The Alabama Crimson Tide will face the Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville on Saturday evening.
The Tide enter the matchup on a red-hot seven-game winning streak. Alabama most recently defeated Mississippi State in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday night, as the Tide were able to dominate the Bulldogs by a final score of 100-75.
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The matchup vs. Tennessee will prove to play a massive role in the conference standings moving forward, as Alabama will look to improve to an impressive 12-4 in SEC play.
Here are three bold takes for Alabama’s clash against Tennessee in Knoxville.
Amari Allen stays red hot, records 5+ three pointers
Feb 25, 2026; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Amari Allen (5) shoots a short jumper during the first half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images
Allen has been red-hot on the offensive end of the floor throughout the month of February. The star freshman recorded 23 points on 80% shooting during Alabama’s win over the Bulldogs, including an extremely impressive six three-pointers.
The talented forward could quickly begin to shine once again in Knoxville, as Allen continues to turn heads throughout the college basketball world on a nightly basis.
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Aden Holloway records third double-double of season
Holloway played a massive role in Labaron Philon Jr.’s absence against the Bulldogs on Wednesday evening. The talented guard recorded 16 points and 10 assists, as Holloway could quickly find himself in prime position for yet another double-double should Philon remain sidelined.
Holloway currently averages 16.9 points and 4.1 assists per game this season, as the star junior has thrived throughout the entire 2025-26 campaign.
Aiden Sherrell dominates the glass, records 10+ rebounds
Sherrell has played some of the best basketball of his collegiate career throughout the second half of SEC play this season. The star forward currently averages 11.2 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, as Sherrell has played a critical role on both ends of the floor throughout his entire sophomore campaign.
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The talented playmaker could easily have another big performance on the glass against Tennessee, as Sherrell continues to improve in all aspects of the game night after night.
Alabama will face the Volunteers at 5 p.m. CT on Saturday, as the Tide will look to pick up a massive win on the road in Knoxville.
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