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College basketball rankings: Texas A&M sits in first place of SEC with showdown vs. Alabama up next

After being picked 13th in the SEC's official preseason poll, and while still unranked in the Associated Press Top 25 poll, Texas A&M -- under first-year coach Bucky McMillan, a 42 year-old who was co...

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Florida basketball vs Alabama players to watch, prediction for SEC showdown

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How to watch No. 19 Alabama vs. No. 23 Florida: Feb. 1, 2026 men's basketball game

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No. 19 Florida dominates paint, beats No. 23 Alabama 100-77 after Todd Golden's guarantee

Tense atmosphere ahead of showdown between No. 19 Florida Gators, No. 23 Alabama Crimson Tide

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What channel is Alabama basketball vs Florida? TV, stream, start time

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Tennessee 77-69 Auburn (Jan 31, 2026) Final Score - ESPN

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Florida 100-77 Alabama (Feb 1, 2026) Final Score - ESPN

Keaton Wagler scored 28 points and No. 9 Illinois won its 11th straight game, beating No. 5 Nebraska 78-69 on Sunday in the first matchup of top-10 teams the Cornhuskers have hosted.

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Tennessee 77-69 Auburn (Jan 31, 2026) Box Score - ESPN

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Clemson 63-52 Pittsburgh (Jan 31, 2026) Box Score - ESPN

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Florida vs. Alabama odds, prediction, time: 2026 college basketball picks for Feb. 1 from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated the Florida Gators vs. Alabama Crimson Tide on Sunday and revealed its college basketball picks for this top-25 SEC matchup

Goodman: Why does college basketball hate Bucky McMillan?

McMillan is still a mystery to people outside the state of Alabama. His alma mater (Birmingham-Southern) doesn’t even exist anymore. His first college coaching gig was at Samford (not Stanford). There’s this rumor going around that McMillan is some kind of analytical genius, but his teams clearly win with old-school heart and toughness.

Bruce Pearl Urges NCAA to Ban Top SEC Program From March Madness

Longtime college basketball coach Bruce Pearl urges the NCAA to consider banning a top SEC program from March Madness.

Saturday Down South

SEC Men’s Basketball Watchability Rankings, Jan. 31-Feb. 1

The SEC men’s hoops season is marching toward February. There’s actually a Sunday game this weekend, thanks to the absence of NFL play. Alabama-Florida will grace our screens on Sunday afternoon, and that’s certainly a must-watch matchup.

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SEC as best college basketball conference ever? Jay Bilas has point but don't forget Big East

Jay Bilas says SEC basketball's performance this season is the best ever by a conference. Bold statement, but true? He's got a case.

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Texas Tech answers the bell, Florida returns to top of SEC and more college basketball thoughts

All-America candidate JT Toppin scored 27 and No. 15 Texas Tech ended the game on a sizzling 32-10 run over the final nine and a half minutes, coming back from nine points down to top No. 11 BYU 84-71 in Lubbock, handing the Cougars their first loss in Big 12 play.

Saturday Down South

College basketball DFS picks: 3 Underdog plays for Saturday’s SEC slate (Jan. 31)

Here are 3 college basketball DFS picks on Underdog for Saturday's SEC slate, including a projection for Tennessee guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie.

Women's Bracketology: The SEC's true contenders emerge in college basketball projections

On Dec. 4, Duke dropped its fourth straight game in a 93-77 home loss to LSU in the ACC/SEC Challenge, falling to just 3-6 overall. It was a stunning time for a team that entered the year No. 7 in the AP Poll and was coming off an ACC Tournament title and run to the Elite Eight.

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