What might be the fatal flaw for Alabama basketball in 2025-2026? Nate Oats may have revealed it at SEC Tip-Off in Birmingham on Tuesday.
We'll get our first look at Alabama basketball in a scrimmage against Florida State on Thursday in Birmingham. It's a completely rebuilt roster, with a lot of turnover from last season. Gone are Mark Sears, Grant Nelson, Cliff Omoruyi, and Chris Youngblood; that's four of Alabama's most-used starting five from a year ago.
Replacing Sears won't be easy, but with Labaron Philon back for his sophomore season, another leap forward expected from Aden Holloway, the return of Latrell Wrightsell from injury, and some exciting new faces, the Crimson Tide's backcourt should be deep, versatile, and arguably even more talented than a year ago.