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27-04-2025
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Alabama Basketball 2024-25 Opponent Preview: Duke Blue Devils
After one of the more impressive performances of the season, the time has officially come for the Alabama Crimson Tide to play for a return trip to the Final Four. To get there however, Alabama will certainly be faced with a challenging test, as the Crimson Tide will play the Duke Blue Devils, who are considered by some as the best team in all of college basketball. Advertisement The No. 1 seed in the East Region, Duke has consistently been among the nation's highest-ranked teams throughout the season, and are led by not only one of college basketball's top players, but also have one of the deepest teams in the country. The lone opponent between Alabama and a return trip to the Final Four, here is a preview of the 2024-25 Duke Blue Devils. Duke Blue Devils 2024-25 Team Overview Conference: ACC Arena: Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina 2024-25 Record: 34-3 overall (19-1 in ACC) Ranking: No. 1 in AP Poll, No. 1 in Coaches Poll NCAA Tournament Seed: No. 1 in East Region Prior to the NCAA Tournament beginning, Duke was ranked as the nation's No. 1 overall team in both the AP and Coaches' Polls, and enter this matchup sitting at 34-3 overall for the season. The Blue Devils were also the ACC regular season and tournament champions this season, and are making their fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, as well as second-straight in the Elite Eight. Duke Blue Devils 2024-25 Coaching Staff Head Coach: Jon Scheyer Associate Head Coach: Chris Carrawell Assistant Coach: Will Avery Assistant Coach: Emanuel Dildy Advertisement Leading the Blue Devils program is Jon Scheyer, who is in his third season as the head coach at Duke after taking over for one of the best to ever do it at the collegiate level in Mike Krzyzewski. Under the guidance of Scheyer, the Blue Devils have made three-straight NCAA Tournament appearances, reaching the Elite Eight twice. Duke Blue Devils 2024-25 Stats PPG: 83.6 (No. 12 in NCAA) PPG Allowed: 62.5 (No. 7 in NCAA) FG%: 49.4 2P%: 58.6 3P%: 38.5 FT%: 78.8 RPG: 38.3 APG: 17 SPG: 6.7 BPG: 3.9 A top five team nationally in both offensive and defensive efficiency according to KenPom, Duke comes to the Elite Eight ranking No. 12 in the nation with an average of 83.6 points per game scored, while also No. 7 in allowing only 62.5 to opponents. The Blue Devils are also a Top 15 nationally in shooting across the board, headlined by a ranking of No. 6 in college basketball with a combined 49.4 FG%. Duke Blue Devils 2024-25 Players to Know Cooper Flagg, Forward - Freshman Kon Knueppel, Guard/Forward - Freshman Tyrese Proctor, Guard - Junior Khaman Maluach, Center - Freshman Sion James, Guard - Graduate Student Advertisement Headlining this loaded Duke roster is star freshman forward Cooper Flagg, the 2024-25 ACC Player of the Year, as well as potential National Player of the Year award winner, who is averaging 19 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game on 37.2% shooting from three. In addition to Flagg, Duke also has two other double-digit scorers in Kon Knueppel and Tyrese Proctor at 14.2 and 12.4 points per game, respectively, as well as another notable freshman to know in center Khaman Maluach, a potential top NBA draft pick. This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama vs. Duke: March Madness preview of Blue Devils
USA Today
29-03-2025
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Alabama Basketball 2024-25 Opponent Preview: Duke Blue Devils
