ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE NEWS

Zach Edey matches season-high 35 points; No. 4 Purdue beats Alabama, 92-86

Zach Edey matched his season-high with 35 points and No. 4 Purdue rallied to beat Alabama, 92-86, in Toronto on Saturday.

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Grant Nelson - Expected to play Saturday Nelson (leg) will be available as long as he feels okay in warmups, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact The senior has started in all eight games for Alabama but will be a game-time decision as he is dealing with a leg injury. Nelson is averaging 14 points and 6.3 rebounds this season. Expect Nelson to be a primary ball scorer for Alabama if he is able to play against Purdue.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alabama cruises to an 89-65 victory over Arkansas State behind Stevenson's 13 points

Freshman Jarin Stevenson had 13 points off the bench, Aaron Estrada and Mark Sears reached scoring milestones and Alabama cruised to an 89-65 victory over Arkansas State

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nick Pringle - Returning Saturday Pringle (suspension) will return during Saturday's marquee matchup with Purdue, Charlie Porter of On3.com reports.

Impact Pringle. who was held out of Monday's 89-65 win over Arkansas State due to "conduct detrimental to the team" appears set to return against the Boilermakers. Head coach Nate Oats stated during Monday's post-game presser "It'll be good to get Nick back against Purdue" seemingly implying that the senior, previously ruled out indefinitely, will only miss one game. The 6-foot-10 senior has averaged just six points and 4.4 rebounds on 15.7 minutes per game, but the Crimson Tide will need all the help they can get with Zach Edey in the opposing frontcourt.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alabama suspends forward Nick Pringle The senior had started six of the Crimson Tide's seven games this season.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nate Oats Announces Suspension for Forward Nick Pringle Oats addressed Pringle’s “in-house” suspension on Friday afternoon.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Grant Nelson - Solid performance in loss Nelson ended Tuesday's 85-77 loss to Clemson with 14 points (4-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals across 33 minutes.

Impact The 6-foot-11 forward was two rebounds shy of a double-double in Tuesday's loss to Clemson. He managed to score 14 points but shot a poor 26.7 percent from the field. Nelson has been solid for the Crimson Tide to begin the season, as he is averaging 14.3 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists through seven games played. Expect Nelson to continue to be a huge asset for Alabama moving forward.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outside of Mark Sears and Aaron Estrada, Offensive Production Lacking in Loss to Clemson Alabama was been the top offensive team in the country through its first six games — outside of Sears and Estrada, the Crimson Tide struggle...

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Nate Oats responds to 'Tennis match' comment about Alabama's crowd Jay Williams took a shot at Alabama basketball's crowd during the Tide's loss to Clemson. Nate Oats responded.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • AL.COM

Alabama MBB drops five spots in latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll The Alabama men’s basketball team dropped in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll from No. 17 to No. 20.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Oats Looks For Defensive Improvement Against Clemson Mark Sears leads high-scoring Alabama with 20.9 points per game

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

How Far Did Crimson Tide Basketball Tumble in Post-Thanksgiving AP Top 25? Alabama has the No. 1 and 2 teams on December schedule in pair of neutral-site games.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Alabama Guard Rylan Griffen Focused on Right Things Alabama head coach Nate Oats praised sophomore Rylan Griffen’s mindset over the past month.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

AP Top 25: Purdue back at No. 1, Arizona up to No. 2, Villanova enters top 20

Purdue is back at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll this week after its run to the Maui Invitational title.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Mark Sears Leads No. 17 Alabama Basketball to 99-91 Victory Over Oregon Alabama Crimson Tide point guard Mark Sears was a threat as a scorer, playmaker and defender against the Oregon Ducks.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

No. 17 Alabama aims to rediscover 3-point touch vs. Oregon Nov 6, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama forward Grant Nelson (2) drives past Morehead State guard Eddie Ricks (4) on his way to the h...

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Defensive Woes Lead to First Alabama Basketball Loss of Season The Crimson Tide couldn’t come up with enough stops to come back in the Emerald Coast Classic opener.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Defensive Woes Lead to First Alabama Basketball Loss of Season The Crimson Tide couldn’t come up with enough stops to come back in the Emerald Coast Classic opener.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Alabama Eying a 2-0 Weekend at Emerald Coast Classic The Alabama basketball team’s schedule is stepping up in quality this weekend, but Nate Oats still expects positive results.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Alabama Basketball Continues Climb in Polls The Crimson Tide moved up in both polls after an undefeated start with big challenges lying ahead.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Alabama men's basketball continues upward movement in polls after 4-0 start The Tide heads to Florida this week to play Ohio State and either Oregon or Santa Clara.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Takeaways from Alabama Basketball's Win Over Mercer Blake Byler’s thoughts and takeaways from the Crimson Tide’s fourth straight victory to open the season.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM