Offseason? What offseason? There’s no such thing in college basketball! And we’re not complaining, because the sport is fascinating to follow even after UConn was crowned the national champion last week. Roster construction is changing across the country by the minute. When it’s all said and done, there will be in the neighborhood of 2,000 names in college basketball’s transfer …
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Alabama's Nate Oats waves off rumors he's leaving with Kentucky job reportedly opening
Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball coach Nate Oats assured fans Monday night he plans on staying with the program despite rumors to the contrary. Oats released a statement to Crimson Tide fans on X in an attempt to dispel any notion he would leave to take the Kentucky job with John Calipari, seemingly on his way to Arkansas. CLICK HERE …
Read More »Alabama's Nate Oats laments 1 aspect of Final Four loss to UConn
The Alabama Crimson Tide gave UConn everything they had but still came up short in their Final Four matchup on Saturday night, 86-72. It was one of the best seasons for Alabama, all things considered, ending with the program’s first appearance in the Final Four. The team made it to the Sweet 16 last season and didn’t get out of …
Read More »UConn tops Alabama for berth in men's basketball national championship
The UConn Huskies earned a shot at back-to-back men’s basketball national championships on Saturday with an 86-72 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Huskies’ starting lineup was in double figures in scoring and the team shot an impressive 50% from the field to remind the nation why they were the defending champs. The Huskies had a four-point lead at …
Read More »Sweet home Alabama orange rolls have taken 'state by storm' of sugar, butter, citrus
Roll, orange roll. The home of the Alabama Crimson Tide has a curious obsession with pastries painted in the citrus tint of gridiron rival Tennessee Volunteers. “There’s a chunk of Alabama that has fallen hard for orange rolls,” Melissa Hall, co-director of the Southern Foodways Alliance in Oxford, Mississippi, told Fox News Digital. EASY-DRINKING HERBAL BEER GRUIT INSPIRED BY ERA …
Read More »UConn faces travel delays; flight to Final Four has multiple issues: report
The defending champion UConn Huskies’ air travel has been somewhat limited during the NCAA Tournament. The proximity of the majority of the team’s games likely had it traveling by bus instead of by air. But this year’s Final Four is being held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. And UConn ran into some turbulence Wednesday even before the team …
Read More »Final Four Power Rankings: How each team stacks up heading into NCAA Tournament semifinals
Four teams have battled through the gauntlet that is the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket to reach the Final Four in March Madness. This Saturday, No. 11 NC State faces No. 1 Purdue, while No. 4 Alabama goes head-to-head with No. 1 UConn. The winner of each game will have a shot at the national championship. As each team converges …
Read More »Derrick Henry, who won Heisman Trophy at Alabama, reveals hilarious Nick Saban pet peeve
Nick Saban’s departure from college football after his legendary career, particularly with the Alabama Crimson Tide, has led many to reflect on his years in the game. The latest story comes from one of his former running backs, Baltimore Ravens star Derrick Henry, who shared some hilarious stories about his old coach. Henry joined “The Pivot” with former NFL players …
Read More »North Carolina's Armando Bacot says he received nearly '100 DMs' from upset sports bettors: 'It's terrible'
North Carolina senior basketball forward Armando Bacot revealed he has been on the receiving end of some distasteful messages from upset fans who placed bets on a game he played in. “It’s terrible,” Bacot said in reference to the messages angry bettors have directed at him. The messages seem to have been sent primarily via social media, with some pointing …
Read More »Nick Saban sending emails and learning table etiquette as part of wife's 'Ten Commandments of Retirement'
Once the face of Alabama football, Nick Saban is now learning to adjust to normal life. Saban officially retired on Jan. 10 after winning seven national championships, six of which came during his 17-year tenure with the Crimson Tide. But now the legendary head coach is learning how to send out emails, pick up his own prescriptions and even proper …
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