"There are just under two months left in the 2025-26 men's college basketball regular season -- plenty of time for most teams to enhance their NCAA tournament résumés ahead of Selection Sunday. For some programs, it will be enough to regain momentum they may have lost after the opening stages. For others, the gap between preseason expectations and where they stand now may be too wide to overcome."
"Alabama has losses to Arizona (No. 1), Purdue (No. 5), Gonzaga (No. 9), Vanderbilt (No. 10) and Texas -- and the common thread in each defeat was a woeful defensive effort. This past Saturday, Alabama surrendered 92 points (129 points per 100 possessions) at home to a Texas team that has losses to Arizona State and Mississippi State. Overall, the Tide have allowed 93.2 points per game in their five losses and rank 79th in adjusted defensive efficiency."
There are about two months remaining in the 2025-26 men's college basketball regular season, leaving time for teams to improve NCAA tournament résumés. Some programs can regain early-season momentum, while others face gaps between preseason expectations and current performance that may be too large to overcome. Nine teams need to shift gears quickly to avoid missed opportunities that could derail campaigns. Alabama has struggled defensively in multiple losses, surrendering high point totals despite a top offensive duo in Labaron Philon Jr. and Aden Holloway. Baylor added James Nnaji for size but will need additional adjustments to move forward.
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