Alabama men's basketball head coach Nate Oats announced on Monday evening during his pregame Crimson Tide Sports Network interview that Crimson Tide guards Houston Mallette and Naas Cunningham will redshirt the 2024-25 season.

Nate Oats was announced as the head coach of Alabama basketball in March 2019 after a successful tenure as the head coach at the University of Buffalo. Oats spent four years with the Buffalo Bulls, leading them to three NCAA Tournament appearances and a final AP ranking at No.

Before the game, Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats announced on the game broadcast that Houston Mallette and Naas Cunningham will be redshirting the season. Afterward, he said the choice for Mallette was due to a lingering injury.

Ahead of the season-opening matchup with UNC Asheville on Monday, Oats announced that 2 players will redshirt this season. Incoming transfer Houston Mallette and freshman Naas Cunningham will both sit out the 2024-25 campaign, Oats said on the Crimson Tide Sports Network.

The No. 2 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide won their 2024-25 season opener on Monday night at Coleman Coliseum, a dominant 110-54 victory over UNC Asheville. Before the game, Alabama coach Nate Oats reveal

With Alabama basketball's loaded roster, minutes will be hard to come by this season. For two new players, that means redshirts for 2024-25.