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Oh, Brother: Remembering the football coaching genius of Bill Oliver
They called him Brother. That's the first thing you remember about Bill Oliver. The nickname stuck to him like one of his pesky defensive...
Kevin Scarbinsky
1 day ago

Nico Iamaleava and Tennessee think they're right, but it all feels wrong
It's not that he's leaving. It's how he's leaving. That's the bottom line. In playing by the rules of a broken system that has no rules,...
Kevin Scarbinsky
1 day ago

When will Alabama and Auburn football measure up to their basketball teams?
OK. Now it can be football season. Now the Alabama and Auburn football teams can see if they're capable of competing for championships,...
Kevin Scarbinsky
1 day ago


The sad, strange saga of former Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava
A week ago, Nico Iamaleava was the returning quarterback on a Tennessee team coming off a playoff spot. Now he's the poster child for...
Kevin Scarbinsky
1 day ago


SEC legend John Brady on big leaps by Florida basketball and Bucky McMillan
The first time Florida won the national championship in basketball, John Brady was there at the Final Four, too, with his 2006 LSU team....
Kevin Scarbinsky
Apr 8

Houston has a problem, and its name is Florida
On the last day of the college basketball season, counting down to the national championship game, everyone loves Houston. And what's not...
Kevin Scarbinsky
Apr 7

The road ends here for Auburn but the ride will never be forgotten
You could see the pain on Johni Broome's face. You could see it during the last game of his college career, and you could see it after...
Kevin Scarbinsky
Apr 7

Texas A&M basketball wins the lottery by hiring Samford's Bucky McMillan
It was going to happen sooner or later. Some power conference basketball program in need of a new buzz was going to take a close look at...
Kevin Scarbinsky
Apr 4

Final Four 2025 with Alabama legend Wimp Sanderson
No one has studied SEC basketball through the years quite like Wimp Sanderson. He pored over rosters, matchups and schedules - especially...
Kevin Scarbinsky
Apr 2

Another Auburn Final Four: Bo, Barkley, the Big Hurt and Johni Broome
Call Bo. Set up a Zoom. Get Mr. Jackson and fellow Auburn legends Charles Barkley and the Big Hurt, Frank Thomas, on the line. Tell them...
Kevin Scarbinsky
Apr 2

High Tide never arrived against Duke, but Alabama hoops is here to stay
There was a moment when it still seemed possible, when Duke looked almost beatable, when Alabama's second straight Final Four and an...
Kevin Scarbinsky
Mar 30

Your math isn't mathing if you don't think Alabama can beat Duke
Duke has never seen anything like Alabama. That is not a commentary on this outstanding collection of young Blue Devils. It is a...
Kevin Scarbinsky
Mar 28


One-on-one with Alabama AD Greg Byrne
Did Greg Byrne expect Alabama basketball to be this good under Nate Oats? Where did this record SEC hoops run, with 14 NCAA Tournament...
Kevin Scarbinsky
Mar 26

The ultimate Iron Bowl of Basketball is now in sight
Two down, three to go for Auburn. Two down, three to go for Alabama. Two down, three to go for Armageddon. It's real now. Auburn has...
Kevin Scarbinsky
Mar 25

Will the real Auburn Tigers please stand up?
Doubt Us. That's what the shirt says. You know, those shooting shirts that shoe companies distribute to their basketball schools playing...
Kevin Scarbinsky
Mar 21


Scarbo Knows, The PodCast. Chapter 2: Sweet Hoops Alabama
The greatest basketball season in the state of Alabama's history rolls into the postseason. Alabama is No. 2 among all states in NCAA...
Kevin Scarbinsky
Mar 20

Pound for pound, Alabama is the heavyweight champion of postseason basketball
Ball doesn't lie. Neither do the numbers. Add them up, and guess which state can stake the strongest claim as the national champion of...
Kevin Scarbinsky
Mar 18

This state's greatest hoops season demands Alabama vs. Auburn as the grand finale
Before we get to the next-level madness and the SEC-centric brackets, let's draw a line at center court. Between the regular season and...
Kevin Scarbinsky
Mar 17


The Scarbo Knows Podcast. Chapter 1: Who's really No. 1, Auburn or Florida?
If you're a basketball junkie, there's no better time to launch a podcast than Selection Sunday. So welcome to Scarbo Knows: Chapter 1 -...
Kevin Scarbinsky
Mar 17

Poll performance can be an indicator of impending NCAA Tournament success
They say polls don't matter, especially in college basketball, even more so when we get to March. At heart, they're right. The polls...
Kevin Scarbinsky
Mar 11
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