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Posted on 12/7/22 at 9:10 am to Alabama_Fan
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Posted on 12/7/22 at 10:13 am to SummerOfGeorge
I'm expecting a low scoring, defensive slugfest. I know the main concern is their physical defense against our offense, especially on the boards, but Houston has had a few bad shooting nights themselves so far this year. As long as our defense brings it, we should be right there in the end, which is all you can ask for when going on the road against #1.
Posted on 12/7/22 at 10:35 am to Robot Santa
They had two players that played incredibly well against us.
We need Burnett to start making some shots, though.
We need Burnett to start making some shots, though.
This post was edited on 12/7/22 at 10:37 am
Posted on 12/7/22 at 11:53 am to IB4bama
Houston is going to take away our 3-point shot with their length and athleticism, just like UConn did. So our ability to stay in the game (and win) depends on a few things:
- Rebounding. They absolutely crushed us on the offensive glass last year. We are a much better rebounding team this season, and we'll need the guards to be especially aggressive on the boards and Clowney to continue to be a dawg. Last year Gary led us in scoring against Houston because he was willing to crash and get putbacks and contact.
- Turnovers. We kept them to a minimum last year against Houston, but this has killed us so far this season. Simply can't give them 21 free possessions like we did against UConn.
- Finishing at the rim. This is what concerns me the most. We won last year's game because of 2PT FGs (and FTs), mostly because JQ had his way getting to the rim and Gary got a bunch of putbacks. This season the offense runs through JQ and Miller, and they've both been appallingly bad from inside the arc (both right at 34% 2PT FG %). That dog won't hunt Saturday.
- Rebounding. They absolutely crushed us on the offensive glass last year. We are a much better rebounding team this season, and we'll need the guards to be especially aggressive on the boards and Clowney to continue to be a dawg. Last year Gary led us in scoring against Houston because he was willing to crash and get putbacks and contact.
- Turnovers. We kept them to a minimum last year against Houston, but this has killed us so far this season. Simply can't give them 21 free possessions like we did against UConn.
- Finishing at the rim. This is what concerns me the most. We won last year's game because of 2PT FGs (and FTs), mostly because JQ had his way getting to the rim and Gary got a bunch of putbacks. This season the offense runs through JQ and Miller, and they've both been appallingly bad from inside the arc (both right at 34% 2PT FG %). That dog won't hunt Saturday.
Posted on 12/7/22 at 12:45 pm to TideCPA
No. 8/10 Alabama Travels to Texas to Face No. 1 Houston
Alabama faces the No. 1 team in the country for the second time in three weeks
For the second time in a 20-day span, No. 8/10 Alabama will face the No. 1 team in the country as the Tide travel to face Houston. The Crimson Tide and the Cougars will meet for the second straight season as the Tide defeated Houston last season (83-82) at Coleman Coliseum. This is the 12th time in program history the Tide have faced the No 1 team in the country as the matchup features two of the top rebounding teams in the country as the Tide rank No. 1 in offensive rebounds per game (16.8) and Houston ranks No. 14 (14.0).
The Broadcast
Saturday's game will be aired on ABC with Dan Shulman (play-by-play) and Jay Bilas (analyst) on the call.
The radio broadcast can be heard on the Crimson Tide Sports Network with Chris Stewart (play-by-play) and Bryan Passink (analyst) on the call, while Tom Stipe (engineer) is turning the dials. The pregame show will begin one hour prior to tipoff.
Alabama faces the No. 1 team in the country for the second time in three weeks
For the second time in a 20-day span, No. 8/10 Alabama will face the No. 1 team in the country as the Tide travel to face Houston. The Crimson Tide and the Cougars will meet for the second straight season as the Tide defeated Houston last season (83-82) at Coleman Coliseum. This is the 12th time in program history the Tide have faced the No 1 team in the country as the matchup features two of the top rebounding teams in the country as the Tide rank No. 1 in offensive rebounds per game (16.8) and Houston ranks No. 14 (14.0).
