Top-20 SEC Showdown: Kentucky Visits Alabama in Men's Basketball

No. 17 Kentucky and No. 4 Alabama face off tonight as both teams aim to bolster their postseason resumes in a competitive SEC season.

The game between No. 17 Kentucky (18-8) and No. 4 Alabama (21-5) tips off at 6 PM ET at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and will air on ESPN.
Alabama, known for its high-scoring offense averaging 90.6 points per game, looks to recover from back-to-back losses to Auburn and Missouri.
Kentucky recently defeated Vanderbilt 82-61, with standout performances from Otega Oweh (20 points, 7 rebounds) and Amari Williams (17 points, 6 rebounds).
The two teams last met on January 18, when Alabama secured a 102-97 victory, led by Grant Nelson's 25 points and 11 rebounds.
Both teams are battling for favorable seeding in the SEC Tournament, with Alabama aiming to maintain its top-five national ranking and Kentucky seeking to solidify its tournament position.