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Preview: Alabama Basketball at Ole Miss

Alabama will play its 24th game of the regular season, and the 11th of SEC play, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, on the road against Ole Miss. The Crimson Tide came into this past week ranked ninth in the SEC standings, as wins are starting to become a necessity for seeding in the conference tournament.

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Alabama takes shot at NCAA for creating 'havoc' in light of Charles Bediako ruling

Alabama Crimson Tide big man Charles Bediako will no longer be eligible to play college basketball.

Charles Bediako case takes another twist after latest ruling

Freshman Mikel Brown's huge game raises Louisville's 2025-26 ceiling

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 men's basketball poll

The 'Most three-pointers in an NCAA Tournament game' quiz

Charles Bediako News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / February 9

Alabama Releases Statement Following Denial of Charles Bediako's Eligibility

Charles Bediako lost his injunction hearing against the NCAA. Tuscaloosa County judge Daniel Pruet ruled Monday in favor of the defense, as the Alabama center will not be able to suit up for the remainder of the Crimson Tide's season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / ESPN / February 9

Judge denies Bediako's motion to play for Alabama

An Alabama circuit judge on Monday denied Alabama basketball player Charles Bediako's motion for a preliminary injunction, ending the 7-foot center's collegiate eligibility and his season with the Crimson Tide.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 9

Charles Bediako case takes another twist after latest ruling

Charles Bediako's NCAA eligibility case took another turn on Monday when an Alabama judge denied his preliminary injunction, ending the former NBA G-Leaguer's exploitation of a restrained NCAA's muddled eligibility requirements.

CBB weekend winners, losers: Duke, UNC add another thrilling chapter to their rivalry

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 men's basketball poll

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 women's basketball poll

The 'Most three-pointers in an NCAA Tournament game' quiz

Houston Mallette News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / February 9

Why Houston Mallette Is Alabama's X-Factor: Just A Minute

Welcome to BamaCentral’s "Just a Minute," a video series featuring BamaCentral's Alabama 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 / February 9

Will this Alabama freshman defensive back force his way onto field in 2026?

Alabama football’s secondary is expected to be a major strength for the Tide in 2026 with multiple starters returning to its defensive backfield. Bray Hubbard, Keon Sabb, Dijon Lee, Zabien Brown, Zavier Mincey and Red Morgan all have starting experience, and all of them will be lining up for Alabama this fall.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / A to Z Sports / February 9

Alabama recevies major boost in efforts to sign highly touted 2027 5-star recruit following release of official visit schedule

The Alabama Crimson Tide is in the middle of mat drills and winter workouts. These are the days that build the catalyst for a team come the fall. There isn't a lot to do or talk about other than just stack days, put the work in via conditioning and weight lifting, and reap the benefits down the road.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / February 9

Did Alabama Basketball Return to Polls After Beating Texas A&M, Auburn?

After 13 weeks into the regular season, Alabama men's basketball entered its matchups against Texas A&M and Auburn outside of the AP Top 25 and the Coaches Poll for the first time since Jan.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / February 9

St. Frances Academy 6-foot-3 DB locks in official visit with Alabama

Elijah Butler has locked in an official visit with the Alabama Crimson Tide. Butler attends St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, Maryland. His offer list is head turning with offers from Alabama, Indiana, Miami, Oregon, Texas A&M and others.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / February 9

Alabama Wins the IBOB, Super Bowl Standouts and Softball Smashes Opening Weekend on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's fire up a Monday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez as we discuss the Crimson Tide's huge road victory over Auburn on Saturday, the Alabama standout in the Super Bowl, and the Crimson Tide's impressive opening weekend in softball.

Jalen Milroe News / A to Z Sports / February 9

Jalen Milroe defies the odds to become the first former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback to make NFL history in the Super Bowl

Jalen Milroe didn't play many snaps during his rookie year in the NFL, but he didn't have to. Around 9:30 local time in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Sunday night, Milroe did something that no other quarterback in the history of the program has done.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / February 9

Four Alabama Players Win Super Bowl 60: Roll Call

Four former Alabama football players were part of the celebration Sunday as the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60. Seattle’s former Alabama contingent was led by Josh Jobe, who finished with seven tackles, one tackle for loss and one pass defended.

Charles Bediako News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / February 8

The Alabama Player Who Was 'The Difference' in Hostile Road Win Over Auburn

AUBURN, Ala. — Alabama center Charles Bediako was booed the moment he walked into Neville Arena on Saturday afternoon. Auburn fans celebrated every time he missed a shot during pregame warmups and chanted "G League dropout," much like the Florida crowd did on Feb.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / February 8

Mother of Alabama 5-Star freshman reports significant weight gain after 1 month

The mother of Alabama football’s freshman and former five-star, Xavier Griffin, reported he is up to 218 pounds after one month in Tuscaloosa. Griffin signed with the Crimson Tide in December and enrolled at the University of Alabama in January.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / February 7

Nate Oats on guard Aden Holloway’s performance back in Neville with a hostile crowd

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / February 7

Highlights from Alabama’s 96-92 road win at Auburn!

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / February 7

Highlights from Alabama's 96-92 road win over Auburn in Neville Arena!

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / February 7

Aden Holloway, Charles Bediako and Alabama team go through handshake line following win at Auburn

Kevin Simon News / A to Z Sports / February 7

Alabama reportedly believes they're going to land a Vol legacy that Tennessee is also recruiting

The Alabama Crimson Tide are reportedly confident they’ll land a Vol legacy that the Tennessee Vols are also recruiting. 2027 four-star linebacker Kenneth Simon, the son of former Tennessee linebacker Kevin Simon, is one of the most coveted recruits in the nation.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Softball On SI / February 3

Why Alabama Softball Could Be Without Its Ace to Open the 2026 Season

Alabama softball head coach Patrick Murphy didn't mince words when speaking to media members on Tuesday before practice. The Crimson Tide could be without its ace, Jocelyn Briski, to start the season.