Alabama Basketball 2024-25 Opponent Preview: Duke Blue Devils After one of the more impressive performances of the season, the time has officially come for the Alabama Crimson Tide to play for a return trip to the Final Four. To get there however, Alabama will certainly be faced with a challenging test, as the Crimson Tide will play the Duke Blue Devils, who are considered by some as the best team in all of college basketball. The No. 1 seed in the East Region, Duke has consistently been among the nation's highest-ranked teams throughout the season, and are led by not only one of college basketball's top players, but also have one of the deepest teams in the country. The lone opponent between Alabama and a return trip to the Final Four, here is a preview of the 2024-25 Duke Blue Devils. Duke Blue Devils 2024-25 Team Overview Conference: ACC ACC Arena: Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina 2024-25 Record: 34-3 overall (19-1 in ACC) 34-3 overall (19-1 in ACC) Ranking: No. 1 in AP Poll, No. 1 in Coaches Poll No. 1 in AP Poll, No. 1 in Coaches Poll NCAA Tournament Seed: No. 1 in East Region Prior to the NCAA Tournament beginning, Duke was ranked as the nation's No. 1 overall team in both the AP and Coaches' Polls, and enter this matchup sitting at 34-3 overall for the season. The Blue Devils were also the ACC regular season and tournament champions this season, and are making their fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, as well as second-straight in the Elite Eight. Duke Blue Devils 2024-25 Coaching Staff Head Coach: Jon Scheyer Jon Scheyer Associate Head Coach: Chris Carrawell Chris Carrawell Assistant Coach: Will Avery Will Avery Assistant Coach: Emanuel Dildy Leading the Blue Devils program is Jon Scheyer, who is in his third season as the head coach at Duke after taking over for one of the best to ever do it at the collegiate level in Mike Krzyzewski. Under the guidance of Scheyer, the Blue Devils have made three-straight NCAA Tournament appearances, reaching the Elite Eight twice. Duke Blue Devils 2024-25 Stats PPG: 83.6 (No. 12 in NCAA) 83.6 (No. 12 in NCAA) PPG Allowed: 62.5 (No. 7 in NCAA) 62.5 (No. 7 in NCAA) FG%: 49.4 49.4 2P%: 58.6 58.6 3P%: 38.5 38.5 FT%: 78.8 78.8 RPG: 38.3 38.3 APG: 17 17 SPG: 6.7 6.7 BPG: 3.9 A top five team nationally in both offensive and defensive efficiency according to KenPom, Duke comes to the Elite Eight ranking No. 12 in the nation with an average of 83.6 points per game scored, while also No. 7 in allowing only 62.5 to opponents. The Blue Devils are also a Top 15 nationally in shooting across the board, headlined by a ranking of No. 6 in college basketball with a combined 49.4 FG%. Duke Blue Devils 2024-25 Players to Know Cooper Flagg, Forward - Freshman - Freshman Kon Knueppel, Guard/Forward - Freshman - Freshman Tyrese Proctor, Guard - Junior - Junior Khaman Maluach, Center - Freshman - Freshman Sion James, Guard - Graduate Student Headlining this loaded Duke roster is star freshman forward Cooper Flagg, the 2024-25 ACC Player of the Year, as well as potential National Player of the Year award winner, who is averaging 19 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game on 37.2% shooting from three. In addition to Flagg, Duke also has two other double-digit scorers in Kon Knueppel and Tyrese Proctor at 14.2 and 12.4 points per game, respectively, as well as another notable freshman to know in center Khaman Maluach, a potential top NBA draft pick.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
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Alabama Basketball 2024-25 Opponent Preview: Saint Mary's Gaels
After picking up a first round NCAA Tournament win Friday afternoon over Robert Morris, a round of 32 showdown with the Saint Mary's Gaels now awaits the Alabama Crimson Tide. The No. 7 seed in the East Region, Saint Mary's is making their fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance this season, as well as their third round of 32 showing over the last four years. Saint Mary's is also coming off one of the program's best regular seasons in recent memory, and are now looking to make the program's first Sweet 16 appearance since 2010. Here are a few things you need to know about Alabama's second round NCAA Tournament, the Saint Mary's Gaels. Conference: WCC Arena: UCU Pavilion, Moraga, California 2024-25 Record: 29-5 overall (17-1 in WCC) Ranking: No. 20 in AP Poll, No. 19 in Coaches Poll NCAA Tournament Seed: No. 7 in East