Social media reacts to Alabama ranking first ahead of NCAA Tournament

Much to no one’s surprise, the Alabama Crimson Tide are the No. 1 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, as was announced on Selection Sunday. This marks the first time ver the team has ever ranked that highly.

Alabama men’s basketball finished out the season with a overall record of 29-5 with an SEC tournament victory to follow things up. Up next, Nate Oats’ team will face off against will face off against the winner of the Thursday matchup between SEMO and Texas A&M CC. The second round contest is set to take place against either San Diego State or Maryland.

As expected, social media had plenty to say about Alabama earning the top spot with an abundance of praise for just how of a level the team has been playing on:

Alabama will be a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the first time EVER. And the Crimson Tide could very well be the No. 1 overall seed in a few hours.

No team played better basketball this week.

— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) March 12, 2023

Alabama basketball the No. 1 overall seed. First time in program history Alabama is a No. 1 seed.

Tide in the South region and will play in Birmingham

— Nick Kelly (@_NickKelly) March 12, 2023

I’ve seen them all dating back to 1986 … many, many good Alabama basketball teams.

But this is the best Alabama basketball team I’ve ever seen. Absolutely, no question.

— Jimmy Stein (@qb_country) March 12, 2023

I give Alabama a hard time, but I have to congratulate them on such a fast and smooth transition from being a football school to a basketball school. That is not easy

— Three Year Letterman (@3YearLetterman) March 12, 2023

Alabama has now won the SEC in 2 of the last 3 years in football and basketball. #EverythingSchool pic.twitter.com/XCUiIie33S

— Chris Marler (@VerneFUNquist) March 12, 2023

Can’t believe we’re living in a world where Alabama basketball is probably gonna be the #1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament. Lifetime contract for Nate

— Austin Randolph (@austinsrandolph) March 12, 2023

Crissy Froyd

Crissy covers SEC football news for Saturday Down South.