Overview
- Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. CT at Coleman Coliseum with streaming on SEC Network+.
- FanDuel had Alabama favored by 31.5 points with a 168.5 total as of Sunday evening.
- Latrell Wrightsell Jr. will play on a minutes restriction, Jalil Bethea remains out with a foot issue, and 7‑footer Noah Williamson is expected to be available.
- North Dakota makes its first visit to Tuscaloosa after returning eight players and integrating newcomers Garrett Anderson, Marley Curtis, Greyson Uelmen and Anthony Smith III.
- This is the second meeting between the programs after Alabama’s 97–90 road win last December, with former UND 40‑point scorer Treysen Eaglestaff now at West Virginia.