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USA Today
08-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Where ESPN ranks Alabama basketball in way-too-early 2025-26 Top 25 rankings
Where ESPN ranks Alabama basketball in way-too-early 2025-26 Top 25 rankings With a national champion now officially decided, the attention across college basketball now begins to shift toward the 2025-26 season, one that is shaping up to be yet another strong one for the Alabama Crimson Tide. This thought has already been echoed across college basketball as well, as Alabama currently projects to be one of the nation's top preseason teams in 2025-26, with USA TODAY Sports ranking the Crimson Tide at No. 6 nationally. However, what about ESPN, who released their way-too-early Top 25 on Tuesday morning? Well, ESPN currently has Alabama ranked as the nation's No. 11 team in their way-too-early rankings, which is the third-highest of any SEC team behind No. 6 Kentucky and No. 7 Arkansas. ESPN's Jeff Borzello also commented on the Crimson Tide entering the offseason, saying of their No. 11 ranking: "We just assume Nate Oats will make the right decisions in the transfer portal this spring, considering the Crimson Tide have figured it out seemingly every offseason. Labaron Philon is an NBA decision to watch, but Aden Holloway and a healthy Latrell Wrightsell Jr. should form a solid backcourt. The Tide have also already landed three transfers: Noah Williamson (Bucknell), Taylor Bol Bowen (Florida State) and Jalil Bethea (Miami). They're not done yet, either." Borzello also projects the Crimson Tide's starting lineup to consist of Aden Holloway, Latrell Wrightsell Jr., Derrion Reid, Jarin Stevenson, and Noah Williamson. The Crimson Tide are still awaiting decisions from both Reid and Stevenson as to if they will return to Alabama next season. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
USA Today
28-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Alabama vs BYU men's basketball score, highlights: Crimson Tide move on to Elite Eight
Alabama vs BYU men's basketball score, highlights: Crimson Tide move on to Elite Eight Show Caption Hide Caption Should the NCAA transfer portal open before the end of March Madness? Rick Pitino, John Calipari, and even J.J. Watt sound off on the transfer portal opening during the NCAA tournament. Sports Seriously Alabama is one win away from returning to the Final Four of the men's NCAA Tournament. The No. 2-seeded Crimson Tide cruised to a 113-88 win over No. 6 BYU on Thursday night at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Alabama will face the winner of No. 1 Duke vs. No. 4 Arizona in the Elite Eight on Saturday, March 29. Alabama set a men's NCAA Tournament record with 25 3-pointers. Mark Sears made 10 of those 3-pointers en route to a game-high 34 points. Aden Holloway added 23 points off the bench. Chris Youngblood and Clifford Omoruyi scored 19 and 10 points, respectively, to give Alabama four players in double-digit scoring. For BYU, Richie Saunders scored 25 points. FINAL FOUR PREDICTIONS: NCAA bracket Final Four predictions: Which men's Sweet 16 teams make it? Mark Sears hit 10 of Alabama's record-setting 25 3-pointers as the Crimson Tide earned a 113-88 win over BYU. Alabama advanced to the Elite Eight for the second year in a row and for the third time in program history. Sears finished with a game-high 34 points, and was one of four Alabama players to reach double-digit scoring. Aden Holloway had 23 points, Chris Youngblood had 19 and Clifford Omoruyi added 10 points. NEWARK, N.J. — Call it good offense or bad defense. The Alabama Crimson Tide simply don't care how you refer to it, as long as the ball continues to go in the basket and it most certainly did on Thursday night. Alabama hit an NCAA men's tournament record 25 3-pointers in a 113-88 rout of Brigham Young in the Sweet 16 of the East Regional, and move one game away from a second Final Four berth in row. — Scooby Axson, USA TODAY Mark Sears scored a game-high 34 points in the Crimson Tide's decisive 113-88 win over the BYU Cougars on Thursday night. Sears made 10 3-pointers — tying a record for the most by a player in