The Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team is set to face the Illinois Fighting Illini tonight in the C.M. Newton Classic at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. This matchup features two ranked teams: Alabama, currently holding the No. 8 spot, and Illinois, positioned at No. 25. Both teams aim to solidify their standings early in the 2024-25 season.
Alabama enters the game with a 3-1 record, recently experiencing their first loss against Purdue. The Crimson Tide's offense has been prolific, averaging 87.0 points per game, ranking them 52nd nationally. Defensively, they allow 71.0 points per game, placing them 187th in the nation. Their scoring margin of +16.0 points per game reflects a balanced approach on both ends of the court.
Leading Alabama's offense is guard Mark Sears, who averages 17.3 points per game. Sears also contributes 4.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game, showcasing his versatility. Forward Grant Nelson adds a significant presence in the paint, averaging 5.9 rebounds per game. The team's perimeter shooting is bolstered by Latrell Wrightsell Jr., who averages 2.5 three-pointers per game.
With National Signing Day officially in the books – even though December's Early Signing Day has eclipsed NSD as the real signing day of note – Kalen DeBoer and his staff can finally begin the work of actually getting its roster into fighting shape for the upcoming 2024 season.
Alabama's 30-day transfer portal period, which kicked into being following Nick Saban's retirement, will be ending soon, and we do not expect to see any further entries. Alabama was hit hard in the days immediately after Saban's departure, but portal entries quickly dried up over the last two weeks, and Alabama was able to add three former Washington players: QB Austin Mack, WR Germie Bernard and C Parker Brailsford.
Still, because of the significant losses to the post-Saban portal – especially a total of eight solely from the ranks of the defensive backs, including three expected starters and four others that were expected to break camp in the two-deep – TideFans.com is bringing you an updated roster analysis. More importantly, this will be our first attempt to project a depth chart using Kalen DeBoer's preferred offensive (Air Raid) and defensive (4-2-5 Swarm) systems.
The Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team is set to face the Illinois Fighting Illini tonight in the C.M. Newton Classic at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. This matchup features two ranked teams: Alabama, currently holding the No. 8 spot, and Illinois, positioned at No. 25. Both teams aim to solidify their standings early in the 2024-25 season.
Alabama enters the game with a 3-1 record, recently experiencing their first loss against Purdue. The Crimson Tide's offense has been prolific, averaging 87.0 points per game, ranking them 52nd nationally. Defensively, they allow 71.0 points per game, placing them 187th in the nation. Their scoring margin of +16.0 points per game reflects a balanced approach on both ends of the court.
Leading Alabama's offense is guard Mark Sears, who averages 17.3 points per game. Sears also contributes 4.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game, showcasing his versatility. Forward Grant Nelson adds a significant presence in the paint, averaging 5.9 rebounds per game. The team's perimeter shooting is bolstered by Latrell Wrightsell Jr., who averages 2.5 three-pointers per game.
In 2024, two Alabama news websites, TiderInsider.com and TideFans.com, are partnering in an effort to “FILL THE BOWL” again at Bryant-Denny Stadium for Kalen DeBoer’s first A-Day game as Alabama’s newest head coach.
Help us do our part by committing to attend the Golden Flake A-Day Spring Football Game on Saturday, April 13, for a 3 p.m. kickoff. Admission is free. Bring the family and friends, fill up the car and help us welcome new head coach Kalen DeBoer to Tuscaloosa.
received in his early years at Alabama. Now, Alabama fans have the chance to extend the same level of support to new head coach Kalen DeBoer.
A full Bryant-Denny Stadium at A-Day would again remind the college football world of the commitment of Alabama fans to its coaches, players and program as a whole. Help us once again fill Bryant-Denny Stadium to capacity.
