Alabama basketball is gearing up for March Madness, and fans are buzzing with anticipation. Throughout the 2025-26 season, the Crimson Tide has consistently been in the conversation as a top seed, often floating between a No. 3 and No. 4 seed.
However, the road hasn't been entirely smooth. Alabama's status as a top-seeded team has faced challenges, with some bracketologists leaving them out due to the presence of Charles Bediako, a three-year G League veteran, on their roster.
Additionally, a tough stretch in January, filled with losses, has led others to reconsider Alabama's standing. Despite these hurdles, Alabama boasts a solid record of 21-7 overall and 11-4 in the SEC.
For those tracking Alabama's journey through the brackets, live updates from sources like USA Today and ESPN's Joe Lunardi are invaluable.
After a commanding 100-75 victory over Mississippi State, Lunardi's latest bracket holds Alabama steady as a No. 4 seed in the East Region. This region is stacked, featuring powerhouse teams like No. 1 overall Duke, No.
6 Purdue, and No. 10 Kansas.
Before their matchup with Mississippi State, Alabama was projected as a No. 5 seed in the Midwest Region by USA Today's bracket experts Erick Smith, Eddie Timanus, and Paul Myerberg. This projection had them heading to Tampa, where they would face 12-seed Stephen F. Austin, 4-seed Kansas, and 13-seed UNC-Wilmington.
As the Crimson Tide prepares for March Madness, their fans are eager to see how the team will navigate the challenges ahead and make their mark in the tournament.