Oats Looks to Bol Bowen, Jemison to Spark Alabama Offense

Alabama head coach Nate Oats believes the Crimson Tide can improve with better production from the four spot.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Alabama head coach Nate Oats said he has been re-watching the Crimson Tide's earlier loss to Texas, and he believes getting better performances from Taylor Bol Bowen and London Jemison could help spark the team's offense and defense. Bol Bowen had a double-double in the first matchup with Texas, while Jemison also had one of his best games of the season. Oats wants more consistent production from the four spot to complement standout center Aidan Sherrell.

Why it matters

Alabama's frontcourt depth has been thin this season, with Sherrell carrying a heavy load at center. Getting more from Bol Bowen and Jemison could provide a needed boost as the Crimson Tide prepare for the SEC Tournament and potentially the NCAA Tournament.

The details

Bol Bowen had 11 points and 10 rebounds with two blocks in Alabama's 92-88 loss to Texas back in January, one of his best performances of the season. However, in the 12 games since then, he has only reached double figures in scoring once. Jemison also had a strong game against Texas, going 3-for-3 from 3-point range and finishing with nine points, five rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block. Oats believes if Bol Bowen and Jemison can get back to that level of play, it will make Alabama a much better team on both ends of the floor.

  • Alabama lost to Texas 92-88 on January 10, 2026.
  • The SEC Tournament is coming up, with Alabama earning a double bye as a 2-seed.

The players

Nate Oats

The head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team.

Taylor Bol Bowen

A player for the Alabama Crimson Tide who had a strong performance against Texas earlier in the season.

London Jemison

A freshman player for the Alabama Crimson Tide who also had one of his best games of the season against Texas.

Aidan Sherrell

The starting center for the Alabama Crimson Tide who has carried a heavy load this season.

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What they’re saying

“Obviously Texas is a good team, and we didn't fare well against them, but part of it was good that we got the Texas draw in the sense that it made me go back and watch our Texas game, and he was great.”

— Nate Oats, Head Coach (si.com)

“If we get London and Taylor both playing at their peak performances, this team's going to be a much better team.”

— Nate Oats, Head Coach (si.com)

What’s next

Alabama will face the winner of the Ole Miss-Texas matchup in the SEC Tournament on Friday evening.

The takeaway

Alabama's frontcourt depth has been a concern this season, but getting more consistent production from Taylor Bol Bowen and London Jemison could provide a needed boost for the Crimson Tide as they prepare for postseason play.