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re: UA Basketball (16-15, 8-10)

Posted on 1/16/20 at 9:12 am to
Posted by Chadaristic
Member since Jan 2011
41005 posts
Posted on 1/16/20 at 9:12 am to
That is the Kira that will be drafted in the first round.

Consistency will be the key as to whether that happens this year or next.
Posted by Chadaristic
Member since Jan 2011
41005 posts
Posted on 1/16/20 at 9:12 am to
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This is a signature win for Nate Oats and Alabama. To beat the 4th ranked team in the country proves that this Alabama program is on the right track. Their record isn’t great right now but I do think they can rally to get in the NCAA Tournament discussion.
Posted by SummerOfGeorge
Member since Jul 2013
105802 posts
Posted on 1/16/20 at 9:13 am to
Almost as exciting to me as winning last night is the fact that.........

@ #14 Kentucky & vs #4 Auburn
3 Pt : 10/42 (24%)

Lost by 9 in a close game we had a chance to win late and won by 19. Against 2 Top 15 teams, one on the road. We are not just a chucker team and we can win even when we don't shoot the ball well from 3. That's fantastic.
Posted by Robot Santa
Member since Oct 2009
46277 posts
Posted on 1/16/20 at 9:16 am to
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Per teamrankings, Alabama currently has a 78.2% chance of making the NCAA tournament. Alabama’s most likely seed is the 8th seed.


8/9 seeds are the fricking worst. I'd rather be an 11.
Posted by The Spleen
Member since Dec 2010
38865 posts
Posted on 1/16/20 at 9:18 am to
Kinda kicking myself for turning down a ticket yesterday afternoon. Those 8 o'clock tipoffs just wreck me as I usually don't get back to Bham until close to midnight.

Oh well. I'll be there Saturday at least. Love mid afternoon tipoffs on Saturday. No pressure to get down there too early, and plenty of time after to hang out in Tuscaloosa afterwards.
Posted by JustGetItRight
Member since Jan 2012
16164 posts
Posted on 1/16/20 at 9:29 am to
Can we just go ahead and click "Buy It Now"
Posted by Robot Santa
Member since Oct 2009
46277 posts
Posted on 1/16/20 at 9:34 am to
quote:

Almost as exciting to me as winning last night is the fact that.........

@ #14 Kentucky & vs #4 Auburn
3 Pt : 10/42 (24%)

Lost by 9 in a close game we had a chance to win late and won by 19. Against 2 Top 15 teams, one on the road. We are not just a chucker team and we can win even when we don't shoot the ball well from 3. That's fantastic.


Giving yourselves a chance to win against a legit opponent even when you don't have your A game is a really big deal. It is something we have only seen from a couple of our teams in recent history. Getting them to put last night in the rearview mirror and be ready for Mizzou is the next test for Oats. Completely shitting the bed at home in the game following a big win has pretty much become an Alabama basketball tradition at this point. We have to beat Mizzou and K-State at home and find a way to escape Memorial Clown Car with a W to stay on track for a tournament bid.
Posted by crimsontater
Trenton GA
Member since Dec 2009
4010 posts
Posted on 1/16/20 at 9:38 am to
a tip-o-the-hat to cno! whatever or however he lit that fire under kira last night, please continue! kira was masterful! the whole team played proly the best ive seen a bama bball team play in years. thats how you close out an opponent.

RTR Baybee...
Posted by hwyman108
Member since Nov 2016
2392 posts
Posted on 1/16/20 at 9:51 am to
You leave the lanes open, Kira will make you pay.
Bolden did a great job off the bench. Drove the lane, played well on Def, took charges. Had a nice complete game.
Posted by elposter
Member since Dec 2010
26684 posts
Posted on 1/16/20 at 10:09 am to
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We have to beat Mizzou and K-State at home and find a way to escape Memorial Clown Car with a W to stay on track for a tournament bid.



I agree - we need to string wins together before going to LSU. Mizzou, K-State and Vandy are critical before getting to @LSU and then Arkansas.

With the AU win under our belt what SEC record do you think Alabama needs to get in the tournament? Would 11-7 be enough?

Posted by rockiee
Sugar Land, TX
Member since Jan 2015
28553 posts
Posted on 1/16/20 at 10:47 am to
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Would 11-7 be enough?


Seems like the magic number for Bama right now is 18 wins give or take. The Big 12/SEC challenge can change that. With a win against Kansas St., 18 wins would require a 10-8 record.
Posted by Robot Santa
Member since Oct 2009
46277 posts
Posted on 1/16/20 at 11:04 am to
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Seems like the magic number for Bama right now is 18 wins give or take. The Big 12/SEC challenge can change that. With a win against Kansas St., 18 wins would require a 10-8 record.


I think that number is going to move to 19 or possibly 20 with the way Penn and UNC are tanking.
Posted by A-TOWNUAFAN
Alabama
Member since May 2013
5297 posts
Posted on 1/16/20 at 11:07 am to
No Gene yet?
Posted by rockiee
Sugar Land, TX
Member since Jan 2015
28553 posts
Posted on 1/16/20 at 11:12 am to
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I think that number is going to move to 19 or possibly 20 with the way Penn and UNC are tanking.




It could, will be interesting to see how the Big 12/SEC challenge plays out. Just tying could be important for many SEC teams.
Posted by SummerOfGeorge
Member since Jul 2013
105802 posts
Posted on 1/16/20 at 11:13 am to
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I think that number is going to move to 19 or possibly 20 with the way Penn and UNC are tanking.



Iowa State isn't helping us much either, and while Penn St still has good numbers they've lost 3 straight
Posted by Gary Busey
Member since Dec 2014
33277 posts
Posted on 1/16/20 at 11:18 am to
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No Gene yet?


He's a good poster - and I enjoy his break downs - but I feel like he almost always conveniently shows up after Bama loses.
This post was edited on 1/16/20 at 12:04 pm
Posted by LovetheLord
The Ash Grove
Member since Dec 2010
6607 posts
Posted on 1/16/20 at 11:31 am to
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We are not just a chucker team and we can win even when we don't shoot the ball well from 3. That's fantastic.


I can’t tell you how happy I am to see this. I was afraid we were going to be one of those live by the sword, die by the sword teams.

Oaks is surprising me a bit.
Posted by Glorious
Mobile
Member since Aug 2014
26306 posts
Posted on 1/16/20 at 11:36 am to
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I think that number is going to move to 19 or possibly 20 with the way Penn and UNC are tanking.


The situation is certainly fluid
Posted by Chadaristic
Member since Jan 2011
41005 posts
Posted on 1/16/20 at 11:54 am to
Posted by Chadaristic
Member since Jan 2011
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Posted on 1/16/20 at 12:00 pm to
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