How much did Missouri upset impact Alabama basketball in national metrics rankings?

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Alabama basketball got back in the win column over the weekend against Kentucky, but the Crimson Tide’s metrics took a hit in polls across the country for the loss at Missouri.

On top of voters choosing to move No. 4 Alabama (22-5, 11-3 SEC) down to No. 6 in the Coaches Poll and Top 25 alike, the returning Final Four team saw some shifts in KenPom, ESPN’s BPI and more.

The Crimson Tide defense suffered the hardest blows in the rankings, but has chances to move back up in what’s sure to be a knockdown, drag-out against No. 23 Mississippi State on Tuesday before the road trip to No. 6 Tennessee on Saturday.

Feb 22, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Chris Youngblood (8) tries to get up a shot against Kentucky center Amari Williams (22) at Coleman Coliseum. Alabama defeated Kentucky 96-83. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

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After Missouri upset, Kentucky sweep, where does Alabama basketball rank nationally metrics-wise?

Rankings heading into Feb. 24 and how the Crimson Tide’s position changed from Feb. 17.Rankings heading into Feb. 24 and how the Crimson Tide’s position changed from Feb. 17.

Where does Alabama basketball offense land in metrics rankings?

Rankings heading into Feb. 24 and how the Crimson Tide’s position changed from Feb. 17.

How Crimson Tide defense fares in metrics rankings

Rankings heading into Feb. 24 and how the Crimson Tide’s position changed from Feb. 17.

Emilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for the Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@gannett.com.

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