Alabama basketball head coach Nate Oats made a bold championship statement after win vs. No. 8 Illinois while praising PG Labaron Philon.

The Illini battled to the end, but it wasn't enough against an experienced Crimson Tide – which was fodder enough for social media

RENO, Nev. (Nevada Athletics) - Nevada women’s basketball won at home on Friday night, taking down Alabama A&M, 57-52. The Pack (3-2) were led by Chloe Williams with 12 points, going 5-for-7 from the field with two rebounds and a steal.

UAB now leads the all-time series with South Alabama 32-14, including 19-2 in Birmingham. The two teams were both members of the Sun Belt Conference from 1979-91.

Alabama and Illinois meet inside of United Center in Chicago on Wednesday night for a Top 15 showdown between college basketball powers.

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The junior guard grabbed the top spot on the AL.com list of Alabama basketball stars this week, pouring in 34 points – almost all from long distance. Murray hit 10 baskets from beyond the 3-point arc in the win. She also had 7 assists for the Dolphins.

When Alabama basketball took the floor at United Center, the home of the Chicago Bulls, Labaron Philon Jr. stepped into his own Jordan moment.