Crimson Tide Sets Sights on NCAA Title After Record-Breaking Season
| LAST UPDATE 03/19/2023
The Alabama basketball team has emerged as a dominant force this season, culminating in their fourth SEC title in three seasons with an 82-63 victory over Texas A&M. They clinched their first-ever No.1 overall seed in program history with a staggering 29-6 record, including an impressive 16-2 run in the SEC regular season. This season's team has already won more games in a single season than any other in history. The Crimson Tide fought through a rocky road full of ups and downs to get here, led by head coach Nate Oats, who believes this team is one of the best he's ever worked with.
The team has a standout player in senior Jahvon Quinerly, who, despite being present at the postgame media event that clinched the SEC title, remained quietly focused on the bigger picture. Quinerly and the team set goals in June, and they've successfully checked the first box off with the regular season championship. Quinerly knows that the team's work is far from over and that they're focused on taking the championship all the way for a national win.
The Crimson Tide has undergone significant growth and development under Oats, with the 2020-21 team reaching the Sweet 16 and finishing the year at 26-7. However, this season's team is built differently, and Oats has stated that this group is special in his eyes. They are aware of how special this season could be, and they will not be content with anything less than a national championship. When it comes to March, everything matters more, and this team has clearly embraced that fact. Oats and Quinerly both understand what it takes to win in such an intense environment, and they believe that this team has what it takes to leave their mark on Alabama basketball forever.
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"This group's different," Oats said, referring to this season's team. "Without that group, we're not where we're at. We were able to turn the whole narrative of Alabama basketball back in a great direction." Quinerly and the rest of the team are ready for the challenge that lies ahead and are not content with anything less than a national championship. The Crimson Tide has already made history this season but is determined to write a new chapter by winning it all. With Quinerly leading the charge and the team's unwavering focus, anything is possible come March Madness. Stay tuned.