A major storyline going into this game involves G League center Charles Bediako returning to college basketball.

Alabama suffered back-to-back losses to Auburn and Tennessee in SEC play. Here's where the Crimson Tide are ranked in the new Coaches Poll.

The Tennessee Volunteers visit the No. 17 Alabama Crimson Tide Saturday at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m. ET.

Another tough trip awaits Tennessee on Tuesday at 21st-ranked Georgia, and the Vols will then return home to host Auburn – which is coached by former Tennessee player Steven Pearl – on Saturday night. Alabama will stay home and host Mizzou on Tuesday night before heading on the road next weekend for a Saturday showdown at 16th-ranked Florida.

It seems No. 17 Alabama will be shorthanded in its game against Tennessee Saturday night at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa. ESPN reported Saturday afternoon that guards Aden Holloway and Amari Allen are both doubtful.

Check out where Nate Oats' Alabama Crimson Tide sit in the latest KenPom ratings and NET rankings after road wins at Mississippi State and Oklahoma.