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.

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Mark Sears scored 20 points in 24 minutes to help No. 2 Alabama to an easy 110-54 season-opening romp over UNC Asheville on Monday night at Tuscaloosa, Ala. Clifford Omoruyi,

UNC Asheville coach Mike Morrell put it best after his team lost to Alabama 110-54 on Monday night. "They're good enough to win a national championship from what I've seen," Morrell said. "Obvioulsy they Final Four appearance was no fluke.

Alabama basketball came a little shy of breaking 100 in preseason wins over Wake Forest and Memphis. Things changed in the season opener.