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PHOTO GALLERY: Top images from Alabama’s road loss to Kentucky

A loss to Kentucky shouldn’t hurt the Tide too much as the regular season comes to a close. Check out the top images from the matchup.

Alabama basketball has been playing very well as the 2023-2024 college basketball regular season nears its end, but the Tide could not get it done on the road against a strong Kentucky team. The Crimson Tide fell to the Wildcats 117-95.

In a battle between two top-three scoring offenses in the nation, it was Kentucky who was able to consistently make shots throughout the duration of the game. The Tide managed to put up 95, but it was not enough.

The SEC Tournament and NCAA ‘March Madness’ Tournament are just weeks away, but Alabama will have to get through a few more conference opponents before then. Up next for Nate Oats and his squad is a road game against Ole Miss.

Before looking ahead, check out the top images from Alabama’s most recent contest.

LOOK: Fans react to Alabama’s blowout loss to Kentucky

Alabama basketball lost an ugly one to Kentucky on the road. Fans were quick to react on social media.

Alabama basketball has played well recently and has been looking to finish the regular season as strong as possible. For now, their only goal should be to bounce back after an ugly road loss to Kentucky.

The top-25 matchup took place at Kentucky and featured two top-three offenses in all of college basketball. Tonight, it was all Wildcats, as they won with a final score of 117-95.

Fans were quick to take to social media to share their reactions to the Kentucky performance and Alabama’s lack of a performance. They also weighed in on what tonight means for the program’s chances of making a deep run in March for the NCAA Tournament.

March Madness Bracketology: Where is Alabama?

Alabama basketball has goals to make a deep March Madness run, but where will they start? The latest Bracketology update breaks it down.

With only a few games remaining in the 2023-2024 college basketball regular season, Alabama is looking to make a strong push to not only win the SEC, but to improve its seeding for the NCAA ‘March Madness’ Basketball Tournament.

In the latest USA TODAY Sports Bracketology seeding projection by Erick Smith, Paul Myerberg and Eddie Timanus, the Crimson Tide is a No. 3 seed in the South Region, hosted in Dallas.

According to the projection, Alabama would take on No. 14 Morehead State in Brooklyn and take on the winner of No. 6 BYU and the No. 11 seed, which will be between Nebraska and Nevada.

As the third seed, the Tide sits behind No. 1 Houston and No. 2 Marquette. Just behind Alabama at No. 4 is Saint Mary’s and at No. 5 is Utah State.

We are still a few weeks away from the full bracket being revealed and a lot is expected to change. For now, it appears as if the Crimson Tide is set to be a top-five seed in the tournament, barring significant improvement or regression in the final few games of the regular season.

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March Madness Bracket Preview: Where is Alabama?

Alabama basketball’s projected March Madness seed may shock some as the 2023-2024 regular season nears its end.

Alabama men’s basketball may have gotten off to a rocky start to the 2023-2024 college basketball season, but the Tide has turned things around in SEC play.

Nate Oats and his team are 17-7 overall with an in-conference record of 9-2, with six games remaining after they get through Texas A&M.

With the NCAA March Madness Tournament looming in the not-too-distant future, projections are being made and Alabama fans have every reason to be excited.

The top team in the SEC is currently projected to be a No. 3 seed in the tournament, according to the official March Madness Bracket Preview shared to social media by the Tournament’s official accounts.

As seen in the above graphic, Alabama would be third in the South region, joined by No. 1 Houston, No. 2 Marquette and No. 4 Ilinois.

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PHOTOS: Alabama’s tough loss to Auburn through the camera lens

A very interesting game in Neville Arena led to an Auburn win over Alabama in the in-state, SEC basketball rematch.

Alabama hit the road to take on a strong Auburn team following a string of impressive in-conference wins. Though the Crimson Tide earned a win over the Tigers in Tuscaloosa just a few weeks ago, it was once again the home team that finished victorious.

A 99-81 loss for the Nate Oats-coached Alabama team leaves the program with an overall record this season of 16-7 and a conference record of 8-2. Before this loss, the Tide had sole possession of first place in the SEC. Now, the team shares the 8-2 record with South Carolina and Auburn. However, of the three, Alabama has the worst overall record.

The team will have to regroup quickly, as their next game will be on Saturday, Feb. 10 against LSU in Baton Rouge.

Before looking ahead to next week, though, relive the interesting matchup between the two in-state rivals with the photo gallery below.

Where is Alabama in USA TODAY Sports’ latest March Madness projection?

The latest March Madness Bracketology projection has Alabama in an interesting spot.

Alabama men’s basketball has been on fire in the SEC. The Crimson Tide leads the league with a record of 8-1 against conference opponents. Overall the team has a 16-6 record with most losses coming against high-quality teams early in the season.

