Alabama basketball ranked No. 18 in preseason coaches poll
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Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Alabama basketball is ranked tied for No. 18 in the 2026-27 USA TODAY Sports preseason Coaches Poll, released on October 19. The Crimson Tide received 286 points and is fifth among seven SEC teams in the rankings. Florida holds the top spot, while Alabama prepares for its final preseason exhibition against Auburn on October 22 before beginning regular-season play against Sam Houston on November 3. Last season, Alabama finished with a 25-10 record and reached the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament.
- •Alabama is tied for No. 18 with Kansas in the poll.
- •Florida leads the SEC and nation at No. 1.
- •The Crimson Tide went 25-10 last season.
- •Alabama will face Auburn in its final exhibition.
- •Regular season starts November 3 against Sam Houston.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Where is Alabama basketball ranked in 2026-27 preseason polls?
"Alabama basketball has one exhibition left on its preseason slate. Where the Crimson Tide stands in the polls before Auburn.
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