Florida Gators' upset victory over Auburn Tigers throws a wrench in the top rankings, while Alabama Crimson Tide benefits and potentially becomes the new No. 1 team in the country.
While the excitement surrounding Alabama and Auburn 's upcoming basketball clash at Coleman Coliseum is building, the top contenders faced some unexpected setbacks on Saturday. No. 1 Auburn 's 90-81 loss to No. 6 Florida at Neville Arena, coupled with No. 2 Duke falling to Clemson a few hours later, injected the much-anticipated chaos that defines college basketball .As of now, it's anticipated that Alabama basketball will ascend to the No.
1 spot in the national rankings when the updated polls are released late Monday morning. Although these upsets slightly mar the overall records of Auburn and Duke, they haven't significantly impacted their overall resumes. Both teams remain within the top five in crucial metrics like strength of schedule, wins above the bubble, and the NET ranking. However, the second weekend of February has served as a stark reminder that the tournament landscape is constantly evolving, and the race for the top seed is far from over.The question of the No. 1 overall seed is particularly intriguing. By next Sunday, the conversation might shift toward Alabama basketball surpassing Auburn for the top spot. While Auburn's metrics currently outperform Duke's, which holds a head-to-head victory over them, the underperformance of the ACC conference remains a potential drawback for Auburn. Alabama, not competing in the ACC, holds the advantage of a head-to-head victory against Auburn, who has faced a more challenging schedule. Even if Auburn manages to avoid a stumble against Vanderbilt before the Iron Bowl of Basketball, an Alabama victory over Auburn would significantly bolster Alabama's case for the top seed. This scenario also opens the door for other schools to potentially claim the No. 1 seed.The race for the top seed didn't undergo a complete shakeup from Saturday's upsets, but a new contender has emerged. As the clock ran out at Neville Arena, the Florida Gators solidified their position as a team worthy of consideration for a No. 1 seed. Currently ranked as a No. 2 seed, their road victory against Auburn strengthens their resume, which lacks any glaring weaknesses. Florida ranks within the top 10 in all the key categories that the NCAA tournament selection committee considers
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