re: Alabama had the easiest path to the Sweet 16 in history, and still

There is no program in the SEC, outside of Kentucky, that wouldn't consider a Sweet 16 a successful season.

Heck, these days UK might...but generally their expectations are Final Four or bust with the talent they annually recruit. No other SEC program has those expectations. UNC will be a beast...but no pressure in my mind after making the Sweet 16.