Alabama college basketball preseason rankings and schedules

The Alabama men's basketball program has been ranked No. 20 in the Preseason AP Top 25, marking the sixth consecutive year under head coach Nate Oats that the team has appeared in the poll. Early bracketology predictions from various media outlets project different tournament seeds for the Crimson Tide, including potential matchups against Wichita State, NC State, or Montana State.

In Birmingham, UAB men's basketball has released its non-conference promotional schedule for the 2026-27 season. The program will host eight home non-conference games, featuring various fan incentives such as discounted tickets, t-shirt giveaways, and the annual Teddy Bear Toss.