No. 2 Alabama men's basketball couldn't have really started the season on a stronger note as the Crimson Tide absolutely throttled the UNC Asheville Bulldogs 110-54 at home. This entire offseason has been loaded with hype for the Crimson Tide not only due to Alabama's first-ever Final Four appearance in April but also because head coach Nate Oats called the team his "best roster we've had since we've been here.

Mark Sears scored 20 points in 24 minutes to help No. 2 Alabama to an easy 110-54 season-opening romp over UNC Asheville on Monday night at Tuscaloosa, Ala. Clifford Omoruyi,

Alabama basketball came a little shy of breaking 100 in preseason wins over Wake Forest and Memphis. Things changed in the season opener.

UNC Asheville coach Mike Morrell put it best after his team lost to Alabama 110-54 on Monday night. "They're good enough to win a national championship from what I've seen," Morrell said. "Obvioulsy they Final Four appearance was no fluke.

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In what was the 2024-25 season opener for the program, the No. 2 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide opened the year in a big way Monday night inside Coleman Coliseum with a 110-54 route of the UNC Asheville Bulldogs.

Basketball season is finally here. No. 2 Alabama basketball begins one of the most highly-anticipated seasons in program history inside Coleman Coliseum on Monday night against the UNC Asheville Bulldogs.