Alabama Makes Jump In New Ap Poll Ahead of SEC Tournament

Alabama continues to climb its way back into the AP Poll following a massive 96-84 win against in-state rivals the Auburn Tigers on Saturday, March 7th. The Tide made a statement, securing the second overall seed in the SEC Tournament and a double bye in Nashville. The Tide dropped out of the AP Poll following a 100-77 loss to the Florida Gators on February 1.

Get our free mobile app

Here is the full Men's Basketball AP Poll

1.  Duke
2. Arizona
3. Michigan
4. Florida
5. Houston
6. UConn
7. Iowa State
8. Michigan State
9. Illinois
10. Virginia
11. Nebraska
12. Gonzaga
13. St. John's
14. Kansas
15. Alabama
16. Texas Tech
17. Arkansas
18. Purdue
19. North Carolina
20. Miami (Oh)
21. Saint Mary's
22. Vanderbilt
23. Wisconsin
24. Louisville
25. Tennessee

Alabama rose one spot after moving up to number 15 in the AP poll after moving up one spot the week before to number 16 in the poll. Alabama has continued its remarkable turnaround after winning eight straight games in the month of February, following the loss to Florida.

The Crimson Tide split the last two games of the regular season in March, losing in Athens, Georgia, to the Bulldogs 98-88. Alabama came out swinging against the Auburn Tigers in the regular season finale, winning 96-84. Alabama star point guard Labaron Philon Jr. scored 21 points while shooting 50% from the floor and 26.6% from three. Junior guard Aden Holloway tied Philon for most points scored against Auburn with 21 points as well.

The Crimson Tide will take the court on Friday, March 13th at 7:00 pm EST for the Tide's first appearance in the 2026 SEC men's basketball tournament. The opponent is yet to be determined, but we know the Crimson Tide will play one of Ole Miss, Texas, or Georgia, based on the bracket.

Ryan Bond is an intern for Tide 100.9 with an avid interest in college football and college basketball. To keep up with Ryan, follow him on X at @Ryanb5172