Bama's Rojas tears ACL, may return this season
Alabama reserve forward James Rojas has had surgery to repair a torn ACL, but coach Nate Oats said Rojas is expected back during SEC play.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
26-7, 1st in SEC
- 11/25W 81-57
- 11/30L 82-64
- 12/1W 86-74
- 12/2W 88-71
- 12/12L 64-56
- 12/15W 83-80
- 12/19L 73-71
- 12/22W 85-69
- 12/29W 82-64
- 1/27W 71-63
- 1/5W 86-71
- 1/9W 94-90
- 1/12W 85-65
- 1/16W 90-59
- 1/19W 105-75
- 1/23W 81-73
- 1/26W 70-59
- 1/3024L 66-61
- 2/3W 78-60
- 2/618L 68-65
- 2/9W 81-78
- 2/13W 115-82
- 2/18CANC
- 2/20W 82-78
- 2/2420L 81-66
- 2/27W 64-59
- 3/2W 70-58
- 3/6W 89-79
- 3/12W 85-48
- 3/13W 73-68
- 3/14W 80-79
- 3/2015W 68-55
- 3/2210W 96-77
- 3/2811L 88-78
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Sales Pitch discussion: Is Kentucky's recruiting stranglehold on the SEC slipping?
ESPN's panel talks SEC recruiting, including Kentucky's lost year, the rise of Alabama and the dark cloud that has hovered over the league's recruiting exploits.
Sales pitch: Which schools have the most (and least) to offer SEC hoops prospects, transfers?
Jeff Borzello talked to anonymous coaches about the SEC men's basketball programs that have the most and fewest recruiting advantages.
Kansas, Kentucky on rise in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
A pair of men's college basketball blue bloods will enter 2021-22 with sky-high expectations.
Alabama, KU in Florida part of '21-22 event fields
The ESPN Events Invitational is led by preseason top-10 teams Alabama and Kansas, along with potential top-25 team Belmont -- one of six multiteam event fields announced Thursday.
2021 men's college basketball recruiting class rankings: Gonzaga, LSU finishing strong
Michigan remains atop the recruiting class rankings, but Gonzaga, LSU and Creighton added key prospects over the past few weeks.
Michigan, Texas on rise in Way-Too-Early Top 25 college basketball rankings for 2021-22
Comings and goings in the transfer portal have shaken up the Top 25 for next season in a signifiicant way.
2021 men's college basketball recruiting class rankings: Chet Holmgren boosts Gonzaga to No. 2
Gonzaga, Tennessee and Alabama are among the teams to skyrocket up the class rankings after the latest ESPN 100 update.
Alabama freshman Primo to test NBA draft
Joshua Primo, the youngest player in college basketball this season, is entering the 2021 NBA draft but will retain the option to return to Alabama.
Bama fan's death prompts contact tracing in Indy
Following the death of a noted Alabama fan, Indiana health officials are investigating whether anyone who was in Indianapolis for the NCAA tournament last weekend was exposed to the coronavirus by any Alabama resident.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 4: Dawn Staley & Pat Bradley
Paul previews the NCAA tournament games tonight with South Carolina Coach Dawn Staley and former Arkansas Razorback and current SEC Network Analyst, Pat Bradley. Paul also talks to callers.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 3: Mike Griffith
Mike Griffith, Atlanta Journal Writer, joins Paul to talk about the Georgia Bulldogs in the upcoming season. Paul also talks to callers.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 2: Bernie Kosar
Bernie Kosar, former QB of the University of Miami, joins Paul to talk about the late great Howard Schnellenberger. Paul also talk to callers.
Upset-savvy Bruins stem Tide, claim Elite 8 spot
It took overtime, but Mick Cronin's gutsy UCLA Bruins, a No. 11 seed that needed a win in the First Four just to keep playing, upset Alabama, the champion of the SEC and a No. 2 seed, on Sunday in the Sweet 16.
UCLA Bruins vs. Alabama Crimson Tide sparked a lot of reaction on Twitter
UCLA's back-and-forth game with Alabama that resulted in a Bruins victory in overtime brought out reactions from across the sports world, including from LeBron James.
Alabama sends game to OT with buzzer-beating 3 (0:25)
No. 11 UCLA beats 'Bama 88-78 in OT to reach Elite Eight
— Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 17 points, hitting two big jumpers early in overtime, and No. 11 seed UCLA held on after Alabama's Alex Reese drained a buzzer-beating 3-pointer at the end of regulation to beat the second-seeded Crimson Tide 88-78 in a Sweet...
Quinerly gets fancy on this over-the-head assist to Primo (0:18)
Who will join Saturday's winners in the men's NCAA tournament Elite Eight?
Half of the Elite Eight is set. Our panel discusses who is knocking on the Final Four door and who will survive and advance on Sunday.
Will the 'year of the underdog' continue in the Sweet 16?
The regional semifinals are full of double-digit seeds. How many Cinderellas will remain at the 2021 NCAA tournament ball?
Hour 4: Goff and Leadership
Alan Hahn, Bart Scott, and Jay Williams begin the last hour of the show wondering what to make of Jared Goff and his time with the Rams. The guys wonder about his leadership and what to make of how they coached him. Nate Oats and Andy Enfield join the show to talk about their Sweet 16 runs.
Anonymous coaches make their predictions for the men's Sweet 16
Can anyone trip up the top seeds? Coaches we consulted say the answer to that question is a resounding yes.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 3: Andrea Gallo
Investigative Reporter for the Advocate, Andrea Gallo, updates Paul on the LSU situation. Also, callers weigh in on the NCAA tournament and the top 25 coaches list that Steward Mandel put out.
The Paul Finebaum Show Hour 2: Moses Moody
Arkansas Basketball star freshman, Moses Moody, joins Paul to talk about his team's chances to win the National Championship. Paul talks to callers about the NCAA basketball tournament and Alabama's pro day.
Reseeding the men's March Madness 2021 field for the Sweet 16
Fifty-two teams out, 16 left standing. Here's how we rank them heading into the Sweet 16.
2020-21 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16-2 | - | 26-7 |
| Arkansas | 13-4 | 2.5 | 25-7 |
| LSU | 11-6 | 4.5 | 19-10 |
| Tennessee | 10-7 | 5.5 | 18-9 |
| Florida | 9-7 | 6 | 15-10 |
| Ole Miss | 10-8 | 6 | 16-12 |
| Missouri | 8-8 | 7 | 16-10 |
| Kentucky | 8-9 | 7.5 | 9-16 |
| Mississippi State | 8-10 | 8 | 18-15 |
| Georgia | 7-11 | 9 | 14-12 |
| Auburn | 7-11 | 9 | 13-14 |
| South Carolina | 4-12 | 11 | 6-15 |
| Texas A&M | 2-8 | 10 | 8-10 |
| Vanderbilt | 3-13 | 12 | 9-16 |
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Top Performers 2020-21
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- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game79.730th
Rebounds Per Game40.713th
Assists Per Game14.1121st
Points Allowed70.1
2021 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5 |
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Davison | PG | Signed | 94 |
| Charles Bediako | C | Signed | 88 |
| Jusaun Holt | SF | Signed | 82 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 24-22 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 22 |