Alabama Basketball's March Madness Memories

0:00On March 20, Alabama basketball is set to begin its sixth straight NCAA Tournament run on Friday against the Hofstra Pride. The Crimson Tide earned a four-seed after strong recent showings, including a final four parents last season and an elite eight finish the year. Before, players and coaches are buzzing with excitement for more deep tournament runs. Before hitting the court, the team reflected on what makes March Man is so special. Teammates shared favorite childhood memories from past tournaments, drawing from iconic buzzer beaters and big performances over the last 15 years. Several players pointed to the Villanova Game Winner in 2016, while others loved Michigan's Clutch 3 in 2018 and... ...Doof's title game dominance in 2015. A freshman picked Brigham Young's 37-point overtime thriller in 2010, and even an international player highlighted Kansases. The championship win in 2022. Meanwhile, assistant coach Brian Adams jumped in off-camera with a nod to the 1991 Richmond Spiders.

1:04That 15-seed team stunned second-seated Syracuse, getting key bench points from current Alabama assistant Chris Fleming. Alabama has a long tournament history with over 20 appearances, mostly ending in the first few rounds until these recent breakthroughs. To tip off against Hofstra, the Crimson Tide hopes to add fresh memories to the madness legacy.