The biggest challenge for every new coach in college basketball
With the coaching carousel finally at rest (we think), here's the toughest task for each of the 59 new Division I bosses.
2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
9th in SEC
- TBD
- 12/14
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 1/4
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 1/8
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 1/11
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 1/15
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 1/18
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 1/22
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 1/29
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 2/1
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 2/4
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 2/8
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 2/12h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 2/15h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 2/19
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 2/22
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 2/25h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 2/29
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 3/3h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 3/7h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- Full Schedule
Your guide to 13 early-season college basketball tournaments
The fields for 13 early-season college basketball tournaments were announced Thursday. Here's your handy guide to all 13 ESPN-aired events.
Calipari can shift to advisory role under new deal
Based on the new 10-year, $86 million contract extension he just signed, men's basketball coach John Calipari intends to retire at Kentucky -- one way or another.
Quinerly transferring from Villanova to Alabama
Jahvon Quinerly said Sunday that he's transferring from Villanova to Alabama. Quinerly chose the Crimson Tide over Pittsburgh.
Alabama signs juco All-America forward Rojas
James Rojas, a junior college All-America forward who played at Hutchinson Community College, has signed to play with the Alabama Crimson Tide.
This Just In
Junior college forward James Rojas has signed to play with Alabama. Rojas, whose signing was announced on Tuesday, is the Crimson Tide's sixth signee and second transfer who will be eligible for coach Nate Oats' first season. The 6-foot-8, 215-pound Rojas initially committed to play for Oats at Buffalo. He was a junior college All-American at Hutchinson Community College.
Oats' 5-year contract includes hefty buyouts
New Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats' contract includes hefty buyouts if he leaves for another job or is fired.
Payoff videos, tale of $11K in shoe highlight trial
Jurors in the college basketball corruption trial Thursday watched videos of coaches settling down in a Las Vegas hotel room, where wads of cash or envelopes were either exchanged or promised in exchange for securing influence with top players.
Bama's Oats retains Pettway, completes staff
New Alabama coach Nate Oats is retaining Crimson Tide assistant and former player Antoine Pettway as a part of his new staff.
Bama gets good news: Lewis to return next year
Alabama guard Kira Lewis Jr., the SEC All-Freshman who entered the NCAA transfer portal following the departure of coach Avery Johnson two weeks ago, announced on Monday that he'll return to Tuscaloosa for his sophomore season.
UNC headlines 2020 Maui Invitational field
North Carolina headlines a strong 2020 Maui Invitational field that will also feature Indiana, Stanford and Texas, to name a few.
Alabama to pay Oats $2.5M annually, memo shows
Alabama will pay new basketball coach Nate Oats $2.45 million annually under his five-year deal.
Alabama's Oats optimistic about team's future (5:53)
Byrne thrilled to welcome Nate Oats (4:28)
New Tide coach Oats says Final Four is in reach
Alabama has never reached a Final Four but new coach Nate Oats believes the resources are in place to compete for national championships.
Alabama makes surprising hire with Oats (1:46)
Alabama hires Buffalo's Oats as head coach
Alabama has hired Nate Oats as its next coach, replacing Avery Johnson. Oats led Buffalo to the second round of the 2018 and 2019 NCAA tournaments.
Ingram to leave Alabama as graduate transfer
Guard Dazon Ingram, who averaged 7.1 points and 3.8 rebounds this season and has made 93 starts for the Crimson Tide, is leaving as a graduate transfer, he said Monday.
Bama seeks vet coach with no compliance issues
With the search for a new men's hoops coach underway, Crimson Tide AD Greg Byrne says Alabama will be seeking an NCAA veteran with a strong compliance record.
Alabama coaching search -- Can Tide find 'basketball Nick Saban?'
Crimson Tide alum Steve Prohm makes sense, but there are plenty of intriguing options, including Rick Pitino.
Bama parts ways with Johnson after 4 seasons
The University of Alabama and men's basketball coach Avery Johnson have parted ways after four seasons.
Sources: Bama negotiating buyout with Johnson
Alabama is in the process of negotiating a buyout with head coach Avery Johnson, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Jamerson carries Norfolk St. past Alabama 80-79 in OT in NIT
Derrik Jamerson Jr. had 25 points and made two free throws with 17 seconds left in overtime as Norfolk State narrowly defeated Alabama 80-79 in the NIT first round on Wednesday night.
Alabama misses the game-winning shot in OT (1:14)
Hall cleans up missed alley-oop with a huge putback slam (0:15)
2018-19 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSU | 16-2 | - | 28-7 |
| Tennessee | 15-3 | 1 | 31-6 |
| Kentucky | 15-3 | 1 | 30-7 |
| Auburn | 11-7 | 5 | 30-10 |
| South Carolina | 11-7 | 5 | 16-16 |
| Mississippi State | 10-8 | 6 | 23-11 |
| Ole Miss | 10-8 | 6 | 20-13 |
| Florida | 9-9 | 7 | 20-16 |
| Arkansas | 8-10 | 8 | 18-16 |
| Alabama | 8-10 | 8 | 18-16 |
| Texas A&M | 6-12 | 10 | 14-18 |
| Missouri | 5-13 | 11 | 15-17 |
| Georgia | 2-16 | 14 | 11-21 |
| Vanderbilt | 0-18 | 16 | 9-23 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game72.0
Rebounds Per Game37.8
Assists Per Game12.3
Points Allowed71.6182nd
Find Tickets
- Buy Crimson Tide tickets with VividSeats
- Other Games
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 21-20 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 20 |