re: tOfficial Alabama Basketball Season Thread | 19-15 (10-8) | #BuckleUp

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Corbin Collins is also very smart, and to me our leader.

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He's a leader, but Ingram looks like the leader of this team. But Collins hasn't been there long, and it's only going to get better as the team gels.

This team is such much more fun style of basketball to watch vs Grant. That offense was boring and ineffective against anyone with a pulse on defense. Even when our shots aren't falling, we at least have there chance to score in transition.

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Brother I married a Christmas fanatic. Our tree goes up the day after Halloween and stays there until the day after Valentine's Day.

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I can relate. I come from a family of Mardi Gras freaks. My uncle's old Christmas tree became the Mardi Gras tree. It would be decorated with beads and serpentine, and usually be burned on Joe Cain Day night.

Oh yeah, there's no doubt Ingram is our best and most important player. He sets the tone for the offense, with his ability to drive it to the basket and either score it himself, or hit the open man. I just left him out of the post because earlier I talked about how much I love him and Key. The reason I said Collins is the leader is because he is a 5th yr senior, and in every huddle he was the one running it and everyone was listening to him. We can't afford to have Dazon or Collins in foul trouble cause jr is well....doodoo! I'm not joking when I say Lawson is a lot better option than jr. I don't care if he is 5'4 and white.lol

Jr should not be on the court. I'd rather have the lil white kid who can stroke it out there.

He has a role on the team and that's to keep the parties and bitches coming

And the cruits

I wish someone could make gif out of the spin and air ball layup of jr! I didn't know whether to laugh or go here we go again. Against Faulkner, he only hit the rim maybe once out of 3 layup attempts.

Team Positives:
We won.
We looked better from the free throw line.
Interior defense is very good.

Team Negatives:
REBOUNDING. Holy shite. We gave up 17 offensive rebounds.
Chemistry. I know it will get better, but it was evident at times.

Individual positives:
Key is so smooth. He doesn't look like a freshman. He really handles the ball well, especially in traffic. He looks composed and in control. He's really good defensively. Offensively, he was a little reluctant.

Collins looked very comfortable out there. He got to the foul line a few times and that 3 he hit was a beauty. He has a VERY nice shot, but didn't force it.

I'm thinking this may be Davis' worst game. You could tell he was either too amped or nervous. He tried to find his shot by forcing a few.

Ingram hit some big shots. He's a mismatch offensively. If he can make teams defend him on the perimeter, it's going to help him get in the lane, which I think will be key for our offense.

Individual Negatives:
Avery Jr., I don't even think I have to explain.

Shannon Hale just doesn't look like he fits this team. He thinks he can create his own shot, but he just can't. I just don't feel good when he faces up inside the perimeter. For his size, he plays small.

Jim Taylor is terrible offensively. His footwork and ball handling haven't improved at all. His offensive game will depend on others getting in the lane and disrupting the defense.

ROLL TIDE!

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It's crazy to me that King was regarded as the best player during practice last year and now when he's finally eligible, he plays 4 minutes. It doesn't add up.

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I was really baffled by this. Pospichal told us last year at a tipoff club breakfast that if King was eligible right then, he would be the best player on our team. Said we were already running plays specifically designed for him and he was our best offensive weapon. Now I'm really confused.