Another game, another 20 point lead that Alabama nearly let slip away and had to hold on to. It happens where elite teams get up big on inferior opponents and then coast, but Alabama has played two of the best mid major teams in the country the past two games, and they could’ve easily lost after those big leads. Give credit to McNeese St,as they’re almost assuredly going to win their conference again, on not quitting and making a game of it in the second half.
Alabama did a lot of things well, but they obviously have things to work on. Right now, shots just aren’t falling which won’t always be the case. I thought they ran great stuff last night and had 16 assists on 22 made shots to prove it. They’re getting good looks, just not knocking them down. One thing I’m very impressed with is their defensive intensity. They have 9-10 guys that all take pride defensively. You can tell that was an emphasis this offseason.
Mark Sears, Grant Nelson, and Latrell Wrightsell led the way scoring, but Labaron Philon had another great game too. They’ll have different guys step up each game, but the big 3 will always be the engine of the team.
Now, Alabama begins their gauntlet of 6 games starting with a road game with Purdue. They’ll need to make shots that game obviously, but I think Alabama matches up incredibly well with the Boilermakers. 3-3 or better these next 6 is the goal.
Alabama did a lot of things well, but they obviously have things to work on. Right now, shots just aren’t falling which won’t always be the case. I thought they ran great stuff last night and had 16 assists on 22 made shots to prove it. They’re getting good looks, just not knocking them down. One thing I’m very impressed with is their defensive intensity. They have 9-10 guys that all take pride defensively. You can tell that was an emphasis this offseason.
Mark Sears, Grant Nelson, and Latrell Wrightsell led the way scoring, but Labaron Philon had another great game too. They’ll have different guys step up each game, but the big 3 will always be the engine of the team.
Now, Alabama begins their gauntlet of 6 games starting with a road game with Purdue. They’ll need to make shots that game obviously, but I think Alabama matches up incredibly well with the Boilermakers. 3-3 or better these next 6 is the goal.
