After playing two of its first three SEC games on the road, Alabama basketball has an SEC record of 1-2. The Crimson Tide’s overall record is just above .500 at 8-7. The next Tide game is home against Auburn. The Tigers are one of two undefeated Division One teams in the nation.
Auburn is ranked No. 4 in the AP Poll; No. 6 in the NCAA Net Ranking and No. 15 in Ken Pomeroy’s analytics. Pomeroy’s subscription site kenpom.com is a superb resource for serious college basketball fans. Tracking his ranking is a good way of determining the chances for Alabama basketball to make the NCAA Tournament.