‑major opponents, with a marquee matchup against Alabama in Des Moines, as Coach Ben McCollum looks to blend fan engagement with competitive testing.

The Aggies enter the SEC with a challenging slate against Alabama, Tennessee and Arkansas, each boasting experienced coaches and talented rosters that could shape their March Madness destiny.

The Crimson Tide will face South Florida on Dec. 16 and St. John's on Dec. 12, continuing a series history and building on a strong recent record.

Alabama adds Samford to its 2026‑27 nonconference schedule and outlines a lineup that includes games in Miami, Las Vegas, Birmingham and South Florida, while maintaining a strong historical edge over Samford.

The University of Alabama announced that it will host Samford University during the 2026‑27 season, renewing a rivalry that has seen the Tide dominate eight of nine meetings.

Alabama's 2026‑27 roster leans on a fresh class of standout freshmen, aiming to build on a No. 1 seed and sustain elite performance.

Alabama’s upcoming 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule includes a home game against Samford, a program it has dominated 8‑1 historically, and a series of high‑profile matchups that stretch from the ACC/SEC Challenge to the Players Era Championships in Las Vegas.
Sam Walters, a key member of Alabama’s 2023 Final Four squad, is moving to Troy University for the 2026‑27 campaign, where he will help launch a non‑conference schedule that opens against UMass on November 2.

Anderson Diaz, a No. 29 national prospect and top point guard, reclassifies to join Alabama's Crimson Tide, addressing the team's need for guard depth and adding global experience.

Anderson Diaz, a top‑ranked point guard, will reclassify from the 2027 to the 2026‑27 class and become a key piece of Alabama's upcoming roster.

The Alabama Crimson Tide will meet St. John's Red Storm on Dec. 12, 2025, at Legacy Arena in Birmingham as part of the C.M. Newton Classic, a game that revisits a recent victory and preview a busy non‑conference and SEC schedule.

Alabama has secured a top‑20 recruiting class and bolstered its lineup with key transfers, creating a versatile squad that could contend for its first national title.

Labaron Philon Jr. transitions from Alabama to the Philadelphia 76ers, while the Crimson Tide bolster their lineup with returning stars and impactful transfers ahead of the 2026‑27 campaign.

From first‑round picks to undrafted free agents, Alabama’s pipeline to the NBA is overflowing, reflecting Coach Nate Oats’ modern, professional‑style development.

Providence College has appointed Christian Pino to lead its men’s basketball recruiting efforts, tapping a coach with a proven record of SEC titles and NBA player development.

Providence College announced the hiring of Christian Pino, a former Alabama assistant, as its new recruiting coordinator, bringing SEC success and a shared history with head coach Bryan Hodgson.