Alabama ranked No. 20 in preseason college basketball rankings
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For the seventh consecutive season, the Alabama men’s basketball team is ranked in the preseason Associated Press Top 25.
The Tide came in at No. 20, just below its No. 16 final ranking of last season. This is the sixth consecutive season Alabama has appeared in the preseason rankings, the program’s longest streak since the 1970s.
Auburn also received votes in the poll, officially coming in at No. 39. The in-state rivals made up two of 10 SEC schools to receive votes including No. 1 Florida.
Men’s basketball preseason rankings
Florida was the overwhelming No. 1 pick for the voting panel, receiving 47 of the 59 first-place votes.
Alabama, who was picked to finish fifth in the SEC during last week’s media days, came in as the fifth highest ranked team from the conference. The Crimson Tide received two top 10 votes from the 59 ballots.
Auburn appeared on just one ballot, receiving four points in the poll.
Seven total SEC teams made the top 25 including:
- 1. Florida
- 7. Texas
- 8. Tennessee
- 12. Arkansas
- 20. Alabama
- 23. Kentucky
- 24. Vanderbilt
This is the Tide’s lowest preseason ranking since 2023.
The Iron Bowl of Basketball preseason game
Alabama and Auburn will square off this week in Birmingham in an exhibition game known as “The Feud.” Here’s what you need to know:
- What: The Feud Presented by Shipt Same Day Delivery
- Who: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Auburn Tigers
- When: Thursday, Oct. 22 | 7PM
- Where: Legacy Arena at BJCC | 1898 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Tickets
The last time the rivalry was played in Birmingham was March 9, 1985 when Auburn won 53-49 in overtime in the SEC Tournament Championship Game.
