The Alabama head coach spoke to the media minutes before the AP poll was released, where the Crimson Tide was one spot behind Auburn. So Oats knew Alabama was No. 1 in the coaches poll, but unaware of where his team would be ranked by the AP voters.

Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats was asked whether his team should be ranked No. 1 in Monday's Top 25 polls. Here's his response.

Alabama men's basketball entered this past week at No. 3 in the AP Top 25 Poll and No. 3 in the Coaches Poll while eyeing a late away game against Arkansas this past Saturday. The Crimson Tide won 85-81,