Alabama Crimson Tide: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Preview: No. 16 Alabama Basketball's Regular-Season Finale vs. Auburn

No. 16 Alabama basketball will play its 31st and final game of the regular season on Saturday, March 7, at home against Auburn. The Crimson Tide's eight-game win streak was spoiled by Georgia on Tuesday evening, and Alabama aims to end the regular season on a high note by sweeping both meetings of the 2026 Iron Bowl of Basketball.

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What is Alabama's Ideal Draw in SEC Tournament? Just a Minute

Welcome to BamaCentral’s "Just a Minute," a video series featuring Alabama Crimson Tide on SI's beat writers. Multiple times per week, the writers will group up or film solo to provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 5

Mobile 2027 defensive lineman visiting SEC, ACC schools next week

Avrian Pauley will be back on the road visiting a pair of schools this week. Pauley is a 2027 defensive lineman who attends McGill-Toolen High School in Mobile, Alabama.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 5

Georgia 2027 wide receiver locks in official visit with Alabama hours after earning offer

DJ Huggins announced an official visit with Alabama football hours after reporting an offer from the Crimson Tide. Huggins attends Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Georgia, and he is a 2027 wide receiver prospect.

Ryan Williams News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 5

Will Ryan Williams bounce back from his sophomore slump in 2026?

On Aug. 31, 2024, the Alabama Crimson Tide opened its campaign with a night game matchup against Western Kentucky. If the Tide made clear one thing during that game, it was that it likely had the best freshman in the country.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 5

Hunter De Siver Breaks Down Alabama Basketball Before SEC Tournament on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a Thursday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez, and for the third week in a row, Hunter De Siver joins the program to talk about Crimson Tide basketball.

Kalen Deboer News / A to Z Sports / March 5

Kalen DeBoer puts a deadline on the Alabama Crimson Tide's decision to name the starting quarterback for the 2026 season

The Alabama Crimson Tide is about to kick off the dawn of a new era. For the first time since Kalen DeBower was hired, he will be able to hand-pick a quarterback that he recruited.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 5

Preview: No. 6 Alabama Softball at Ole Miss

The calendar has flipped over to March and No. 6 Alabama is still undefeated as the Crimson Tide heads into SEC play. Alabama will open its conference slate at Ole Miss starting on Friday at 6 p.m.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 5

Nation’s No. 1 sophomore RB visiting Alabama after earning offer: 'I love the program'

Alabama football is set to host Zaiden Jernigan this weekend after extending an offer to him on Thursday. Jernigan is a product of Louisville High School in Louisville, Mississippi.

Yhonzae Pierre News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 5

Can Yhonzae Pierre, Alabama’s edge rusher take the next step?

Alabama’s edge rushing unit was hit hard this offseason. Along with losing starting Bandit LT Overton to the NFL Draft, the Crimson Tide saw Qua Russaw

Charles Barkley, Justin Thomas jokingly spar over Alabama’s CFP loss to Indiana

As a proud Auburn alumnus, Charles Barkley rarely misses an opportunity to poke fun at rival Alabama whenever the opportunity arises. The NBA legend took full advantage Wednesday during a press conference featuring PGA golfer Justin Thomas, a proud Alabama alum himself.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 5

Predicting Alabama football’s defensive depth chart ahead of spring practice

The start of Alabama football’s spring practice is quickly approaching, with the Crimson Tide expected to hit the field next week. Alabama’s defense has returning experience to lean on, along with transfer additions with experience.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 5

Alabama re-offers Thompson sophomore wide receiver, set to host him twice this spring

Alabama football has re-offered Dedrick Kimbrough. Kimbrough is a sophomore wide receiver at Thompson High School in Alabama. He holds previous offers from Miami, Ole Miss, Texas and several other prominent college football programs.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 4

The Best Game From Every Alabama Basketball Senior, Graduate: Just a Minute

Watch the above video as BamaCentral staff writer Hunter De Siver discusses three Alabama basketball players being celebrated on Senior Night against Auburn.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / March 4

Tennessee Vols are reportedly a threat to swipe a defensive commit from the Alabama Crimson Tide

The Tennessee Vols are reportedly a threat to swipe a 2027 football commit from the Alabama Crimson Tide. According to On3's Chad Simmons, the Volunteers are one of the programs in the mix for 2027 three-star cornerback Nash Johnson.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Athlon Sports / March 4

Alabama Predicted to Lose Nation's No. 2 Recruit to SEC Team

Following their Rose Bowl loss to the Indiana Hoosiers, the Alabama Crimson Tide has shifted its focus to high school recruiting. One of Kalen DeBoer's top priorities has been cornerback John Meredith III out of Fort Worth, Texas.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / March 4

Will Anderson got emotional while talking at San Quentin State Prison in about his faith in God #RTR

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 4

Alabama Sleepwalks in Athens on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's crank up a Wednesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez as we discuss Alabama basketball's 98-88 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs and what it may mean for the postseason, the Crimson Tide baseball pyrrhic victory over Jacksonville State and an SEC program's newest NIL sponsor.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 4

Alabama offers 6-foot-4 TE: 'I think Alabama is the most proven program in all of college football'

Colton Johnson reported an offer from Alabama football on Tuesday evening. He is now looking forward to visiting the Crimson Tide this spring. Johnson is a 2027 tight end prospect, and he attends Upperman High School in Baxter, Tennessee.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 4

Alabama on pace to be set at quarterback for many seasons to come

Since legendary former Alabama head coach Nick Saban’s last season, which came during the 2023 campaign, the quality of play at quarterback at the University of Alabama has become quite controversial and debatable.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 4

Position battles to watch for Alabama football on defense this spring

Alabama football’s defensive players will be competing to get on the field and contribute along the Tide’s defensive front in 2026. Fortunately for the Crimson Tide, it returns much of its experienced talent to its secondary.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 4

How Alabama's Longest-Tenured Player Expects Team to Respond After Georgia Loss

No. 16 Alabama came into Tuesday night as one of the hottest college basketball teams in America. After falling to Florida on Feb. 1 to bring its conference record to an eyebrow-raising 4-4, the Crimson Tide has won eight straight games and clinched a double bye for the SEC Tournament.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 3

Alabama Heads to Athens and A-Day Speculations on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a Tuesday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez as we discuss tonight's basketball game between Alabama and Georgia as the regular season comes to a close, tonight's baseball game between Alabama and Jacksonville State and then finish the show by speculating on what A-Day will look like in 2026.