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Hofstra Shocks Alabama in NCAA Upset Pick
16 Mar
Summary
- Seth Davis predicts Hofstra will upset Alabama in the NCAA Tournament.
- Alabama earned a No. 4 seed, while Hofstra is a No. 13 seed.
- The first-round game is scheduled to be played in Tampa, Florida.
Alabama basketball is making its sixth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance as a No. 4 seed in the Midwest Region. Despite a strong tournament history under Nate Oats, including a Final Four appearance in 2024, CBS Sports analyst Seth Davis has surprisingly picked No. 13 seed Hofstra to upset the Crimson Tide in their opening game. This prediction, made in jest by Davis due to his in-laws' alma mater, highlights the unpredictable nature of March Madness.
The Crimson Tide finished the regular season with a 23-9 overall record, securing a 13-5 record in the SEC. Their tournament journey begins in Tampa, Florida. Meanwhile, Hofstra earned its bid by winning the Coastal Athletic Association championship, boasting a 24-10 record and coached by former NBA guard Speedy Claxton. Despite the looming threat of an early exit, another analyst, Jay Bilas, identified Alabama as the biggest threat to the region's top seed, Michigan, due to their talent and three-point shooting ability.
