This upcoming Monday night, the Alabama Crimson Tide are set to play one final time before the official start of SEC action, coming at home a talented team in the Yale Bulldogs.
The final test on a challenging Alabama nonconference schedule, Yale is an opponent which Alabama has not faced since the 2008-09 season, the lone meeting ever between the two. That game also took place in Tuscaloosa, a 66-63 home win for Alabama inside Coleman Coliseum.
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As for this season’s matchup, it is certainly shaping up to be higher scoring contest between the two, as both of the Crimson Tide and Bulldogs are among the top offensive teams in their respective conferences, as well as two NCAA Tournament caliber programs.
Following is a look at everything you need to know about Alabama’s next opponent, the Yale Bulldogs.
Yale Bulldogs 2025-26 team overview
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Arena: John J. Lee Ampitheather, New Haven, Connecticut
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Record: 11-1 overall (0-0 Ivy)
Yale comes to Tuscaloosa sitting at an impressive 11-1 overall on the season where their lone defeat came against Rhode Island at home. The Bulldogs’ top victories so far this season have come against Akron and Charleston.
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Yale Bulldogs 2025-26 coaching staff
March 20, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Yale Bulldogs head coach James Jones reacts during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Associate Head Coach: Matt Kingsley
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Assistant Coach: Tobe Carberry
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Assistant Coach: Brandon Sherrod
The head coach of the Yale Bulldogs is James Jones, who has been in charge of the program since the 1999-00 season. During that span, Yale has made five NCAA Tournament appearances, which includes each of the last two seasons.
Yale Bulldogs 2025-26 stats
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Points Per Game: 87.2 (No. 42 in NCAA)
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Points Per Game Allowed: 71.1 (No. 130 in NCAA)
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Field Goal Percentage: 52.1%
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Three-Point Percentage: 43.4%
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Free Throw Percentage: 79.6%
Averaging 87.2 points per game, Yale is one of the most efficient shooting teams in college basketball, ranking Top 10 nationally in field goal, three-point, and free throw percentage. Headlining that trio of stats is the Bulldogs’ three-point percentage of 43.4%, which ranks No. 3 nationally.
Yale Bulldogs 2025-26 players to know
March 20, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Yale Bulldogs forward Nick Townsend (42) looks to pass the ball as Texas A&M Aggies guard Hayden Hefner (2) defends during the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Nick Townsend, Forward, Senior
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Isaac Celiscar, Forward, Sophomore
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Trevor Mullin, Guard, Junior
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Riley Fox, Forward, Sophomore
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Samson Aletan, Center, Junior
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Yale comes to Tuscaloosa with four different players averaging in double figures, a group that is headlined by senior forward Nick Townsend at an impressive 16.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game on 53% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs’ other double-digit scorers are Isaac Celiscar, Riley Fox, and Trevor Mullin, while a key name to know inside is center Samson Aletan, who averages 5.6 rebounds per game.
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