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Juwan Howard smiles during his introduction as Michigan's new men's basketball coach, Thursday, May 30, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Mich. The former member of the Fab Five has a five-year contract that will pay him $2 million in his first year. The former Miami Heat assistant coach replaces John Beilein, who left to coach the Cleveland Cavaliers. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Michigan's Howard becomes latest NBA player to coach college

By John Marshall May. 31, 2019 02:08 AM EDT

Alabama signs JUCO All-American forward James Rojas

May. 21, 2019 12:34 PM EDT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Junior college forward James Rojas has signed to play with Alabama. Rojas, whose signing was announced on Tuesday, is the...

Alabama trustees formally approve Nate Oats' 5-year deal

May. 15, 2019 06:19 PM EDT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — New Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats' contract includes hefty buyouts if he leaves for another job or is fired. University of...

Vitale raising millions for pediatric cancer research

By Fred Goodall May. 05, 2019 05:53 PM EDT
For all the accolades he's received as a college and professional basketball coach and an even longer career in broadcasting, Dick Vitale insists his greatest...

Lipscomb hires Lennie Acuff away from Alabama-Huntsville

Apr. 23, 2019 08:59 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Lipscomb has hired Lennie Acuff away from Alabama-Huntsville to become its basketball coach. Acuff compiled a 437-214 record...

Alabama's Oats completes coaching staff, retains Pettway

Apr. 10, 2019 02:13 PM EDT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — New Alabama men's basketball coach Nate Oats has filled his staff, including one holdover assistant and one coming with him from Buffalo. ...

Alabama's Kira Lewis Jr. announces he's staying put

Apr. 08, 2019 08:13 PM EDT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama point guard Kira Lewis Jr. says he's staying put after considering a transfer. The freshman entered his name into the...

Nate Oats speaks after being introduced as the new men's college basketball coach for the University of Alabama, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama's Nate Oats receives $2.45 million deal

Mar. 29, 2019 09:30 PM EDT

New Alabama coach Nate Oats says, 'We can make a Final Four'

By John Zenor Mar. 28, 2019 05:08 PM EDT

Buffalo head coach Nate Oats is seen on the sidelines during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game against Texas Tech in the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Alabama hires Buffalo's Nate Oats as its mens' hoops coach

Mar. 27, 2019 04:39 PM EDT

Iowa State head coach Steve Prohm is seen on the sidelines during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game against Ohio State in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. Ohio State won 62-59. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Iowa State signs basketball coach Prohm through 2025

By Luke Meredith Mar. 26, 2019 01:09 PM EDT

Alabama guard Dazon Ingram (12) drives against Mississippi guard Breein Tyree (4) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Alabama guard Dazon Ingram announces plans to transfer

Mar. 26, 2019 11:23 AM EDT

Alabama head coach Avery Johnson yells to his players in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi at the Southeastern Conference tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Alabama won 62-57. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Alabama AD outlines criteria for next hoops coach

Mar. 25, 2019 03:55 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Avery Johnson watches the action in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky at the Southeastern Conference tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Johnson out as Alabama basketball coach after 4 seasons

Mar. 24, 2019 01:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2019, file photo, Vanderbilt head coach Bryce Drew cheers on his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama in Nashville, Tenn. Drew was fired Friday, March 22 after the worst season in the history of Vanderbilt men's basketball. Vanderbilt went 9-23 and was the first team in 65 years to go winless in the Southeastern Conference. Drew went 40-59 record in three seasons with the Commodores. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Alabama Crimson Tide at Vanderbilt Commodores 2/9/2019

Mar. 22, 2019 10:47 AM EDT

Jamerson carries Norfolk St. past Alabama 80-79 in OT in NIT

Mar. 20, 2019 10:03 PM EDT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — 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...