The team played its home games at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and was a member of the Southeastern Conference.

The 2009–10 season, the 1st under head coach Anthony Grant, saw the Tide finish the season 17–15 (6–10 SEC), while losing two key players to injury.

The Crimson Tide had four players graduate and one transfer after the season ended, including the starting point guard.

They also brought in four key freshman recruits and 1 junior college transfer.

JaMychal Green was selected to the SEC Pre-season 2nd team, while the team was picked to finish 3rd in the western division of the SEC.