After a 110-54 beatdown by the Tide, Bulldogs coach Mike Murrell had some positive things to say about Nate Oats team

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – No. 2 Alabama dominated UNC Asheville, 110-54, in its season opener on Monday at Coleman Coliseum. After the Crimson Tide’s win, head coach Nate Oats spoke to reporters. Here is everything Oats said during his postgame press conference.

Alabama basketball is facing national championship expectations for the 2024-25 season. It lived up to them, at least for one night.

Alabama began the season in style Monday night against UNC-Asheville as the Crimson Tide throttled the Bulldogs 110-54 in Coleman Coliseum. In game one, Nate Oats's sixth team at

With the loaded roster Nate Oats put together over the offseason, the Crimson Tide is one of the preseason favorites to win a national title.

Florida men's basketball opened the 2024-25 season with a 98-83 win over the South Florida Bulls on Monday. Walter Clayton Jr. led all scorers with 29 points, followed closely by Will Richard, emphasizing the impact the returning duo had on the team.

Here are three takeaways from Alabama basketball's season-opening victory over UNC Asheville on Monday at Coleman Coliseum.

No. 2 Alabama men's basketball couldn't have really started the season on a stronger note as the Crimson Tide absolutely throttled the UNC Asheville Bulldogs 110-54 at home. This entire offseason has been loaded with hype for the Crimson Tide not only due to Alabama's first-ever Final Four appearance in April but also because head coach Nate Oats called the team his "best roster we've had since we've been here.