Avery Johnson will have a few key holdovers on his inaugural Alabama men’s basketball team next season, but perhaps the most important one won’t be taking the floor.
In his first big decision as Alabama’s new head coach, Johnson confirmed at his introductory press conference last Wednesday that Antoine Pettway will be retained as an assistant coach from former head coach Anthony Grant’s staff...
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Just over three weeks after its men’s basketball head coaching job opened up, Alabama has found its new man.
The school announced Monday evening that Avery Johnson, a former NBA head coach for the Dallas Mavericks and New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets, has accepted the Crimson Tide’s offer to become its next head coach...
Wichita State’s Gregg Marshall is staying with the Shockers.
Alabama confirmed Wednesday night that Marshall would not be taking the Crimson Tide's head coaching position in a released statement from athletic director Bill Battle. The announcement came not long after numerous reports declared that Marshall had reached a verbal agreement to remain with the Shockers...
Two days after the firing of its coach, Alabama went into Tuesday’s night game with the mentality he instilled in them over their one, two, three or four years together.
Take it one game at a time, focus on the things you can control and, in the end, win...
University of Alabama Director of Athletics Bill Battle announced Sunday a change in the leadership of the Crimson Tide men's basketball program.
“Earlier today, I informed Anthony Grant that he will not be retained as head men's basketball coach at the University of Alabama,” Battle said...
Alabama men’s basketball in SEC Tournament
No. 8 seed Florida vs. No. 9 seed Alabama
When: Noon
Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.
Records: Alabama 18-13, 8-10 SEC; Florida 15-16, 8-10 SEC
TV: SEC Network
Radio: 95.3 The Bear
When Alabama last defeated Florida, Anthony Grant was still an assistant coach for the Gators, who went on to win their first national championship in program histo