For the first time since January 5th, 2003, the Alabama Crimson Tide (22-3, 12-0 SEC; Kenpom: 2; T-Rank: 2; NET: 2) is the number-one team in the college hoops world. Let’s take one last minute to let that sink in. Really embrace it. Welcome it into the inner-most part of your soul. Seriously, take a second to reflect.
And now, let’s move forward, because as amazing as it is that Tide Hoops is now the top-ranked team in the country, that isn’t one of the primary goals of the season. The only #1 that matters is being the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, which is still six regular season games and a conference tournament in Nashville away.