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The Next Round

The Next Round with Jim Dunaway, Ryan Brown & Lance Taylor is your daily destination for the latest in college football, the SEC, the NFL, and everything in between. This unfiltered sports podcast delivers bold takes, expert analysis, and candid conversations with the biggest names in sports.
Whether you’re looking for SEC football insights, college football predictions, or the latest on the NFL, The Next Round is where passionate fans and smart sports talk collide. Hosted by seasoned radio vets, Dunaway, Brown & LT bring decades of experience, humor, and deep insider access to every episode.
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TNR 3/17/26 - Hour 1 | Alabama Without Aden Holloway & Steven Pearl on the NIT Mar 17, 2026

Show notes

Bad news for Alabama Basketball: No Aden Holloway for the first weekend?

The Alabama Crimson Tide is headed to the NCAA Tournament as a 4-Seed in the Midwest Region, the Michigan Wolverines are the 1-Seed in that bracket. Alabama Basketball will face 13-seed Hofstra in the first round Friday at 2:15. The winner of that game gets the winner of that Texas Tech Red Raiders v. Akron Zips game.

On the heels of his arrest, it appears Aden Holloway will miss at least the first two days of this tournament. Alabama’s second leading scorer has been suspended by the school.

The SEC has nine teams locked in the Tournament and Texas trying to play their way in through Dayton. The two SEC bubble teams left out were the Auburn Tigers and the Oklahoma Sooners.

Steven Pearl on the decision to play in the NIT

Steven Pearl gets asked if he expects anyone to opt out of the NIT

Steven Pearl gets asked how playing in the NIT will affect preparing for the portal

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Alabama’s March Madness SHOCKER: Aden Holloway News + Brutal NCAA Tournament Path Mar 16, 2026

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Alabama Basketball is heading into March Madness with major questions after reports involving Aden Holloway surfaced just as the Crimson Tide learned their NCAA Tournament bracket path.

In this video, we break down what the reported situation surrounding Holloway could mean for Nate Oats and Alabama heading into the Big Dance. If Holloway is unavailable, how much would it hurt the Tide’s tournament ceiling? As Alabama’s second-leading scorer and a key piece of the backcourt, his status could have a massive impact on the team’s chances.

We also discuss how Nate Oats could handle the situation, what Alabama has done in past disciplinary moments, and why one major mistake from an otherwise respected teammate could now become one of the biggest storylines of the tournament.

On the bracket side, Alabama lands as a 4-seed and opens against Hofstra, with a possible second-round showdown against Texas Tech and a potential Sweet 16 clash with Michigan looming. Is this a favorable draw for the Crimson Tide, or did the committee hand Alabama a dangerous path loaded with problems?

Plus, we look at the SEC presence in Alabama’s region, including Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, and what it says about the conference’s overall tournament strength.

Can Alabama survive the bracket and the off-court distraction? Let us know in the comments.

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Ron Slay on SEC Teams in March Madness | Arkansas More Dangerous Than Florida? Can Bama Make a Run? Mar 16, 2026

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The road to March Madness is here and the NCAA Tournament is officially set! 🏀 In this episode of The Next Round, SEC Network analyst and Tennessee legend Ron Slay joins the show to break down everything you need to know about the SEC teams heading into the Big Dance.

Slay dives into the biggest storylines surrounding SEC Basketball as the tournament tips off this week. Is Arkansas actually more dangerous than Florida right now? Are the Gators’ guards good enough to carry them all the way to a national championship? And what about Alabama — did the Crimson Tide get the kind of draw that could set up a deep March Madness run?

The guys also discuss whether Auburn was snubbed by the NCAA Selection Committee and debate the decision by Steven Pearl and the Tigers to accept an invitation to the NIT Tournament. Plus, Ron gives his thoughts on the tournament outlook for Tennessee and Vanderbilt and which SEC teams have the best chance to make serious noise in the bracket.

If you're a fan of college basketball, the SEC, March Madness, Alabama Basketball, Tennessee Basketball, Florida Basketball, Auburn Basketball, Arkansas Basketball, or Vanderbilt Basketball, this is a must-watch breakdown heading into the NCAA Tournament.

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TNR 3/16/26 - Hour 3 | Nate Oats on Alabama's Path & Aden Holloway ARREST Update Mar 16, 2026

Show notes

Potential sleepers in the NCAA Tournament

Nate Oats on Alabama's path in the tournament

Aden Holloway arrest update

The Alabama Crimson Tide is headed to the NCAA Tournament as a 4-Seed in the Midwest Region, the Michigan Wolverines are the 1-Seed in that bracket. Alabama Basketball will face 13-seed Hofstra in the first round Friday at 2:15. The winner of that game gets the winner of that Texas Tech Red Raiders v. Akron Zips game.

The SEC has nine teams locked in the Tournament and Texas trying to play their way in through Dayton. The two SEC bubble teams left out were the Auburn Tigers and the Oklahoma Sooners.

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TNR 3/16/26 - Hour 2 | Alabama is a 4-Seed: Good Path? Mar 16, 2026

Show notes

SEC Network's Ron Slay talks college basketball and March Madness

Aden Holloway arrested

LSU Tigers coach Lane Kiffin had a weekend that involved the Cavinder Twins and Boozy.

