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.
Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Alabama basketball as the season progresses.
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