NCAA Tournament March Madness

#13 Alabama

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Projected seed: 4

This Alabama squad presents a classic case of an offensive juggernaut. Their firepower is undeniable—toppling high-octane teams like South Carolina and Texas A&M in convincing fashion speaks to their ability to run any opponent off the floor. However, defensive inconsistencies have caused them to stumble against some of the tougher competition. Losses to elite programs such as Tennessee and Kentucky showcase the cracks in their armor when put under pressure by equally skilled adversaries. Despite this, their win over Auburn demonstrates their capacity to contend with the best on a good day. Their record is marred slightly by losses in games that could have solidified their reputation, notably against Purdue, but their overall body of work—including victories over potent SEC foes—keeps them in the conversation as a threat come tournament time. They've had tough outings against teams like Florida and Tennessee near the season's close, suggesting they need to find a higher gear on defense to balance their scoring prowess if they aim to make a deep run.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/6Morehead St103W105-73
11/10Indiana St32W102-80
11/14South Alabama217W102-46
11/17Mercer213W98-67
11/24(N)Ohio St48L92-81
11/25(N)Oregon61W99-91
11/28Clemson29L85-77
12/4Arkansas St129W89-65
12/9(N)Purdue2L92-86
12/16@Creighton12L85-82
12/20(N)Arizona7L87-74
12/23E Kentucky195W111-67
12/30(N)Liberty142W101-56
1/6@Vanderbilt224W78-75
1/9South Carolina16W74-47
1/13@Mississippi St21W82-74
1/16Missouri176W93-75
1/20@Tennessee6L91-71
1/24Auburn4W79-75
1/27LSU100W109-88
1/31@Georgia99W85-76
2/3Mississippi St21W99-67
2/7@Auburn4L99-81
2/10@LSU100W109-92
2/17Texas A&M27W100-75
2/21Florida18W98-93
2/24@Kentucky15L117-95
2/28@Mississippi71W103-88
3/2Tennessee6L81-74
3/5@Florida18L105-87
3/9Arkansas111W92-88
3/15(N)Florida18L102-88