How to watch, listen to No. 4 Alabama vs. No. 17 Kentucky
Alabama is looking to get out of a mid-February slump. The Crimson Tide has lost back-to-back games for the first time this season, falling to No. 1 Auburn and No. 15 Missouri in its past two games. Trying to get back in the win column, a home matchup with No. 17 Kentucky is on deck Saturday.
The Tide played the Wildcats once already this season, winning a thrilling 102-97 matchup in Rupp Arena back on Jan. 18. Alabama is looking for its first sweep of Kentucky since 2021, and its first sweep of Kentucky in front of full capacity crowds since 1989.
It’s been a confusing season for the Wildcats in their first year under head coach Mark Pope. The team holds an 18-8 record overall, and sits right around the middle of the pack in the SEC at 7-6 in league play.
On the positive side, Kentucky has been a winner in three of its last four games, including sweeping No. 6 Tennessee just over a week ago. On the negative side, the Wildcats have dealt with tons of injuries all season. The statuses of Jaxson Robinson and Lamont Butler, the team’s second and third leading scorers, are up in the air for Saturday’s game.
In addition to avoiding a third straight loss, a win for Alabama would keep the Crimson Tide on track for a double-bye in the SEC Tournament and a 1-seed in the NCAA Tournament.
The game will tip off at 5 p.m. CT, and will air on ESPN.
How to watch, listen and other key information
Opponent: No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats (18-8, 7-6 SEC)
Date: Saturday, Feb. 22
Tipoff time: 5 p.m. CT
Location: Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Venue: Coleman Coliseum
Capacity: 13,474
Television: ESPN
– Play-by-play: Karl Ravech
– Analyst: Jimmy Dykes, Dick Vitale
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Streaming link: WATCH
Radio: Crimson Tide Sports Network
– Play-by-play: Chris Stewart
– Analyst: Bryan Passink
Satellite radio: CTSN on Sirius / XM 134 or 201
Varsity Network link: LISTEN
Series record: Kentucky leads 114-41
Last Meeting: Jan. 18, 2025
– Alabama 102, Kentucky 97
Point spread: Alabama -10.5
Alabama Statistical Leaders:
– Scoring: Mark Sears (18.5 PPG)
– Rebounding: Grant Nelson (8.1 RPG)
– Assists: Mark Sears (4.8 APG)
Kentucky Statistical Leaders:
– Scoring: Otega Oweh (16.2 PPG)
– Rebounding: Amari Williams (8.7 RPG)
– Assists: Amari Williams (2.9 APG)
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