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If you’re a scrub, you “can’t get no love” from Alabama basketball.
The lyrics from 1990s girl group TLC appeared wound up being the consensus of the Crimson Tide’s fanbase as it reacted to the men’s 110-54 season opening win over UNC-Asheville on Monday in Coleman Coliseum.
Coach Nate Oats and company were celebrated up and down the timeline on X (formerly Twitter) for the depth his staff has brought to Alabama’s roster. Especially considering the team had operated without returning starters Grant Nelson and Latrell Wrightsell Jr., along with freshman Aiden Sherrell, for Alabama’s preseason exhibition wins against Wake Forest and Memphis.
Nov 4, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; UNC Asheville guard Jordan Marsh (2) guards Alabama forward Grant Nelson (4) at Coleman Coliseum.
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The trio had only been cleared to play on a “minutes restriction” as of a Sunday report from basketball analyst Jeff Goodman. Meanwhile, two players, Pepperdine senior transfer Houston Mallette and freshman Naas Cunningham were announced as Alabama’s redshirts before tip-off.
Led by none other than Pamela Ratliff, the mother of former Crimson Tide superfan Luke, better known as “Fluffopotamus,” find Alabama basketball fans’ initial thoughts on the 2024-25 season below.
Basketball fans react to Alabama vs UNC-Asheville win on social media
Noah is sprouting a mustache. I just decided that I’m going to let him grow one like Grant Nelson’s. 🏀
— pamela ratliff 🐘🏀 (@irbransmom) November 5, 2024
You can still get Alabama to win the national championship at 15/1 right now btw
Yes, this is financial advice
— Nick Perkins (@NickyPerkss) November 5, 2024
Ok I’ve seen enough. This is THE most athletic @AlabamaMBB team I have ever seen in person. Still feeling…
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Author : The Tuscaloosa News
Publish date : 2024-11-05 04:20:00
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