Who does Alabama basketball play next in 2026 NCAA Tournament? Sweet 16 update
TAMPA — Alabama basketball is headed to Chicago after punching its ticket to the Sweet 16, and its opponent has already been set. The Crimson Tide advanced to its fourth consecutive Sweet 16 with a win over No. 5 seed Texas Tech.
No. 4 seed Alabama (25-9) will now face No. 1 seed Michigan − the No.
3 overall team in the country. WHAT TO KNOW: How much money did drug agents find in search of Alabama's Aden Holloway? REQUIRED READING: Aden Holloway let drug agents search phone, leading to suspicion of selling The Crimson Tide started its 2026 NCAA Tournament run with a 90-70 win to bounce Hofstra.
Michigan reached 33-3 on the season with a 101-80 victory against No. 16 seed Howard in the Round of 64 and kept the momentum in the Round of 32 in a 95-72 defeat of No. 9 seed St.
Louis. Moving on from Benchmark International Arena to United Center in Chicago, where Alabama defeated Illinois during non-conference play, the Crimson Tide will face the Wolverines on Friday, March 27. A start time and TV channel for the game have yet to be announced.