re: CBE Classic: Alabama 74 vs #13 Iowa State 84 FINAL

I thought coming in that Iowa State was a top 10 team, and I still walked away impressed with them.

Having said that, that was basically a home game for ISU and we gave them all they could handle. If we remain healthy and play the way we've been playing on offensr, I think we will be a tournament team. When ISU hit that ridiculously lucky shot/throw it killed our momentum. And then the blocked shot that went in (and somehow additional FT) sealed it. It also didn't help having our deep ball consistently rim out in the 2nd half (outside of Coop). Sucks to lose, but I walk away from this loss actually more optimistic than when I went into it.

Side note: Tarrant needs a tight leash. He's a great player when he plays within himself, but these ridiculous 3 pt attempts have to stop... If he continues this terrible shot selection, Grant should start giving some of his minutes to Mitchell.