It appears as if Nate Oats’s squad has found its identity. The offense remains hot, but the defense has picked up immensely. Under the leadership of Mark Sears and Grant Nelson, this roster seems poised to be a threat in the postseason.

While there’s still considerable time left in the 2023-2024 regular season, the conference tournament is nearing, which is followed by the NCAA Tournament.

USA TODAY Sports college basketball experts Paul Myerberg, Erick Smith and Eddie Timanus projected the field. Alabama is projected to be an automatic qualifier and be a third seed in the East Region. The Tide’s opening contest would be against 14-seed High Point.

The two teams seeded above Alabama in the East Region would be No. 1 Connecticut and No. 2 Arizona. Not the easiest of routes for the Crimson Tide. However, in order to be the best, the team will have to beat the best.

Alabama will next take on twelfth-ranked Auburn on the road on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 7:00 p.m. ET in a rematch of two in-state rivals. The Tide won the first matchup of the season between these teams in Tuscaloosa just a few weeks ago.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Alabama MBB earns first win of the season over Morehead State

Alabama Men’s Basketball starts the 2023-2024 season 1-0 after a win over Morehead State. Relive the action with the top photos from the matchup!

Alabama men’s basketball’s 2023-2024 season began last night with a home matchup against Morehead State. The Crimson Tide earned the win in dominant fashion, with a final score of 105-73.

Transfer Grant Nelson made sure his presence was felt and fans were absolutely loving him.

The next game for the Tide will be this Friday, Nov. 10, against Indiana State at home.

Relive the top moments from No. 24 Alabama’s debut performance of the season with this photo gallery featuring star players, the electric atmosphere of Coleman Coliseum and head coach Nate Oats.

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Breaking down Alabama’s 2023-2024 men’s basketball roster

Roll Tide Wire takes a look at the 2023-2024 Alabama men’s basketball roster heading into the upcoming season.

Alabama finished the 2022-2023 season with a Sweet Sixteen loss. Now, the Crimson Tide roster will look to improve off of that under the direction of fifth-year head coach Nate Oats. Not only did Alabama have a large amount of turnover on the roster, but they also made some serious changes to the coaching staff.

During the offseason, Alabama lost several assistant coaches. As a result, several assistant coaches were hired onto the staff. A few of them include Austin Claunch, Ryan Pannone, and Preston Murphy. Each has a different role and has made extended efforts on the recruiting trail and on the court to make this Alabama team the best that it can be.

It will be interesting to see how the new faces on Alabama’s roster perform this season.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down the current Alabama men’s basketball roster for the 2023-2024 season.

Alabama and Purdue MBB set to play in Toronto on Dec. 9, 2023

The details of the must-see matchup between Alabama and Purdue have been revealed.

Wednesday was a massive day for [autotag]Nate Oats[/autotag] and the Alabama basketball program as they landed an elite recruit and announced further details about their showdown with Purdue.

Both the Crimson Tide and Boilermakers were No. 1 seeds in this past year’s March Madness tournament and they both won their respective regular season conference titles as well as their respective conference tournaments.

Since arriving in Tuscaloosa, Oats has made it a top priority to play the best competition possible in the non-conference portion of the schedule, and this mega match-up will certainly be one of the biggest games of the entire season. In 2022-2023 the Tide took on Michigan State, North Carolina, UCONN, Houston and Gonzaga

Purdue head coach Matt Painter and Nate Oats are both widely regarded as some of the best coaches in the college game. It will be an absolute blast to watch the two sides duke it out as part of the Hall of Fame series. The two sides will meet on Dec. 9, 2023, in Toronto at the Coca-Cola Coliseum.

Later on in the day, the Tide landed five-star Jarin Stevenson

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Alabama men’s basketball through the offseason.

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Alabama ends regular season with loss to Texas A&M, 67-61

Despite a comeback and brief lead in the second half, the Crimson Tide fell on the road to end the regular season.

Alabama men’s basketball closes the regular season with a loss to Texas A&M on the road, 67-61. With the loss, the Crimson Tide finishes the regular season with an overall record of 26-5 and an SEC record of 16-2.

The Aggies dominated the game and went into the half with a 10-point lead. The Crimson Tide was able to storm back in the second half and manage to take a small lead before losing it.

Brandon Miller fouled out of the game with a few minutes remaining, but still led the team in scoring and rebounds with 19 points 10 boards.

Mark Sears had a careless turnover in the final minute of the game, which essentially seed the fate of the Crimson Tide.

Despite the loss, Alabama won the SEC regular season and will enter the conference tournament as a No. 1 seed.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the Crimson Tide as the postseason gets underway.

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