ESPN's Rece Davis Hints at College GameDay Trip to Alabama Basketball

Davis didn't deny the fact that Tuscaloosa could be the show's destination in a few weeks.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama basketball is experiencing a new level of national attention under head coach Nate Oats, and it may hit another milestone in the coming weeks.

During his appearance on the Birmingham radio show The Next Round on Wednesday, ESPN's Rece Davis, host of College GameDay for both football and basketball, hinted at a potential trip to Tuscaloosa.

"We're stepping outside the norm this week, by going to UConn which is not a game on an ESPN platform," Davis said. "I certainly can't say—we haven't made a final decision—but a trip to Tuscaloosa is something that's certainly attractive and very high on the board at this point."

The date The Next Round hosts were inquiring Davis about is March 2, the day Alabama hosts Tennessee in Coleman Coliseum for their rematch after the Crimson Tide got throttled by 20-plus in Knoxville back in January.

With the way the SEC standings are currently shaking out, the Crimson Tide sits at the top of the ladder and the Volunteers come in right behind them in second place. If things continue on their current course, the March 2 tilt between these two rivals could be what decides the regular season title.

"I can't say, but I would just encourage people not to book their calendars too early on Saturday prior to the [Tennessee] game, leave some room for perhaps a really nice event that might unfold there, should certain things fall a certain way," Davis said. "Is that veiled enough for you?"

College GameDay typically announces its location for the next week during each week's show, so Alabama fans will find out if the program will make its way to Tuscaloosa for the first time ever during basketball season this coming Saturday.

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