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Deion Sanders Takes a Page Out of Nick Saban’s $130 Million Playbook to Create the Flutie Effect

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Kalen DeBoer Opens Up on Jalen Milroe and Co.’s First Spring Practice in the Post-Nick Saban Era

Kalen DeBoer shares insights on Jalen Milroe and the team's debut spring practice. Check out on what's brewing for the Crimson Tide.

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That’s His Name! Bo Jackson Reacts To Kalen DeBoer-Led Alabama Football Scholarship

Upcoming star Bo Jackson is joining the ranks of the Kalen DeBoer-led Alabama Football Program. Check out the exciting news in detail.

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Meet Crimson Tide’s General Manager Courtney Morgan Who Is Working for Kalen DeBoer

Get the scoop on head coach Kalen DeBoer's big announcement. Courtney Morgan joins the Crimson Tide as their new general manager.

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Kalen Deboer Aspirations to Stabilize Alabama Ruined as NFL Giants Reportedly Poach Valuable Asset

As Alabama fans comes in terms with Ryan Grubb shifting to Seattle Seahawks, another news of Alabama player shifting to Seahawks emerges.

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Kalen Deboer Breaks Silence on Nick Saban’s Involvement in Alabama’s Program After Retirement

As Kalen DeBoer eases into his head coaching duties at Alabama, he highlights how helpful Nick Saban has been in the process.

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February 21, 2024

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Kalen Deboer Unveils Harsh Reality While Responding to Alabama’s Mess in Post Nick Saban Era

Amidst the rising allegations against Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer, claims against Alabama's downfall starting in Nick Saban's era emerge.

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February 21, 2024

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“Too Talented to Sit”: Arch Manning’s Highly Anticipated 2024 Football Path Gets a Reality Check

As fans await a loud entry from Arch Manning, On3 anayst puts forward some questions, raising questions about Manning's abilities.

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You Can Take Nick Saban Out of Alabama but You Can’t Take Alabama Out of Him: Former HC Gets Spotted Supporting the Crimson Tide

Nick Saban cannot be seperated from Alabama. Despite retiering as the Alabama head coach, he continues to cherish Alabama.

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After Exposing Alabama’s Mess in Post Nick Saban Era, Mike Griffith Unveils Kirby Smart’s Insulting Opinion About Crimson Tide

Direct insults hurled at Kalen DeBoer's head coaching capablities as the Alabama head coach as Mike Griffith reports Georgia's head coach.

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February 17, 2024

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Kalen Deboer’s Masterstroke After Nick Saban’s Retirement Ruckus Receives Massive Appreciation

After Nick Saban's retierment, Kalen DeBoer exceeded all the expectations set from him as the Alabama head coach, with 92% success rate.

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Alabama Football News: OC Ryan Grubb Drops Statement Full of Authority to Snub NFL Giants for Crimson Tide

Alabama's new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb shuns the rumours and reports, issues an ultimatum saying he is there to stay.

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No.1 Portal Player Caleb Downs Prefers Ohio With Ryan Day, Prioritizing Living Space Over Kalen Deboer’s Alabama

Former five-star safety Caleb Downs's decision to don the Scarlet and Gray over Ohio State is helmed by a rather curious cause. 

Anushka Laha

January 23, 2024

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Caleb Downs’ $3.5 Million Move From Alabama to Ohio Labeled as Pure Motive in Pursuit of National Championship Dreams

Caleb Downs's commitment adds to the trend of Alabama Crimson Tide transfers to Ohio State for the 2024 season.

Anushka Laha

January 22, 2024

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“Thanks for the memories”: Nick Saban’s Daughter Offers Insight into His Post-Retirement Life With Moving Words

After days of processing the shock, Nick Saban's daughter Kristen Saban finally issued an euology to Saban's time with Alabama.

Pankti Parmar

January 19, 2024

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Despite Being “Little Too Nice,” Angel Reese Lives Up to Coach Kim Mulkey’s Expectations

Angel Reese revealed how her coach Kim Mulkey is encouraging her to lead the LSU Tigers after latest victory.

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“Robbery of Florida State”: Alabama Catches Strays as Charles Barkley Goes Off on Extended NCAA Playoffs Format

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“Will Be Back Posting”: Nick Saban’s Daughter Kristen Drops Hints of a Big Revelation, Possibly Tied to Her Father’s Exit

Nick Saban's daughter, Kristen Saban posts a cryptic message that led fans to think she would be the one to break the reason for retirement.

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“Rest in Peace for Couple Days”: Deion Sanders’ Hypocrisy Exposed Over Son Shedeur’s Disrespectful Behaviour After Nick Saban’s Alabama Exit

Coach Prime faced criticism when his son Shedeur Sanders posted a conflicting comment on Alabama players moments after Saban's retirement.

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Hours After Nick Saban’s Retirement, Alabama Dealt Another Blow in Pursuit to Steady the Ship

With Nick Saban out of the picture, Alabama's hopes from Dan Lanning shatter as he throws his hands up in the air to opt out.