a men's NCAA Tournament game — while shooting 11 for 18 from the field (10 of 16 from behind the 3-point line). He added eight assists. At 6-foot-1, Alabama men's basketball star Mark Sears was the shortest starter on both teams in the Crimson Tide's 113-88 win over BYU in the Sweet 16 on Thursday night, but that didn't stop him from having a career performance. The fifth-year senior was unstoppable on the offensive end, shooting 11 of 18 from the field with a career-high 34 points and eight assists against the Cougars. He also made 10 3-pointers to add to his ridiculous showing. — Austin Curtright, USA TODAY NETWORK What channel is Alabama vs BYU basketball on today? TV channel: CBS CBS Streaming options: March Madness Live app | Fubo (Free Trial) CBS will nationally televise Thursday's Sweet 16 game between Alabama and BYU with the likes of Brian Anderson (play-by-play), Jim Jackson (analyst) and Allie LaForce (sideline reporter) on the call. Streaming options for the game include the March Madness Live app (with a TV login) and Fubo, which carries CBS and offers a free trial to new subscribers. Watch Alabama vs. BYU basketball live with Fubo (free trial) Alabama vs BYU time today Date: Thursday, March 27 Thursday, March 27 Time: 7:09 p.m. ET 7:09 p.m. ET Location: Prudential Center (Newark, N.J.) Alabama and BYU are scheduled to tip off at 7:09 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 27 from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Alabama vs BYU March Madness predictions, odds, picks Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday, March 26 Spread: Alabama -5.5 Alabama -5.5 Over/under: 175.5 175.5 Moneyline: Alabama (-220) | BYU (+180) Here's a look at predictions from experts within the USA TODAY Network: Jordan Mendoza: BYU BYU Paul Myerberg: Alabama Alabama Eddie Timanus: Alabama Alabama Dan Wolken: BYU BYU Emilee Smarr: Alabama Alabama basketball schedule 2024-25 Below are the five most recent results from Alabama's 2024-25 schedule. For full schedule, click here. Saturday, March 8: Alabama 93, (1) Auburn 91 (OT) Alabama 93, (1) Auburn 91 (OT) Friday, March 14: Alabama 99, No. 15 Kentucky 70 (SEC tournament) Alabama 99, No. 15 Kentucky 70 (SEC tournament) Saturday, March 15 : No. 4 Florida 104, Alabama 82 (SEC tournament) : No. 4 Florida 104, Alabama 82 (SEC tournament) Friday, March 21: (2) Alabama 90, (15) Robert Morris 81 (NCAA Tournament — First Round) (2) Alabama 90, (15) Robert Morris 81 (NCAA Tournament — First Round) Sunday, March 23: (2) Alabama 80, (7) Saint Mary's 66 (NCAA Tournament — First Round) BYU basketball schedule 2024-25 Below are the five most recent results from BYU's 2024-25 schedule. For full schedule, click here. Saturday, March 8: BYU 85, Utah 74 BYU 85, Utah 74 Thursday, March 13: BYU 96, No. 10 Iowa State 92 (Big 12 tournament) BYU 96, No. 10 Iowa State 92 (Big 12 tournament) Friday, March 14: No. 2 Houston 74, BYU 54 (Big 12 tournament) No. 2 Houston 74, BYU 54 (Big 12 tournament) Thursday, March 20: (6) BYU 80, (11) VCU 71 (NCAA Tournament — First Round) (6) BYU 80, (11) VCU 71 (NCAA Tournament — First Round) Saturday, March 21: (6) BYU 91, (3) Wisconsin 89 (NCAA Tournament — First Round) We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
Associated Press
23-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Alabama and Saint Mary's (CA) play in second round of NCAA Tournament
Saint Mary's Gaels (29-5, 18-2 WCC) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (26-8, 14-6 SEC) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Crimson Tide -5.5; over/under is 149.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 7 Alabama and No. 20 Saint Mary's (CA) meet in the NCAA Tournament second round. The Crimson Tide's record in SEC play is 14-6, and their record is 12-2 in non-conference play. Alabama averages 91.1 points and has outscored opponents by 9.7 points per game. The Gaels' record in WCC play is 18-2. Saint Mary's (CA) is fourth in college basketball allowing 60.5 points while holding opponents to 40.8% shooting. Alabama averages 10.3 made 3-pointers per game, 4.9 more made shots than the 5.4 per game Saint Mary's (CA) allows. Saint Mary's (CA) averages 73.1 points per game, 8.3 fewer points than the 81.4 Alabama allows to opponents. TOP PERFORMERS: Mark Sears is averaging 18.8 points and five assists for the Crimson Tide. Aden Holloway is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Augustas Marciulionis is averaging 14.2 points and six assists for the Gaels. Mitchell Saxen is averaging 11.0 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Crimson Tide: 5-5, averaging 92.4 points, 36.6 rebounds, 17.0 assists, 5.9 steals and 3.1 blocks per game while shooting 48.