A historic Iron Bowl looms. From X-factors to the real No. 1, Alabama and Auburn basketball beat writers discussed the first-of-its-kind SEC showdown.

Alabama basketball head coach Nate Oats hyped up the upcoming clash with No. 1 Auburn on Saturday. The No. 2 Crimson Tide blew out the odds against Texas on Tuesday night in their 103-80 win.

What Alabama basketball players are saying about Auburn with Iron Bowl looming. NO COINCIDENCE! Alabama basketball vs Auburn ...