Alabama vs Hofstra: First Round Showdown

0:00On March 16, Alabama basketball is back in the NCAA tournament for the sixth straight year under Coach Nate Oats. The Crimson Tide grabbed the number 4 seed in the Midwest region, and the number 14 spot overall after a solid regular season. They have a strong track record lately, hitting the sweet 16 and 4 of the last 5 trips and even reaching the final 4 last year. Their only early stumble came as a number 6 seed with a first round loss a couple years back. CBS Sports analyst Seth Davis is eyeing another upset for them right away. He has the number 13 seed Hofstra taking down Alabama in the opening round. Hofstra earned their spot by winning the Coastal Athletic Association title, finishing 24 wins and 10 losses under Coach Speedy Clackston. The former NBA champion has built a winner there with 4 straight 20 win seasons. Meanwhile, Alabama ended 23-9, going 13-5 in the SEC before an early exit in their conference tournament.

1:00This first round showdown in Tampa sets up a real test to start the action.