The Alabama Crimson Tide is headed to the NCAA Tournament as a 4-Seed in the Midwest Region, the Michigan Wolverines are the 1-Seed in that bracket. Alabama Basketball will face 13-seed Hofstra in the first round Friday at 2:15. The winner of that game gets the winner of that Texas Tech Red Raiders v. Akron Zips game

The SEC has nine teams locked in the Tournament and Texas trying to play their way in through Dayton. The two SEC bubble teams left out were the Auburn Tigers and the Oklahoma Sooners.

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TNR 3/16/26 - Hour 1 | Auburn DENIED: Headed to the NIT Mar 16, 2026

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Auburn Basketball was left out of the Tournament by the Selection Committee though many argued their metrics were the strongest of anyone on the Bubble. In the wake of that, Auburn accepted an NIT Invitation where they are the over 1-Seed and face the South Alabama Jaguars in round one. As an Auburn fan, do you think the Tigers should’ve accepted or declined the bid?

Is Auburn the biggest snub from the field of 68? If not, who is?

The Alabama Crimson Tide is headed to the NCAA Tournament as a 4-Seed in the Midwest Region, the Michigan Wolverines are the 1-Seed in that bracket. Alabama Basketball will face 13-seed Hofstra in the first round Friday at 2:15. The winner of that game gets the winner of that Texas Tech Red Raiders v. Akron Zips game.

What will A-Day look like at Alabama?

Our daily 4 Downs!

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Last Call | Alabama Basketball Trouble + Alabama Football QB Battle: Keelon Russell or Austin Mack? Mar 14, 2026

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Alabama Crimson Tide fans have plenty to talk about as we break down the latest on Alabama Basketball and Alabama Football. After Alabama’s disappointing 97-86 loss to Ole Miss, the conversation turns to what went wrong, why the Tide looked lackadaisical early, and whether this team has the gritty on-court leader needed to make a deep March Madness run.

We also discuss Alabama’s NCAA Tournament outlook, including why the Crimson Tide still look like a 4 or 5 seed despite the loss, and which teams—like Florida and Arizona—could be dangerous in the bracket.

On the football side, we dive into one of the biggest storylines of the offseason: the Alabama quarterback battle between Austin Mack and Keelon Russell. Mack brings experience, knowledge of the system, and maturity, while Russell has the elite arm talent and superstar ceiling that could make him the future of Alabama Football. The big question: who gives the Crimson Tide the best chance to win?

Plus, we talk about leadership, toughness, and what it really takes to win the locker room at Alabama.

If you’re an Alabama fan, this is a must-watch discussion on the biggest Crimson Tide storylines right now.

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Is Alabama Peaking at the Right Time? | Bryan Passink on the Tide’s SEC Tournament Run Mar 13, 2026

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The Alabama Crimson Tide begins its run in the SEC Basketball Tournament, and we’re breaking it all down with Bryan Passink of the Crimson Tide Sports Network on The Next Round! 🏀🐘 As the Tide prepares to face the Ole Miss Rebels in Nashville, Bryan joins the show to dive deep into everything surrounding Nate Oats’ squad heading into postseason play. After closing the regular season winning 9 of their last 10 games, Alabama looks poised to make a serious run in the SEC Tournament and beyond. In this episode, we discuss: The secret sauce behind Alabama Basketball’s improved defense late in the season Why getting freshmen Amari Allen and London Jemison going against Auburn could be a big factor moving forward The massive advantage of Alabama’s double-bye and facing an Ole Miss team playing its third game in three days What Nate Oats’ ideal roster construction looks like in the modern era of high school recruiting, returning players, and the transfer portal Why the Tide could be one of the most dangerous teams in March If you’re an Alabama basketball fan, this is a must-watch breakdown as the Crimson Tide begins its SEC Tournament run with championship and NCAA Tournament implications on the line. 👍 Like this video if you’re excited for Alabama’s postseason run 🔔 Subscribe to The Next Round YouTube Channel for daily coverage of Alabama Basketball, SEC Basketball, College Basketball, and College Football 💬 Comment below: How far will Alabama go in the SEC Tournament? #AlabamaBasketball #RollTide #SECTournament #CollegeBasketball #SECbasketball #MarchMadness #AlabamaCrimsonTide #Alabama

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TNR 3/13/26 - Hour 3 | Philon Has a Chip on His Shoulder & Auburn Is SWEATING the Bubble! Mar 13, 2026

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Our daily 4 Downs!

Labaron Philon playing with a chip on his shoulder?

The Auburn Tigers may have finally reached the end of their rope. It all started with the 72-62 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers that included a 20-0 second half run by Tennessee Basketball. The worst part of the day for Auburn Basketball may have occurred later Thursday night when the Oklahoma Sooners upset the Texas A&M Aggies 83-63. That win by Oklahoma Basketball has moved the Sooners in front of Auburn on many bracket projections. Now, Auburn must wait.

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TNR 3/13/26 - Hour 2 | Alabama v. Ole Miss: Can Bama CLINCH the 3 Seed? Mar 13, 2026

Show notes

Todd Fuhrman's picks from Vegas

The Athletic's list of the best coaches in college football

Bryan Passink talks Alabama Basketball

The Alabama Crimson Tide is back in action today as they open their SEC Tournament campaign against the suddenly hot Ole Miss Rebels. Ole Miss Basketball beat the Texas Longhorns Wednesday night and the Georgia Bulldogs Thursday night to advance to Friday.

For Alabama Basketball, it appears this game is to hole a three seed. Most bracket projections have the Crimson Tide on the three line but, how precarious is that?

How different is this Alabama defense from the one that made the Final Four run just two years ago?

Porter Moser on how well Oklahoma is playing

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