Alabama basketball scrimmage: 11 things we learned at Final Four banner reveal

TUSCALOOSA — Action returned to Coleman Coliseum on Friday as Alabama basketball gave the Crimson Tide a preview of what’s ahead on the quest back to the NCAA Tournament.

Loyal supporters at the preseason fan fest were treated to a dunk contest and three-point contest before coach Nate Oats and company first laid eyes on their Final Four banner and championship rings memorializing the 2024 season, which provided the team the perfect amount of hype for the scrimmage that capped off the evening.

Bringing in a top-ranked recruiting class to accompany the only crew in the country hosting six upperclassmen with over 1,000 points, Alabama looked primed for another deep run in 2025 and ready for next week’s charity exhibition against Wake Forest.

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With 25 days to tipoff, here are 11 things we know after an early look at the No. 2 team of the preseason:

11 things we learned during Alabama basketball scrimmage

Who were the starting fives?

The Crimson team was led by Mark Sears, Clifford Omoruyi, Jarin Stevenson, Derrion Reid and Houston Mallette. Labaron Philon, Aden Holloway, Grant Nelson, Mo Dioubate and Naas Cunningham took the floor for the White team, who won 61-57.

Labaron Philon sets bar for freshmen

The University of Alabama unveiled the first banner honoring the school’s first Final Four appearance Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Coleman Coliseum. Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi (11) defends a shot by Alabama guard Labaron Philon (0) during the scrimmage sector of the event.

Is he Alabama basketball’s true freshman equivalent of football’s Ryan Williams? Time will tell. He looked good in scrimmage play though, proving a quick and aggressive playmaker with triples, free throws and over 18 points, adding more than four rebounds.

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Publish date : 2024-10-12 09:07:34

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