Saturday's showdown features a high-stakes SEC clash as the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide (21-5, 10-3 SEC) host the No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats (18-8, 7-6 SEC) at Coleman Coliseum.
Their earlier encounter was one of the season’s most thrilling battles, with Alabama edging out a 102-97 road victory over Kentucky. Grant Nelson spearheaded the effort with 25 points and 11 rebounds, while Mark Sears chipped in 24 points and dished out nine assists. That hard-fought win kickstarted a seven-game winning streak for the Crimson Tide, though they’ve stumbled recently with back-to-back losses heading into this matchup.
For Kentucky, injuries to key players Lamont Butler and Jaxson Robinson—who combined for 28 points and eight assists in earlier games—have derailed their momentum, contributing to a middling 7-6 record in SEC play. Despite falling to Texas last weekend, the Wildcats bounced back convincingly with an 82-61 triumph over Vanderbilt in their most recent outing.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Alabama Crimson Tide vs Kentucky Wildcats NCAA Men's game, plus plenty more.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs Kentucky Wildcats: Date and tip-off time
Alabama Crimson Tide and Kentucky Wildcats will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAM game on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 6:00 pm ET/3:00 pm PT at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Date | Saturday, February 22, 2025 |
Tip-off Time | 6:00 pm ET/3:00 pm PT |
Venue | Coleman Coliseum |
Location | Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
How to watch Alabama Crimson Tide vs Kentucky Wildcats on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Kentucky Wildcats on:
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Alabama Crimson Tide team news & key performers
The Wildcats boast a scoring margin of +10.1 points per game, with a total scoring differential of +262. They average 85.8 points per contest, ranking third in college basketball, while conceding 75.7 points per game, placing them 289th nationally in defense. On the boards, Kentucky holds a slight edge over opponents, grabbing 3.2 more rebounds on average. They collect 35.1 rebounds per game, good for 43rd in the nation, compared to their opponents' 31.9 boards per outing.
Injury Report: Lamont Butler, G: Sidelined (shoulder), Jaxson Robinson, G: Sidelined (wrist), Kerr Kriisa, G: Sidelined (foot)
Kentucky Wildcats news & key performers
Meanwhile, the Crimson Tide have an even stronger scoring differential, outpacing opponents by 10.3 points per game, with a total margin of +268. Offensively, they lead the nation by averaging 90.6 points per game but allow 80.3 points per contest, ranking 349th defensively. On the glass, Alabama dominates with 39.9 rebounds per game—second-best in college basketball—out-rebounding opponents by 7.6 boards per game, as their foes average 32.3 rebounds.
Injury Report: Derrion Reid, F: Sidelined (lower body)