The 2003–04 Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team (variously "Alabama", "UA", "Bama" or " The Tide") represented the

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in the 2003–04

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season. The head coach was

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, who was in his sixth season at Alabama. The team played its home games at

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and was a member of the

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. This was the 92nd season of basketball in the school's history. The Crimson Tide finished the season 20–13, 8–8 in SEC play, lost in the second round of the

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. They were invited to the NCAA tournament and advance to the elite eight before losing to the eventual national champs,

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. This is to date the furthest any Alabama team has advanced in the tournament.

Roster

Schedule and results

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Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball seasons 2003 in sports in Alabama

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Roster

Schedule and results

See also

References