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 88.4 points per game. Gaels: 9-1, averaging 68.2 points, 35.1 rebounds, 12.9 assists, 4.9 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 59.4 points. ___
Fox Sports
23-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Alabama and Saint Mary's (CA) play in second round of NCAA Tournament
Associated Press Saint Mary's Gaels (29-5, 18-2 WCC) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (26-8, 14-6 SEC) Cleveland; Sunday, 6:10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Crimson Tide -5.5; over/under is 149.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 7 Alabama and No. 20 Saint Mary's (CA) meet in the NCAA Tournament second round. The Crimson Tide's record in SEC play is 14-6, and their record is 12-2 in non-conference play. Alabama averages 91.1 points and has outscored opponents by 9.7 points per game. The Gaels' record in WCC play is 18-2. Saint Mary's (CA) is fourth in college basketball allowing 60.5 points while holding opponents to 40.8% shooting. Alabama averages 10.3 made 3-pointers per game, 4.9 more made shots than the 5.4 per game Saint Mary's (CA) allows. Saint Mary's (CA) averages 73.1 points per game, 8.3 fewer points than the 81.4 Alabama allows to opponents. TOP PERFORMERS: Mark Sears is averaging 18.8 points and five assists for the Crimson Tide. Aden Holloway is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Augustas Marciulionis is averaging 14.2 points and six assists for the Gaels. Mitchell Saxen is averaging 11.0 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Crimson Tide: 5-5, averaging 92.4 points, 36.6 rebounds, 17.0 assists, 5.9 steals and 3.1 blocks per game while shooting 48.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 88.4 points per game. Gaels: 9-1, averaging 68.2 points, 35.1 rebounds, 12.9 assists, 4.9 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 59.4 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Alabama and Saint Mary's (CA) play in second round of NCAA Tournament
Saint Mary's Gaels (29-5, 18-2 WCC) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (26-8, 14-6 SEC) Cleveland; Sunday, 6:10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Crimson Tide -5.5; over/under is 149.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 7 Alabama and No. 20 Saint Mary's (CA) meet in the NCAA Tournament second round. The Crimson Tide's record in SEC play is 14-6, and their record is 12-2 in non-conference play. Alabama averages 91.1 points and has outscored opponents by 9.7 points per game. The Gaels' record in WCC play is 18-2. Saint Mary's (CA) is fourth in college basketball allowing 60.5 points while holding opponents to 40.8% shooting. Alabama averages 10.3 made 3-pointers per game, 4.9 more made shots than the 5.4 per game Saint Mary's (CA) allows. Saint Mary's (CA) averages 73.1 points per game, 8.3 fewer points than the 81.4 Alabama allows to opponents. TOP PERFORMERS: Mark Sears is averaging 18.8 points and five assists for the Crimson Tide. Aden Holloway is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Augustas Marciulionis is averaging 14.2 points and six assists for the Gaels. Mitchell Saxen is averaging 11.0 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Crimson Tide: 5-5, averaging 92.4 points, 36.6 rebounds, 17.0 assists, 5.9 steals and 3.1 blocks per game while shooting 48.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 88.4 points per game. Gaels: 9-1, averaging 68.2 points, 35.1 rebounds, 12.9 assists, 4.9 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 59.4 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
