Alabama Basketball's Rollercoaster Season
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Alabama basketballs 2025-2026 season concluded with a Sweet Sixteen loss to Michigan, but it was a successful run that met all expectations. Starting ranked 15th in the AP poll and entering March Madness at the same position, the Crimson Tide navigated a challenging year with highs and lows, including a midseason controversy when former center Charles Bediako sued the NCAA for extra eligibility and played five games after sitting out two years. The team faced a rough patch, dropping to 4-4 in conference after a February first loss to Florida, but rebounded with eight straight wins to secure a double bye in the SEC Tournament. However, they lost to fifteenth-seeded Ole Miss.
Just before the big dance, guard Aden Holloway, their second-leading scorer, was arrested for marijuana possession and a tax stamp issue, resulting in a suspension. Coach Nate Oats commended the team for overcoming the chaos. Grad guards Houston Mallette and Latrell Wrightsell Junior were praised for their leadership, with Wrightsell the lone holdover from the Final Four squad and Mallette transferring from Pepperdine.
As the Tide reflects on the season, the focus shifts to building for 2026-2027, proving this wasnt a disappointing season, but a chapter closed with respect and momentum carrying forward.
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