Region Out of the WCC, Saint Mary's entered the NCAA Tournament ranked as a Top 20 team nationally according to both the AP and Coaches' Polls. The Gaels, who are the No. 7 seed in the East Region, also sit at 29-5 overall for the 2024-25 season, and were the WCC regular season champions who owned a 17-1 record in conference play. Head Coach: Randy Bennett Associate Head Coach: Mickey McConnell Assistant Coach: Joe Rahon Assistant Coach: EJ Rowland Assistant Coach: Dan Sheets Assistant Coach: Trey Touchet Leading the Gaels program is long-time head coach Randy Bennett, who has been at the helm of the Saint Mary's basketball team since the 2001-02 season. Under the leadership of Bennett, Saint Mary's has made 11 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, with the Gaels' deepest run having been to the Sweet 16 back in 2010. PPG: 73.1 (No. 200 in NCAA) PPG Allowed: 60.5 (No. 4 in NCAA) FG%: 45.4 2P%: 52.2 3P%: 32.2 FT%: 69.4 RPG: 39.8 APG: 15.3 SPG: 6.1 BPG: 4 Stats-wise, the Gaels most notable statistic is their points allowed per game to opponents, which ranks No. 4 in the nation with only 60.5 a contest. Saint Mary's is also averaging 73.1 points per game offensively this season, and are among the nation's top teams when it comes to offensive rebounding, ranking No. 11 nationally with 13.9 a game. Augustas Marciulionis, Guard - Senior Paulius Murauskas, Forward - Sophomore Mitchell Saxen, Center - Graduate Student Luke Barrett, Guard/Forward - Redshirt Senior Jordan Ross, Guard - Sophomore In conclusion, Saint Mary's has three players averaging in double figures led by senior guard Augustus Marciulionis at 14.3 points per game, while also averaging six assists a contest. The two others players averaging in double figures are both Paulius Murauskas and Mitchell Saxen in the frontcourt, each of which are also Saint Mary's leading rebounders. This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama vs. Saint Mary's: March Madness preview of Gaels
USA Today
23-03-2025
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Alabama Basketball 2024-25 Opponent Preview: Saint Mary's Gaels
Alabama Basketball 2024-25 Opponent Preview: Saint Mary's Gaels After picking up a first round NCAA Tournament win Friday afternoon over Robert Morris, a round of 32 showdown with the Saint Mary's Gaels now awaits the Alabama Crimson Tide. The No. 7 seed in the East Region, Saint Mary's is making their fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance this season, as well as their third round of 32 showing over the last four years. Saint Mary's is also coming off one of the program's best regular seasons in recent memory, and are now looking to make the program's first Sweet 16 appearance since 2010. Here are a few things you need to know about Alabama's second round NCAA Tournament, the Saint Mary's Gaels. Saint Mary's Gaels 2024-25 Team Overview Conference: WCC WCC Arena: UCU Pavilion, Moraga, California UCU Pavilion, Moraga, California 2024-25 Record: 29-5 overall (17-1 in WCC) 29-5 overall (17-1 in WCC) Ranking: No. 20 in AP Poll, No. 19 in Coaches Poll No. 20 in AP Poll, No. 19 in Coaches Poll NCAA Tournament Seed: No. 7 in East Region Out of the WCC, Saint Mary's entered the NCAA Tournament ranked as a Top 20 team nationally according to both the AP and Coaches' Polls. The Gaels, who are the No. 7 seed in the East Region, also sit at 29-5 overall for the 2024-25 season, and were the WCC regular season champions who owned a 17-1 record in conference play. Saint Mary's Gaels 2024-25 Coaching Staff Head Coach: Randy Bennett Randy Bennett Associate Head Coach: Mickey McConnell Mickey McConnell Assistant Coach: Joe Rahon Joe Rahon Assistant Coach: EJ Rowland EJ Rowland Assistant Coach: Dan Sheets Dan Sheets Assistant Coach: Trey Touchet Leading the Gaels program is long-time head coach Randy Bennett, who has been at the helm of the Saint Mary's basketball team since the 2001-02 season. Under the leadership of Bennett, Saint Mary's has made 11 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, with the Gaels' deepest