ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE NEWS

Photos from Alabama's win against Arkansas State The Crimson Tide defeated Arkansas State on Friday night.

NOVEMBER 9 • USATODAY.COM

Alabama basketball schedule: Are the Crimson Tide playing today? Is Alabama playing today? Here’s a look at the schedule and the games to come.

NOVEMBER 8 • USATODAY.COM

How to watch Alabama vs. Arkansas State today: Time, TV channel for game It’s Alabama vs. Arkansas State in college basketball action. Here’s how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.

NOVEMBER 8 • USATODAY.COM

Houston Mallette - Redshirting this season Mallette will take a redshirt during the 2024-25 season, Steve Holley of USA TODAY reports.

Impact Mallette was reportedly suffering from a lingering knee injury all season that stunted his ability to get acclimated to the team, prompted head coach Nate Oats to push for the senior to redshirt. The 6-foot-5 transfer from Pepperdine will look to make an impact with the Crimson Tide next season.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

After testing the NBA waters, Jarin Stevenson primed for 'stronger, more physical' second season with Alabama Alabama men's basketball coach Nate Oats expects "a big jump" from Jarin Stevenson in his sophomore season in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 7 • 247SPORTS.COM

Mark Sears - Efficient 20 in win Sears racked up 20 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 24 minutes during Monday's 110-54 win over UNC Asheville.

Impact Sears has massive expectations on his shoulders this season, and he started off with an excellent showing. His 20 points on a concise eight shots was exactly the kind of smart, disciplined basketball the Tide want to see from their leader. Alabama's first real test doesn't come until next Friday at Purdue in Mackey Arena.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Oats Squad Flexes in Opening Season Victory In the game of the season, the Crimson TIde bullied UNC-Asheville.

NOVEMBER 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Led by Mark Sears, No. 2 Alabama is perhaps SEC's best hope to end national title drought

Alabama entered the season as perhaps the Southeastern Conference’s best hope to end its national title drought in men’s basketball

NOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Photos from Alabama's season-opening win over UNC Asheville Alabama opened the 2024-25 season Monday night with a win over UNC Asheville.

NOVEMBER 5 • USATODAY.COM

Nate Oats explains decision to redshirt Houston Mallette, Naas Cunningham Nate Oats opens up on the decision to redshirt senior transfer Houston Mallette and 4-star freshman Naas Cunningham.

NOVEMBER 5 • USATODAY.COM

Social media reacts to Alabama's dominant win over UNC Asheville Alabama defeated UNC Asheville on Monday night.

NOVEMBER 5 • USATODAY.COM

Alabama beat writer gives notable label to Mark Sears after Crimson Tide hangs 100 on UNC Asheville in college basketball home opener | Sporting News Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears got serious props from one Alabama beat writer after a big win over UNC Asheville.

NOVEMBER 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sears scores 20, No. 2 Alabama routs UNC Asheville 110-54 in season opener

Mark Sears scored 20 points, and No. 2 Alabama beat UNC Asheville 110-54 in its season opener

NOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Instant reactions to Alabama's season-opening win over UNC Asheville The Crimson Tide rolled to 1-0 on Monday night against UNC Asheville.

NOVEMBER 5 • USATODAY.COM

Naas Cunningham - Redshirt season Cunningham will take a redshirt during the 2024-25 season, Mike Rodak of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Cunningham will not appear with the Crimson Tide, choosing to spend his freshman season focused on development while not burning eligibility. The 6-foot-7 freshman, a top-50 prospect in the class of 2024, will wait until next season to make his college debut.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Latrell Wrightsell - Will play with minutes restriction Wrightsell (undisclosed) will be available for Alabama, albeit with a minutes restriction, Jack Knowlton of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Wrightsell was spotted warming up, so it's little surprise that he'll play. He may be limited with his minutes, but against UNC-Asheville, the Crimson Tide shouldn't need to rely too heavily on any one player.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Aiden Sherrell - Available on minutes restriction Sherrell (undisclosed) will be available in Alabama's season opener against UNC-Asheville, Jack Knowlton of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Sherrell, who has suffered from an injury for the duration of the offseason, will debut in the Crimson Tide's opener on a minute's restriction. Alabama is unlikely to need a lot out of Sherrell to take down UNC-Asheville.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Grant Nelson - Available, on minutes restriction Nelson (undisclosed) is available for Monday's game versus UNC-Asheville, Jack Knowlton of Rivals reports.

Impact Although Nelson will be available for Monday's season opener, he will be on a minutes restriction as he continues to work through an undisclosed injury. The senior started 37 games last season, averaging 11.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 25.5 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

What channel is Alabama vs. UNC Asheville (11/4/24)? FREE LIVE STREAM, Time, TV for college basketball The No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide meet the UNC Asheville at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Monday, November 4, 2024 (11/4/24).

NOVEMBER 4 • NJ.COM

Naas Cunningham - Not playing in season opener Cunningham (undisclosed) is out for Monday's game against UNC-Asheville, Nick Kelly of AL.com reports.

Impact Cunningham is one of several players who won't be available for the season opener, but he isn't expected to play a big role in the rotation even if he's healthy. His next chance to play will come against Arkansas State on Friday.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Grant Nelson - Warming up Monday Nelson (undisclosed) is warming up ahead of Monday's game versus UNC-Asheville, Charlie Potter of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Nelson was considered probable heading into Monday's game so the fact that he's warming up is not surprising. If he does suit up, which is looking likely, he will most likely have a minutes restriction for the season opener.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Aiden Sherrell - Spotted warming up Sherrell (undisclosed) was seen warming up ahead of Alabama's tipoff against UNC-Asheville, Charlie Potter of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Sherrell looks like he'll give it a go. He was expected to be available, so this comes as little surprise. The forward figures to provide front court depth for the Tide this season.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Latrell Wrightsell - Warming up Monday Wrightsell (undisclosed) is warming up ahead of Monday's opener against UNC-Asheville, Charlie Potter of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Wrightsell looks on track to play in Alabama's opener against UNC-Asheville after sitting out during the Crimson Tide's exhibition game against Memphis. The 6-foot-3 senior played a significant role in Alabama's rotation last season, averaging 8.9 points, three rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals on 23.7 minutes per game (31 games). If Wrightsell is ultimately unable to go, his next opportunity to return will come against Arkansas State on Friday.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Mallette - Out for Monday's opener Mallette (undisclosed) is out for Monday's game versus UNC-Asheville, Charlie Potter of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Mallette will miss Monday's season opener as he deals with an undisclosed injury. He will have to wait until Friday -- versus Arkansas State -- at least to make his Alabama debut.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

2024-25 college basketball preview: Ranking the top 50 players and coaches

FOX Sports college basketball reporter John Fanta reveals his list of the top 50 names — players and coaches – to watch throughout the road...

NOVEMBER 4