Alabama 79, Ball State 61: Bounceback performances power Tide blowout
Alabama looked far sharper on the second day of the Charleston Classic, shooting better than 50 percent and holding Ball State in check all afternoon for a 79-61 consolation round victory.
Bama enters Charleston Classic with plenty still to prove
November 15, 2018 Comments Off on Bama enters Charleston Classic with plenty still to prove
The Huskies have four veteran guards with good size and solid scoring ability, led by 6-foot-5 senior Vasa Pusica, who averaged nearly 18 points and better than five assists per game last year.
Continue reading …What can Kira Lewis do for an encore against Appalachian State?
November 11, 2018 Comments Off on What can Kira Lewis do for an encore against Appalachian State?
he Crimson Tide never got the production it was hoping for last year when pairing Donta Hall with either Daniel Giddens or Galin Smith on the floor at the same time. The timing seemed off, the spacing was poor and responsibilities ill-defined.
Continue reading …Basketball Preview Part 2: Size and savvy defines this year’s Crimson Tide
November 2, 2018 Comments Off on Basketball Preview Part 2: Size and savvy defines this year’s Crimson Tide
Part 2: Entering year four of the Avery Johnson era, Alabama has firmly established an identity, even if it isn’t the frantic fast-breaking style Johnson would prefer in his heart. What the Crimson Tide has is a roster short on pure scorers but blessed with an abundance of tall, lanky athletes with impressive wingspans, plenty of game experience and a commitment to tenacious defense.
Continue reading …Wildcats the next challenge for banged-up Bama
March 9, 2018 Comments Off on Wildcats the next challenge for banged-up BamaBy Chris DePew TideFans.com Staff March 10, 2018 Where to watch: No. 9 Alabama (19-14) vs. No. 4 Kentucky (22-10) – Today noon Central, Scottrade Center (St. Louis), ESPN Who to watch: Collin Sexton. The “Young Bull” is on pace to be SEC Tournament MVP, but how much gas is left in his tank after […]
Continue reading …Alabama 81, Auburn 63: Crimson Tide trades in bubble for bragging rights
March 9, 2018 Comments Off on Alabama 81, Auburn 63: Crimson Tide trades in bubble for bragging rights
No. 9 Alabama held top-seeded Auburn without a field goal for the first 10 minutes of the second half and advanced to the SEC Tournament semifinals for a second consecutive year with an 81-63 blowout in St. Louis.
Continue reading …Arkansas 76, Alabama 73: Margin for error vanishing after 3rd consecutive loss
February 24, 2018 Comments Off on Arkansas 76, Alabama 73: Margin for error vanishing after 3rd consecutive lossBy Chris DePew TideFans.com Staff Feb. 24, 2018 Alabama got pushed around in the paint and couldn’t make up enough ground with a last-minute rally as Arkansas escaped Coleman Coliseum with a 76-73 upset. What did we learn today?: This team is in real danger of matching the 2000-01 Gerald Wallace squad as the most […]
Continue reading …Auburn 90, Alabama 71: Defenseless Tide gets torched behind the arc
February 21, 2018 Comments Off on Auburn 90, Alabama 71: Defenseless Tide gets torched behind the arcBy Chris DePew TideFans.com Staff Feb. 21, 2018 Alabama gave up a dozen 3-pointers and got embarrassed on the glass as No. 12 Auburn sent the Crimson Tide back to Tuscaloosa smarting after a 90-71 beatdown. What did we learn today?: All those open looks from behind the arc that Bama has allowed this year […]
Continue reading …Kentucky 81, Alabama 71: Tide can’t survive a Big Blue blowout on the boards
February 17, 2018 Comments Off on Kentucky 81, Alabama 71: Tide can’t survive a Big Blue blowout on the boardsBy Chris DePew TideFans.com Staff Feb. 17, 2018 Alabama met its match defensively as Kentucky shut down the paint for long stretches of time, whipped the Crimson Tide on the glass and forced 13 turnovers en route to an 81-71 Wildcats victory at Rupp Arena. What did we learn today?: The best bet for stopping […]
Continue reading …Mississippi State 67, Alabama 63: Crimson Tide can’t connect behind arc
February 6, 2018 Comments Off on Mississippi State 67, Alabama 63: Crimson Tide can’t connect behind arcBy Chris DePew TideFans.com Staff Feb. 6, 2018 Alabama shot a paltry 14 percent from 3-point range as Mississippi State evened the season series in a 67-63 decision at Humphreys Coliseum. What did we learn today?: Slow-paced teams with muscle inside can intimidate Bama into playing their way. MSU is one of the nation’s best […]
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