ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Nate Oats has transformed Alabama basketball into an offensive juggernaut since arriving in 2019, with his 2024-25 squad scoring 91.8 points per game while limiting opponents to 82.7 PPG. The Crimson Tide's 18-7 record includes a competitive 6-3 conference mark in the Southeastern Conference, demonstrating staying power against league rivals even as tournament seeding emerges from the postseason picture. Playing in front of home crowds at Coleman Coliseum, Alabama's dominant 12-5 record at their Tuscaloosa venue contrasts sharply with a 6-2 away performance, highlighting how the program's depth across a 17-player roster adapts to different environments.
Founded in 1820, the University of Alabama's basketball tradition draws from its flagship status in the SEC, and the 42,360-student body provides substantial institutional support for winter athletics. Oats' emphasis on pace-and-space basketball has created consistency within Coleman Coliseum's walls, where the team's three-point shooting and ball movement have become hallmarks during the coach's tenure. Alabama's point differential of roughly nine points per contest reflects how thoroughly the staff's system controls pace and offensive rebounding across conference play.
KEY FACTS
| School | University of Alabama |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
| Venue | Coleman Coliseum |
| Head Coach | Nate Oats |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Amari Allen | F |
| 1 | Jalil Bethea | G |
| 7 | Taylor Bol Bowen | F |
| 10 | Keitenn Bristow | F |
| 31 | Jack Fagan | G |
| 4 | Davion Hannah | G |
| 2 | Aden Holloway | G |
| 30 | Klark James | G |
| 6 | London Jemison | F |
| 95 | Houston Mallette | G |
| 25 | Jacob Martin | F |
| 11 | Preston Murphy Jr. | G |
| 34 | Collins Onyejiaka | C |
| 0 | Labaron Philon Jr. | G |
| 22 | Aiden Sherrell | F |
| 15 | Noah Williamson | C |
| 3 | Latrell Wrightsell | G |
SEASON RECORD
23-9
Overall
15-6
Home
8-3
Away
10-4
Conference
91.7 PPG / 83.5 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | North Dakota Fighting Hawks | W 91-62 |
| Nov 8 | St. John's Red Storm | W 103-96 |
| Nov 14 | Purdue Boilermakers | L 80-87 |
| Nov 20 | Illinois Fighting Illini | W 90-86 |
| Nov 25 | Gonzaga Bulldogs | L 85-95 |
| Nov 26 | UNLV Rebels | W 115-76 |
| Nov 27 | Maryland Terrapins | W 105-72 |
| Dec 4 | Clemson Tigers | W 90-84 |
| Dec 7 | UTSA Roadrunners | W 97-55 |
| Dec 14 | Arizona Wildcats | L 75-96 |
| Dec 18 | South Florida Bulls | W 104-93 |
| Dec 21 | Kennesaw State Owls | W 92-81 |
| Dec 30 | Yale Bulldogs | W 102-78 |
| Jan 3 | Kentucky Wildcats | W 89-74 |
| Jan 8 | Vanderbilt Commodores | L 90-96 |
| Jan 11 | Texas Longhorns | L 88-92 |
| Jan 14 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | W 97-82 |
| Jan 17 | Oklahoma Sooners | W 83-81 |
| Jan 25 | Tennessee Volunteers | L 73-79 |
| Jan 28 | Missouri Tigers | W 90-64 |
| Feb 1 | Florida Gators | L 77-100 |
| Feb 5 | Texas A&M Aggies | W 100-97 |
| Feb 7 | Auburn Tigers | W 96-92 |
| Feb 12 | Ole Miss Rebels | W 93-74 |
| Feb 15 | South Carolina Gamecocks | W 89-75 |
| Feb 19 | Arkansas Razorbacks | W 117-115 |
| Feb 21 | LSU Tigers | W 90-83 |
| Feb 26 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | W 100-75 |
| Feb 28 | Tennessee Volunteers | W 71-69 |
| Mar 3 | Georgia Bulldogs | L 88-98 |
| Mar 8 | Auburn Tigers | W 96-84 |
| Mar 13 | Ole Miss Rebels | L 79-80 |
ANALYTICS
+8.3
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
62.3%
SOS
#8
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.9351
121.9
Adj O
96.7
Adj D
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Alabama Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Alabama Men's Basketball compete in?
- Alabama Crimson Tide Men's Basketball competes in the Southeastern Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Alabama play men's basketball home games?
- Alabama Men's Basketball plays home games at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL.
- Who is the head coach of Alabama Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Alabama Crimson Tide Men's Basketball is Nate Oats.
- When was Alabama Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Alabama Men's Basketball is not currently available.