What’s Going On in Bama Sports? Here’s the Scoop:
Mark Sears Sits Out Bucks Summer League Opener
Mark Sears, former Alabama star and now a two-way player for the Milwaukee Bucks, was nowhere to be seen on the court for the team’s Summer League opener in Vegas. Turns out he’s dealing with a left calf strain. The Bucks still have three more games before playoffs start July 18, so we might see him later—assuming he’s good to go. For now, he’s on the mend.
Quick Hits from Around the Bama Fam:
* Aaliyah Nye Hits a WNBA Milestone: Former Tide women’s hoops standout Aaliyah Nye just hit 100 career points with the Las Vegas Aces. Not bad for a second-round pick!
* Dylan Ray Dealing in Triple-A: Former Bama pitcher Dylan Ray tossed six innings of shutout ball for the Reno Aces (Triple-A squad for the Diamondbacks). No earned runs. Just dominance.
* Chris Youngblood Ballin’ Out: Another ex-Tide hooper, Chris Youngblood, had himself a night in the Summer League—19 points on 7-of-10 shooting. He’s with OKC on an Exhibit 10 deal, trying to earn his way onto the roster.
Recruiting Buzz: Tank Jones Has Bama in His Top 3
Big-time 2026 edge rusher Anthony “Tank” Jones (yeah, he’s as strong as the nickname) dropped his final three: Alabama, Oregon, and Texas A&M. The 6’3″, 240-pounder from Mobile is ranked as the No. 3 EDGE in the country and No. 2 overall in Alabama.
He visited Bama in June along with several future Tide commits, and based on his skillset—fast, powerful, and a nightmare for O-linemen—he’d be a major grab for the 2026 class.
Upcoming Recruiting Decision Dates to Watch:
* July 4 – DL Nolan Wilson & OL Mitchell Smith
* July 5 – 5-Star Safety Jireh Edwards
* July 7 – LB Kayron Maycock
* July 16 – LB Nick Abrams II
* July 26 – DL Elijah Golden
Bama Football Countdown:
50 days until kickoff! The 2025 season opener is getting real.
Throwback Moments:
* July 11, 1953: Bama’s Al Worthington shut out the Brooklyn Dodgers and snapped their 39-game home run streak.
* July 11, 1986: Alabama football’s new office building was about to open its doors to the public.
