As the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament approaches, the Alabama Crimson Tide have solidified their position as a top contender. With a 24-7 regular-season record and a 13-5 mark in Southeastern Conference (SEC) play, Alabama secured the third seed in the upcoming SEC Tournament, earning a double-bye to the quarterfinals.
Projected NCAA Tournament Seed and Region
Current bracket projections place Alabama as a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. ESPN’s Joe Lunardi slots the Crimson Tide in the Midwest Region (Indianapolis), with potential first-weekend games in Lexington. CBS Sports’ Jerry Palm projects Alabama in the East Region (Newark), also with games in Lexington.
Potential Matchups
If these projections hold, Alabama’s path to the Final Four could involve:
First Round: Facing the winner of a matchup between a No. 15 seed and a No. 2 seed.
Second Round: Potentially playing against a No. 7 seed, such as Louisville or BYU.
Sweet Sixteen: A possible clash with a No. 3 seed like St. John’s or Michigan State.
Elite Eight: A potential showdown with a No. 1 seed, such as Houston or Duke.
These projections are based on Alabama’s strong regular-season performance, including an 11-7 record in Quad 1 games, a No. 6 ranking in the NET, and a No. 6 rating in KenPom.
Upcoming SEC Tournament
Before the NCAA Tournament, Alabama will participate in the SEC Tournament from March 12–16, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The winner will receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Alabama’s first game is scheduled for Friday, March 14, 2025, at 8:30 PM CDT, where they will face the winner of the game between No. 6 Kentucky and the winner of the game between No. 11 Georgia and No. 14 Oklahoma.
Conclusion
Alabama’s impressive regular-season performance has positioned them as a high seed in the NCAA Tournament, with favorable projections suggesting a deep run. However, their success will depend on their performance in both the SEC Tournament and the NCAA Tournament, where every game presents a new challenge.
