Loaded Alabama Roster Ready for Deep March Run
5 months, 1 week ago

Loaded Alabama Roster Ready for Deep March Run

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No. 2 Alabama welcomes back two key players from last season in Mark Sears and Grant Nelson, who both opted to return for the 2024-25 season. The Crimson Tide also adds four freshmen and four transfers to their roster, aiming to build on their recent success and challenge for a NCAA Tournament berth.

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Mark Sears and Alabama survive scare and beat 15th-seeded Robert Morris 90-81
1 week, 1 day ago

Mark Sears and Alabama survive scare and beat 15th-seeded Robert Morris 90-81

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CLEVELAND — All-America guard Mark Sears scored 19 of his 22 points in the second half and second-seeded Alabama pulled away late to escape 15th-seeded Robert Morris 90-81 on Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Colonials gave the Crimson Tide all they could handle and even took their first lead at 65-64 on a layup by …

Alabama’s bench could be key to the Tide making another deep run in the NCAA tourney
1 week, 5 days ago

Alabama’s bench could be key to the Tide making another deep run in the NCAA tourney

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — With versatile point guard Mark Sears and mustachioed forward Grant Nelson, Alabama has two of the more recognizable players in the NCAA Tournament. But Bama’s supporting cast — specifically its bench — might be the key to making another deep run, especially with Nelson dealing with a left knee injury. Because of injuries, Alabama’s bench might not …

Alabama's Hopes for a Title Drought End with Strong Start
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Alabama's Hopes for a Title Drought End with Strong Start

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No. 2 Alabama is poised to end its national title drought in men's basketball. The Crimson Tide, led by Nate Oats, boasts a strong roster with several returning players and several newcomers who have already made an impact in the opener against UNC Asheville. The team's defense remains a key concern, but Oats is optimistic that they can improve their …

Once overlooked, point guard Mark Sears has carried Alabama to its first Final Four
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Once overlooked, point guard Mark Sears has carried Alabama to its first Final Four

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Nate Oats admits it: He whiffed on Mark Sears out of high school. A sharp shooter with the quickness to dart by defenders, he has led the Crimson Tide to its first Final Four heading into Saturday night’s game against top-seeded UConn in Glendale, Arizona. “Coming out of high school, I wasn’t highly recruited,” Sears said after …

Mark Sears, Crimson Tide roll in March Madness as Alabama races past Charleston 109-96
1 year ago

Mark Sears, Crimson Tide roll in March Madness as Alabama races past Charleston 109-96

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SPOKANE, Wash. — Mark Sears led the highest-scoring offense in the country with 30 points, and fourth-seeded Alabama had no problem making shots in its NCAA Tournament opener, racing past No. After two other teams from the state of Alabama, UAB and Auburn, got bounced earlier Friday in Spokane, the Crimson Tide avoided boarding another charter plane for a long …

No. 1 seed Alabama rolls past Texas A&M-CC; Miller scoreless
2 years ago

No. 1 seed Alabama rolls past Texas A&M-CC; Miller scoreless

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama buried Texas A&M-Corpus Christi under an early 3-point onslaught, launching the NCAA Tournament’s top seed to a 96-75 first-round romp on Thursday even with star freshman Brandon Miller going scoreless. “We’re making shots at a pretty high level,” Alabama coach Nate Oats said. “The final score at the end of the game, that’s what we care …

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