Alabama Crimson Tide

The Alabama Crimson Tide play at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, where Nate Oats has built an exciting, uptempo program. Under Oats, the Crimson Tide have become SEC regular-season champions and NCAA Tournament fixtures. Alabama's crimson and white colors and passionate fanbase create a strong environment. The program has reached the Elite Eight and won multiple SEC titles. The Crimson Tide's fast pace and three-point emphasis create an entertaining product. The rivalry with Auburn, the Iron Bowl, extends to basketball.

Alabama reached the 2004 Elite Eight under Mark Gottfried. The Crimson Tide have made 24 NCAA Tournament appearances. Antonio McDyess, Collin Sexton, and Brandon Miller are among the program's NBA alumni. Wimp Sanderson's tenure from 1980 to 1992 established consistency. The 2024 Final Four run under Oats was the program's deepest. The rivalry with Auburn defines the state.