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Where does Alabama basketball rank in the SEC?

Posted on 3/23/15 at 2:20 pm
Posted by Gcockboi
Rock Hill
Member since Oct 2012
7689 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 2:20 pm
Never been to the Final 4, they have only made one Elite 8 in their almost 100 year history. Outdated arena. Most fans only care about football. etc.

Probably the 8th or 9th best job in the conference tbh.
Posted by WG_Dawg
Hoover
Member since Jun 2004
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Posted on 3/23/15 at 2:20 pm to
ah, this thread again. I guess it has been a few days since the last discussion
Posted by Bryant91092
Member since Dec 2009
24529 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 2:21 pm to
14th if we're being honest.
Posted by Korin
Member since Jan 2014
37935 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 2:22 pm to
Behind UK, UF, AR, and LSU at least.
Posted by beaver
The 755 Club
Member since Sep 2009
46861 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 2:23 pm to
phan alter
Posted by AHM21
Member since Feb 2008
24633 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 2:37 pm to
We should fire our coach and hire someone to save this sinking ship.
Posted by Pettifogger
Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone
Member since Feb 2012
79415 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 2:43 pm to
I think they're right outside of the three basketball powers - UK, Ark, UF

Next comes Alabama, UT and LSU. Programs who can be good but don't really have any basketball prestige.
Posted by GregAl
Mobile
Member since Aug 2014
3659 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 2:45 pm to
Higher than South Carolina.
Posted by MetryTyger
Metro NOLA, LA
Member since Jan 2004
15608 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 2:45 pm to
However, I believe Bama has the 3rd or 4th most wins in SEC BB history, and maybe the 3rd or 4th most NCAA appearances and victories? They may have the 2nd or 3rd most SECT titles also.
Not exactly sure - could be higher or lower....
Posted by BluegrassBelle
RIP Hefty Lefty - 1981-2019
Member since Nov 2010
99476 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 2:46 pm to
If we're talking right now, I'd place the following teams in front of them (in no particular order):

Kentucky
Florida
Tennessee
Arkansas
LSU
Mizzou
Georgia

On the flipside of that, there's so much potential if they want to commit to improving facilities and trying to lockdown some of the talent instate.
This post was edited on 3/23/15 at 2:47 pm
Posted by pvilleguru
Member since Jun 2009
60453 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 2:46 pm to
I think we rank anywhere from 4th to 6th place.
Posted by the808bass
The Lou
Member since Oct 2012
111714 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 3:00 pm to
Their practice facilities and locker room are legit.

Arena is outdated.

Money is amazing.

They're a top 20 type job in the country, if they decide to be.
Posted by makersmark1
earth
Member since Oct 2011
16041 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 3:10 pm to
They won the SEC tournament many times after it was revived in the late 70's. From 1975 or so to around 2000 Alabama was a solid top 20 program.

Kentucky is the only blue blood program.

Florida and Arkansas are next.

Then LSU, UGA and Alabama.

I would say Alabama is a place where you can make the NCAA madness 8 of 10 years with a good coach.

Posted by WestCoastAg
Member since Oct 2012
145306 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 3:12 pm to
You just described a&m basketball except we have never been to an elite 8
Posted by Sofa King Crimson
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2008
4134 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 3:24 pm to
Top five for sure. Probably right about 5.

Posted by RT1941
Member since May 2007
30291 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 3:29 pm to
Bama is top 3rd in the conference not too shabby, and tons of potential for any coach wanting to make +$3mill/year.
Posted by WildcatMike
Lexington, KY
Member since Dec 2005
41659 posts
Posted on 3/23/15 at 5:22 pm to
Bama basketball program>>>>>>>>USC basketball program.
Posted by Crimson Legend
Mount St Gumpus
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Posted on 3/24/15 at 8:47 am to
Posted by Monticello
Member since Jul 2010
16197 posts
Posted on 3/24/15 at 5:35 pm to
The SEC has one basketball team that will always be great, and 13 others that are only good when they have great coaches. You can win big at any of them with the right coach and 5 players, but trying to rank the "programs" of the other 13 is pointless.
Posted by CatFan81
Decatur, GA
Member since May 2009
47188 posts
Posted on 3/24/15 at 6:27 pm to
quote:

Where does Alabama basketball rank in the SEC?


A hell of a lot higher than the Cocks.
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