Alabama has dropped six spots in the latest men's college basketball AP Poll following a Saturday night loss against Tennessee.

Final thoughts and takeaways from the BamaCentral crew inside Coleman Coliseum after the Crimson Tide fell to the Volunteers.

Tennessee basketball forward Jaylen Carey left the game against Alabama with a left leg injury in the second half.

NEWS: Alabama’s Aden Holloway and Amari Allen are doubtful for the game against Tennessee tonight, per an ESPN source. Holloway is Alabama’s second-leading scorer at 17.7 points per game. Allen is Alabama’s third leading scorer 11.7 points per game. pic.twitter.com/6OHRZFrjkl

The Crimson Tide head coach has fared well against the SEC throughout his tenure, but the Volunteers and head coach Rick Barnes are clearly his kryptonite.

Alabama guard Aden Holloway and forward Amari Allen are unlikely to play against Tennessee on Saturday night

The AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll offers a weekly snapshot of which teams are performing at the highest level across the country. Shaped by recent results, strength of schedule, and momentum, the rankings highlight programs that are separating

Michigan remains No. 2 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll and now faces a gauntlet with Nebraska, Michigan State, Duke, and more ahead.