Breaking down Alabama basketball 2024-25 SEC schedule as Tide begins conference play

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Non-conference play is done and Alabama basketball is soon to be reunited with its friends and foes of the SEC.

Oklahoma tips off the Crimson Tide’s 2024-25 conference schedule at Coleman Coliseum on Saturday, Jan. 4. Before coach Nate Oats, Mark Sears and the Alabama squad open the new year, take a look at the Tuscaloosa News’ game-by-game breakdown for the rest of the regular season.

Are these games gimmes for Alabama basketball?

At South Carolina, Jan. 8

Alabama could get a run for its money in Nick Pringle, who transferred from UA to South Carolina and is averaging 10.3 points and 6.8 rebounds. UA has won the last nine contests between the two, including an overtime game at Colonial Life Arena in February 2023.

Vanderbilt, Jan. 21

Turnovers nearly saw Vanderbilt take last season’s league opener. Alabama is averaging 12.7 per game entering conference play. Ideally, UA would be settled in by late January.

At Texas, Feb. 11

The Longhorns will have been tested by Auburn, Tennessee, Florida − plus a common opponent in Oklahoma. Just don’t ignore results like the season-opening loss vs. Ohio State and at home against UConn. Texas has been a second-half threat, but if Alabama focuses on closing out quick, first-half leads, this should be a lock.

Dec 14, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama head coach Nate Oats protests a call on a ball out of bounds at Coleman Coliseum. Alabama defeated Creighton 83-75. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

SEC squads that might put Alabama on upset alert

Oklahoma, Jan. 4

Oklahoma picked up some quality wins in its non-conference schedule, beating Louisville and Oklahoma State while knocking Arizona out of the top 25. However, the Sooners, freshly ranked at No. 10, have had an otherwise easy slate.

At Texas A&M, Jan. 11

The Aggies will be formidable. Last season, A&M was battle-tested by its pre-conference schedule but had a rocky start to league play. This year, it’s been more equipped to handle the challenges, beating Quad 1 teams Texas Tech and…

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Publish date : 2025-01-02 10:03:00

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