Barring a near total, late-season collapse, Alabama basketball should return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2012. The win over LSU suggested let-downs against weaker teams may be behind the Tide.
Alabama basketball has five remaining regular season games, plus SEC tournament games. The NCAA Selection committee chooses teams based on several key factors. The Tide’s record against top teams is tremendous, going 5-1 against ranked teams. Finishing 2-3 in the regular season and winning in the opening round of the SEC tournament would get the Tide to 20 wins.
Alabama basketball is in a strong position only needing two home wins.