Texas Tech and Alabama meet in what feels like one of the best Round of 32 matchups on the board.
Labaron Philon Jr. #0 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts during the second half against the Ole Miss Rebels in the quarterfinal game of the 2026 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 13, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read ourThe pair of talented power conference clubs collide after spending the season navigating brutal schedules. Alabama comes in out of the SEC, and played the most difficult schedule in the country, according to KenPom. Unfortunately, two of these teams’ biggest stars, Texas Tech’s All-American JT Toppin, who suffered a torn ACL, and Alabama’s Aden Holloway, who was The Crimson Tide’s Labaron Philon Jr. is playing some of his best basketball of the season, and proved on Friday that he can still fill it up without Holloway on the court beside him, dropping 29 points in the Round of 64 win over Hofstra. Texas Tech forward JT Toppin drives against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, in Tempe, Ariz.Philon has been red-hot shooting the ball of late, making more than 50 percent or more of his shots in seven of his last eight games while averaging 23.6 points per game. March Madness odds With lineups full of studs on both sides, I’m betting on the cream to rise to the top with a big game from Philon.Dylan Svoboda is a versatile writer and analyst across many sports. He’s particularly knowledgeable about the big three — MLB, the NFL and the NBA.Syracuse legend returning as program's next head coachOutfielder needs surgery, decision made on veteran pitcher in major Mets roster updatesStream It Or Skip It: ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ on Netflix, a Fitting Conclusion to the Stylish Rock ‘n’ Roll Gangster Saga
Sports College Basketball Alabama Crimson Tide College Basketball Betting March Madness March Madness 2026 Sports Betting Sports Picks Texas Tech Red Raiders
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Everything Grant McCasland, Texas Tech Basketball Said About AlabamaA full transcript from the Red Raiders head coach and players LeJuan Watts, Tyeree Bryan and Luke Bamgboye ahead of the NCAA Tournament Second Round in Tampa.
Read more »
Texas Tech vs Alabama Prediction, Picks & Odds for Sunday's March Madness GameFind out why the Red Raiders will run away from the Crimson Tide on Sunday night, per our March 22 Texas Tech vs. Alabama predictions.
Read more »
Everything Nate Oats, Alabama Basketball Said About Texas TechA full transcript from the Crimson Tide head coach, plus Latrell Wrightsell Jr., Amari Allen and Aiden Sherrell ahead of the NCAA Tournament Second Round in Tampa.
Read more »
Similarities Between Hofstra and Texas Tech Helping Alabama Prepare for Red RaidersHofstra and Texas Tech have very similar offensive styles.
Read more »
The Numbers That Could Decide Texas Tech vs AlabamaFrom pace to efficiency and shot quality, this matchup will likely be decided in the margins. Here are the key numbers to watch between Texas Tech and Alabama.
Read more »
Why Texas Tech Is Trying To Avoid 'Falling for the Bait' Against Fast-Paced AlabamaAlabama's Round of 32 matchup against Texas Tech represents a clash of styles between two very different offenses.
Read more »