Social media reacts to Alabama's NCAA Tournament first round opponent, bracket outlook
On Sunday night, the Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team officially found out just who they will play in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament later this week, as well as which teams are in their region of the bracket.
Announced on Selection Sunday, Alabama is a No. 2 seed in the 2025 men's NCAA Tournament this season, and will play No. 15 seeded Robert Morris in the first round this Friday afternoon. Part of the East Region, the Crimson Tide vs. Colonials will be played from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, with tipoff also set for 12:40 p.m. ET on truTV.
In addition to that matchup, Alabama's region, the East Region, is also home to one of the nation's top teams in one-seed Duke, as well as other notable programs such as Wisconsin, Arizona, and Oregon, who defeated the Crimson Tide earlier this season, as well as SEC foes Mississippi State and Vanderbilt.
Here is a look at what some on social media are saying about Alabama's first round matchup with Robert Morris, as well as the Crimson Tide's draw in the East Region.
Heading to Cleveland!@AlabamaMBB earns a 2-seed in the East Region and will take on 15-seed Robert Morris in the First Round on Friday. #RollTidepic.twitter.com/my0KovJ48h
— Alabama Athletics (@UA_Athletics) March 16, 2025
đź“Ť THEY'RE IN.
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) March 16, 2025
No. 2 @AlabamaMBB vs. No. 15 Robert Morris
Fri., March 21 • Cleveland (East Region)@MarchMadnessMBB x #ItJustMeansMorepic.twitter.com/SK5eWvkJNc
Alabama better come to play in round one.
— Rob Donaldson (@RobDFB) March 16, 2025
Robert Morris has good enough guard play to compete and they can stretch the floor at all five positions.
Only half of the bracket is out ... but I'm seeing a 15-seed over a 2-seed.
Robert Morris reaction to taking on Alabama! pic.twitter.com/NbmrPdLpWy
— Pittsburgh Sports Now (@PghSportsNow) March 16, 2025
KenPom ratings for Alabama's first weekend pod
— Blake Byler (@blakebyler45) March 16, 2025
No. 139 Robert Morris
No. 49 Vanderbilt
No. 22 Saint Mary's
No. 2-seed Alabama will face 15-seed Robert Morris in Cleveland on Friday, March 21.
— Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) March 16, 2025
The winner will either face Saint Mary's or Vanderbilt in the Round of 32.
This makes the fifth time @AlabamaMBB has been to the East Region (1982, 1995, 2018, 2021, 2025) in the NCAA Tournament. The Crimson Tide reached the Sweet Sixteen from this region in 1982 and 2021. pic.twitter.com/FvBSMj7HNw
— Tide Hoops History (@BamaHistory) March 16, 2025
Could playing in the NCAA Tournament be a breath of fresh air for Alabama?
— Jordan Harper (@HarperNation24) March 17, 2025
In the last month (9 games), Alabama’s opponents had an AVERAGE KenPom rating of 10.6
The 5 teams in Alabama’s half of the East region (not counting RMU and Montana) have an AVERAGE rating of 27.6. pic.twitter.com/S6t2dtcF44
Some insane offensive teams in the East region. Duke (3), Alabama (4), BYU (11), Arizona (12), Wisconsin (13), Baylor (16) all ranked in the top 16 in adjusted offensive efficiency at KenPom.
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) March 16, 2025
East Region Thoughts:
— Matthew Hatfield (@hatfieldsports) March 16, 2025
Miss State / Baylor figures to be a battle that has buzzer-beater feel.
Tough draw for Liberty against Oregon in Seattle.
Also fascinated by the BYU / VCU game in Denver.
Saint Mary’s is my sleeper in that bracket.
However, an Alabama / Duke Elite 8…
This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Social media reacts to Alabama, Robert Morris NCAA Tournament matchup
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