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Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi (11) grabs a rebound from Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic (13) in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

BamaCentral Courtside: Alabama 100, Illinois 87

The Crimson Tide got back into the win column with a strong performance in the CM Newton Classic.

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Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi (11) grabs a rebound from Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic (13) in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
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BamaCentral Courtside: Alabama 100, Illinois 87

The Crimson Tide got back into the win column with a strong performance in the CM Newton Classic.

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Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Alabama guard Labaron Philon (0) sprints to the ball on an inbound play against Illinois in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
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Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) defends a three pointer by Alabama forward Grant Nelson (4) in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
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Nov 11, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats walks onto the court before the game at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images
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Following a single-digit win over McNeese, the Crimson Tide suffered its first loss of the season against Purdue on the road.

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Nov 8, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats watches during the first half against the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images
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Nov 15, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats reacts to a call during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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The Boilermakers 13-0 run in the second frame stunned the Crimson Tide and put Purdue ahead for good on Friday night.

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Nov 15, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) drives toward the basket between Purdue Boilermakers guard Fletcher Loyer (2) and guard Myles Colvin (5) during the first half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Nov 4, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama forward Aiden Sherrell (22) snags a rebound away from UNC Asheville forward Toyaz Solomon (0) at Coleman Coliseum.
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Alabama Basketball's Offseason Emphasis to be Tested Against Purdue's Size

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Dec 9, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) makes a basket against Purdue Boilermakers forward Mason Gillis (0) and guard Fletcher Loyer (2) during the first half at Coca-Cola Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
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Nov 11, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; McNeese guard Brandon Murray (23) leaps after a fake by Alabama guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (3) at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
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Nov 11, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) splits between McNeese guard Omar Cooper (1) and McNeese forward Bryan Selebangue (9) at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News
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BamaCentral Courtside: Alabama Basketball 72, McNeese State 64

The No. 2 Crimson Tide spoiled McNeese coach Will Wade's return to Coleman Coliseum with a Monday win.

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Nov 11, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Mouhamed Dioubate (10) and forward Jarin Stevenson (15) jump to recover a rebound against McNeese State Cowboys forward Joe Charles (5) and forward Christian Shumate (24) during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images
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Nov 4, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats reacts from the bench during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images
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Nov 8, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) drives the ball against Arkansas State Red Wolves guard Derrian Ford (3) during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images
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Nov 4, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama head coach Nate Oats encourages his team as they play the season opener at Coleman Coliseum. Alabama defeated UNC Asheville 110-54.
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Nov 8, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) works against Arkansas State Red Wolves guard Terrance Ford Jr. (11) during the first half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images
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Alabama Head Coach Nate Oats, assistant coach Bryan Hodgson and the bench erupt after an apparent foul was not called. Alabama defeated Auburn 83-64 in Coleman Coliseum Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

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Nov 4, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; UNC Asheville forward Greg Gantt Jr. (11) rebounds against Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi (11) at Coleman Coliseum.
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Nov 4, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama head coach Nate Oats encourages his team as they play the season opener at Coleman Coliseum. Alabama defeated UNC Asheville 110-54.
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