Why Alabama basketball newcomer Taylor Bol Bowen was X-factor in win over St. John's

Nate Oats doesn't think Alabama basketball could've left MSG with a win over St John's without X-factor performances by Taylor Bol Bowen and others.

College basketball rankings: St. John's headlines Top 25 And 1 as 2025-26 season gets underway

This is the last and final update of the 2025-26 CBS Sports Preseason Top 25 And 1 college basketball rankings, where St. John's remains No. 1.

Labaron Philon scores 25 as No. 15 Alabama upends fifth-ranked St. John’s 103-96 at MSG

Labaron Philon scored 25 points and No. 15 Alabama passed an early season non-conference test with a 103-96 victory over fifth-ranked St. John’s.

How Nate Oats is challenging Taylor Bol Bowen before Alabama basketball vs St. John's

Alabama basketball faces a brutal St. John's defense in its next matchup. And that's why Nate Oats is challenging transfer forward Taylor Bol Bowen.

St. John’s Rick Pitino delivers harsh truths to his players after loss to Alabama

St. John's head coach Rick Pitino was not pleased with how his team performed against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday.

St. John's Oziyah Sellers sets up Zuby Ejiofor for strong throwdown against Alabama

Alabama Crimson Tide vs. St. John's Red Storm - 11/08/2025 College Basketball Oziyah Sellers Zuby Ejiofor

HLs: Alabama proves its mettle against St. John’s

Alabama’s guard play, featuring Labaron Philon, led the way as No. 15 Alabama took down No. 5 St. John’s at Madison Square Garden.
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