run having been to the Sweet 16 back in 2010. Saint Mary's Gaels 2024-25 Stats PPG: 73.1 (No. 200 in NCAA) 73.1 (No. 200 in NCAA) PPG Allowed: 60.5 (No. 4 in NCAA) 60.5 (No. 4 in NCAA) FG%: 45.4 45.4 2P%: 52.2 52.2 3P%: 32.2 32.2 FT%: 69.4 69.4 RPG: 39.8 39.8 APG: 15.3 15.3 SPG: 6.1 6.1 BPG: 4 Stats-wise, the Gaels most notable statistic is their points allowed per game to opponents, which ranks No. 4 in the nation with only 60.5 a contest. Saint Mary's is also averaging 73.1 points per game offensively this season, and are among the nation's top teams when it comes to offensive rebounding, ranking No. 11 nationally with 13.9 a game. Saint Mary's Gaels 2024-25 Players to Know Augustas Marciulionis, Guard - Senior - Senior Paulius Murauskas, Forward - Sophomore - Sophomore Mitchell Saxen, Center - Graduate Student - Graduate Student Luke Barrett, Guard/Forward - Redshirt Senior - Redshirt Senior Jordan Ross, Guard - Sophomore In conclusion, Saint Mary's has three players averaging in double figures led by senior guard Augustus Marciulionis at 14.3 points per game, while also averaging six assists a contest. The two others players averaging in double figures are both Paulius Murauskas and Mitchell Saxen in the frontcourt, each of which are also Saint Mary's leading rebounders.
USA Today
01-03-2025
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- USA Today
Prediction and betting odds for Alabama vs. Tennessee in top five showdown
Prediction and betting odds for Alabama vs. Tennessee in top five showdown With only three games remaining in the Alabama Crimson Tide's regular season schedule, the program now begins what is simply a challenging road ahead, starting Saturday with a road game against the Tennessee Volunteers. Yes, Alabama will certainly play a challenging road ahead between now and the end of the regular season, as each of their three remaining games are against an opponent currently ranked within the top five nationally, The first of those is Tennessee, who come into Saturday ranked No. 5 in both the AP and Coaches' Polls at 23-5 overall, along with 10-5 in SEC play. As for Alabama, the Crimson Tide currently sit just behind the Volunteers at No. 6 nationally in both polls, while also 23-5 overall this season. Alabama however owns a better record in SEC play at 12-3, which is two games behind first place in the conference standings. Two teams that are also fighting for a one-seed in both the NCAA and SEC Tournament's, here are the latest betting odds for Saturday's top five matchup between Alabama and Tennessee in Knoxville as of Friday, Feb. 28. Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Tennessee Volunteers game odds: All college basketball odds via BetMGM Point Spread: Tennessee (-3.5) Tennessee (-3.5) Money Line: Alabama (+145), Tennessee (-175) Alabama (+145), Tennessee (-175) Over-Under: 158.5 Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Tennessee Volunteers injury updates: According to the SEC Men's Basketball Availability Report Alabama Crimson Tide Latrell Wrightsell Jr., Guard - Out Derrion Reid, Forward - Out Houston Mallette, Guard - Out Mark Sears, Guard - Probable Tennessee Volunteers J.P. Estrella, Forward - Out Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Tennessee Volunteers prediction, pick: As with recent years, the storyline of this matchup going in will be Alabama's offense vs. Tennessee's defense, with both ranking among the nation's best in each category. Alabama has also lost three-straight against Tennessee as we enter Saturday, and even despite playing in front of what should be a raucous environment, the pick to win goes to the Crimson Tide in a close one. Prediction: Alabama 76, Tennessee 73 Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Tennessee Volunteers channel, start time, streaming: Alabama vs. Tennessee will begin at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN. The game will be played Saturday, Mar. 1 from Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Get more betting analysis and predictions at Sportsbook Wire.