The Broadcast
Saturday's game will be aired on ABC with Dan Shulman (play-by-play) and Jay Bilas (analyst) on the call.
The radio broadcast can be heard on the Crimson Tide Sports Network with Chris Stewart (play-by-play) and Bryan Passink (analyst) on the call, while Tom Stipe (engineer) is turning the dials. The pregame show will begin one hour prior to tipoff.
Posted on 12/7/22 at 1:08 pm to TideCPA
I think it's only a matter of time before JQ starts to click because he's a lot better at finishing.
I think the X-Factor could be Dom Welch if he's healthy enough to play.
I think the X-Factor could be Dom Welch if he's healthy enough to play.
Posted on 12/7/22 at 1:56 pm to Joka2kold
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Posted on 12/7/22 at 2:58 pm to Chadaristic
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Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn ACL in last night's game against UNC Greensboro.
Posted on 12/7/22 at 3:05 pm to Chadaristic
Yea it looked bad at the time. He couldn't put any weight on it getting off the court. Hate that for him.
Posted on 12/7/22 at 3:11 pm to Chadaristic
Sucks for Brazile, guy was having a breakout year.
Totally forgot about Llewellyn. He was a having a pretty ugly year (in line with what I think a lot of folks feared he might look like at a high level). 31% from the field, 19% from 3PT.
Totally forgot about Llewellyn. He was a having a pretty ugly year (in line with what I think a lot of folks feared he might look like at a high level). 31% from the field, 19% from 3PT.
Posted on 12/7/22 at 3:11 pm to Chadaristic
They no shite said on the broadcast that a coach informed them it wasn't a long term injury, wishful thinking maybe.
That sucks, he was playing really well this season, had the dunk if the year so far imo.
That sucks, he was playing really well this season, had the dunk if the year so far imo.
This post was edited on 12/7/22 at 3:12 pm
Posted on 12/7/22 at 3:29 pm to Chadaristic
Why I didn't really care what was said on TV till he actually got looked at, even Muss said as much in last night's presser
Posted on 12/7/22 at 3:44 pm to Chadaristic
They have the depth to overcome it, but on a personal level that really sucks for him. He was having a solid season and had started to show up on some mock draft lists.
Posted on 12/7/22 at 3:45 pm to TideCPA
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Finishing at the rim
Posted on 12/7/22 at 4:03 pm to paperwasp
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Top Freshman in the country right now at LINK based on BPR, measuring impact:
1. Dillon Mitchell
2. Julian Phillips
3. Kyle Filipowski
4. Brandon Miller
5. Dariq Whitehead
6. Keyonte George
7. Jarace Walker
8. Malik Reneau
9. Dereck Lively II
10. Nick Smith
Posted on 12/7/22 at 5:54 pm to SummerOfGeorge
It sucks for both players but hopefully they can have a Jahvon Quinerly type recovery.
I hate hearing about season/career ending injuries.
I hate hearing about season/career ending injuries.
This post was edited on 12/7/22 at 5:55 pm
Posted on 12/7/22 at 5:55 pm to Chadaristic
I know basketball is a non contact sport, but compared to football, there are way less injuries.
Sort of surprising to me, especially when you do see plenty of knee injuries in football that are non contact in nature
Sort of surprising to me, especially when you do see plenty of knee injuries in football that are non contact in nature
Posted on 12/7/22 at 7:26 pm to East Coast Band
Good road win by MSU at Penn St. They only had a 30% chance of winning according to ESPN but held on at the end.
Here’s hoping we can outperform our ESPN win % on Sat!!
Here’s hoping we can outperform our ESPN win % on Sat!!
This post was edited on 12/7/22 at 9:30 pm
Posted on 12/7/22 at 8:41 pm to East Coast Band
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Sort of surprising to me, especially when you do see plenty of knee injuries in football that are non contact in nature
There's no cleats in basketball. And baseball players don't juke.
This post was edited on 12/7/22 at 8:42 pm
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