After a 110-54 beatdown by the Tide, Bulldogs coach Mike Murrell had some positive things to say about Nate Oats team

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.

Florida men's basketball opened the 2024-25 season with a 98-83 win over the South Florida Bulls on Monday. Walter Clayton Jr. led all scorers with 29 points, followed closely by Will Richard, emphasizing the impact the returning duo had on the team.

Here are three takeaways from Alabama basketball's season-opening victory over UNC Asheville on Monday at Coleman Coliseum.

Florida State and Leonard Hamilton started their regular season Monday night against a pesky Northern Kentucky team. Their tricky matchup zone defense would've provided issues for FSU in the past so it was a good early test for the Seminoles.