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Shedeur Sanders’ Poaching Shenanigans Following Nick Saban’s Exit Triggers “Tampering” Attack on Alabama

Amidst Nick Saban's sudden retirement, Shedeur Sanders' comment made waves as they ignited the 'tampering' debate in Alabama.

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“Ton of Respect”: Jalen Hurts Pays Homage to ‘Retired’ Nick Saban Despite 2018 Snub

Jalen Hurt comes out in the press conference and praises his ex-coach Nick Saban on the occasion of his retirement from the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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January 12, 2024

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How Jim Harbaugh’s Michigan Team Contribute to Nick Saban’s Coaching Exit

Nick Saban's sudden retirement raises enough speculations, one of them being the Rose Bowl loss being too much for Saban to bear.

Pankti Parmar

January 11, 2024

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Nick Saban Sets Example for Alabama in His Final Hours With His Work Ethic

As Nick Saban packs his bags to leave Alabama and college football for good, there are some unfinished tasks he has to complete first.

Pankti Parmar

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Alabama Crimson Tide 2021: News, Schedule, Roster, Scores, Injury Report

The Alabama Crimson Tide competes in NCAA Men's Basketball as a part of the Southeastern Conference. Florida, LSU, and Kentucky are some notable teams from their conference. They were founded in 1912.

The name Crimson Tide came into existence when in November 1907, former Birmingham Age-Herald sports editor Hugh "Doc" Roberts described a football game between Auburn and Alabama as "crimson tide."

The current logo of the Crimson Tide is an italics letter A, surrounded by the team name in a circle. There were multiple logos before and each of them involved an elephant before it was dropped completely in 2004.

History

Founded1912
ConferenceSoutheastern
Athletic DirectorGreg Byrne
Head CoachNate Oats
ArenaColeman Coliseum
Championships (0)?-
Conference Tournament Titles (7)1930, 1934, 1982, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991
Conference Regular Season Titles (8)1930, 1934, 1956, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1987, 2002
Websitehttps://rolltide.com/sports/mens-basketball

Who is the Coach of the Crimson Tide?

The current head coach of the Crimson Tide is Nate Oats. He was appointed in March 2019.

Oats came to Alabama boasting an impressive record during his previous stint at Buffalo. Under him, the Crimson Tide have developed a lethal offense, which ranked third in the country in points per game last season.

Who is the Athletic Director of the Crimson Tide?

The current athletic director of the Crimson Tide is Greg Byrne. He joined the university back in 2017, after almost a decade of experience with Mississippi State and Arizona.

Byrne made the appointment of Nate Oats, after firing his predecessor Avery Johnson.

Achievements and Championships

The Alabama Crimson Tide has made 20 appearances in the NCAA tournament, and the furthest they have gone is the Elite Eight.

That feat was achieved in 2004, when they beat the number one ranked Stanford, but lost in the Elite Eight to the eventual champions, UConn.

They have ranked as the number team just once when Mark Gottfried led them to the pole position in the 2002-03 season.

The Crimson Tide are yet to win an NCAA championship.

Greatest NBA Players

Alabama alumni are not an unfamiliar sight in the NBA. Antonio McDyess, Latrell Sprewell, and Robert Horry are some of the former Crimson Tide players who have become prominent names in the NBA. Sprewell is a four-time All-Star, while Horry is a seven-time NBA champion.

Collin Sexton and JaMychal Green are the current Alabama alumni in the league and Kira Lewis Jr who will make his debut this season after being drafted by the Pelicans in the 2020 NBA Draft.

Mascot and Uniform

The Alabama Crimson Tide adopted the elephant as their mascot after being called the Red Elephants back in the 1930s by sportswriters. Their mascot is called Big Al, who made his official debut in 1980.

He was given the name following a student vote selected the name after a popular campus DJ called Al Brown.?Prior to Big Al, live elephants were also used by the university.

The team colors of the Alabama Crimson Tide are crimson, gray, and white.

Current Roster

The Crimson Tide's roster for the 2020-21 season has 20 players.

PositionJerseyNumberNameHeightWeight
F1Herbert Jones6-8210
F2Jordan Bruner6-10225
F3Alex Reese6-9230
F4Juwan Gary6-6218
G5Jaden Shackelford6-3200
G10Delaney Heard6-3198
G11Joshua Primo6-6190
F12Darius Miles6-6185
G13Jahvon Quinerly6-1175
G14Keon Ellis6-6170
F15Tyler Barnes6-8201
G21Britton Johnson6-4183
F22Keon Ambrose-Hylton6-8210
G23John Petty Jr.6-5184
G24Jaden Quinerly6-0155
G25Adam Cottrell6-3200
F30Kendall Wall6-5192
F33James Rojas6-8220
G34Paul Stramaglia6-0180
F35Alex Tchikou6-11225

Schedule

The Alabama Crimson Tide began their 2020-21 season with an 81-57 win against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks on November 25. They have a 27-game regular season that ends with a home game against the Auburn Tigers on March 2, 2021. Their current record is 4-2.

The full schedule is available on the college website.

How to contact Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball?

Alabama Crimson Tide on Twitter:?@AlabamaMBB

Alabama Crimson Tide on Instagram:?@alabamambb