After a rough week that saw the 10th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide (9-2, NET: 22, Kenpom: 16) drop a game in Memphis and then struggle against an inferior Jacksonville State team, Nate Oats’ bunch will be looking to hit the brakes on their recent slide and get back to their early December form. They’ll have one last opportunity to do so before SEC play begins after the Christmas Break, as they meet the Davidson Wildcats (8-2, NET: 52, Kenpom: 59) in Birmingham tonight for the C.M. Newton Classic.
The Tide was, of course, supposed to meet up with the undefeated Colorado State Rams in a top-25 battle between two of the most fun teams in the sport; however, COVID reared its ugly head once again and prevented the Rams from being able to make the trip.