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Alabama projected as No. 4 seed in ESPN's latest 'Bracketology

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 1:50 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Alabama projected as No. 4 seed in ESPN's latest 'Bracketology

Summary

The latest 'Bracketology' from ESPN's Joe Lunardi has positioned the Alabama Crimson Tide as a No. 4 seed for the upcoming NCAA Tournament. This marks a drop from a previously projected No. 3 seed. Alabama is projected to face No. 13 High Point in the Midwest Region during the first round. The Tide have been consistent in NCAA Tournament appearances under head coach Nate Oats, reaching the Sweet 16 for the last four years. The team starts its 2026-27 season at home against Sam Houston on Nov. 3.

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Key Details

•Alabama drops to a No. 4 seed in ESPN's projection.
•The Crimson Tide will open against No. 13 High Point.
•This is Alabama's sixth consecutive NCAA Tournament projection.
•Alabama finished last season with a 25-10 record.
•The team begins the new season on Nov. 3 versus Sam Houston.

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1:50 PMYahoo Sports — Alabama falls slightly in latest ESPN 'Bracketology' projection

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Alabama is projected to be one of college basketball's top teams this upcoming season. Here is where the Tide sit in NCAA Tournament projections.
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