🏀 Alabama Men’s Basketball Edges UT Arlington, 77-76

[Sgt. Lincoln Osiris]

Agreed. I'd like to see the team get at least 2 of the next three. UTA is currently 4th in the RPI standings and Minnesota is considered a top 15 team by a lot.

The schedule has certainly stepped up a degree from years past and I like that fact we know, win or lose, CAJ can make it a teaching moment.

(I do want to see Petino's team get their butt's cut. After his "I turned down Alabama" BS before Bama hired Avery...guy comes across as a big of a prick as his dad.

Here's more on that Mo'...

I saw a tweet where Mo Williams is doing color for our game on the SECN tonight.

 

[TerryP]

I saw a tweet where Mo Williams is doing color for our game on the SECN tonight.

I wasn't aware he was with SECN. I hope he does well.

 

[EasyTider]

Setting aside UTA is a really good ball club, right?

I am aware that UTA is a quality opponent and that is why we will need to shoot better than .520 from the FT line as we have done over the first 3 games.

 

[#80]

UTA just beat BYU by 14 @ BYU.

 

[#80]

I just took a look at the line for this game and we are favored by 11. Seems high.

 

[TerryP]

kenpom:
UA 82-69 over UTA 88%
UA 80-72 over BYU 77%
UA 75-74 over Minnesota 52%

I just took a look at the line for this game and we are favored by 11. Seems high.

kenpom is pretty good at forecasting games and even seeing his numbers I think 11 seems high. If we went purely by Sagarin ratings Bama would be giving seven or so.

 

[BAMAneck]

Let’s go BAMA ....

 

[#80]

Buckle up!!

 

[EasyTider]

Someone needs to try and provoke 25 from UTA to throw a punch.

 

[BAMAneck]

#25 for UTA is En Fuego

 

[#80]

Someone needs to try and provoke 25 from UTA to throw a punch.

Indeed.

 

[EasyTider]

I'm no John Wooden, but the blue team looks noticeable better. Freshmen looking like freshmen tonight. UTA is a tournament team fer sho.

 

[bama alum]

Here's more on that Mo'...

I saw a tweet where Mo Williams is doing color for our game on the SECN tonight.

The English teacher in me has been cringing for a while. I agree with bim wholeheartedly about the techincal...Petty.

UT-Arlington came to play, but Bama's staying close. I expect (and hope) they'll pull this one out in the second half.

 

[EasyTider]

I'm amazed we're not down 20. Win or lose tonight, we'll be better for playing this really good team.

PS-Mo Williams doing great in his debut.

 

[#80]

UTA can't shoot like that in the 2nd half.

 

[EasyTider]

UTA can't shoot like that in the 2nd half.

They can if nobody guards them.

 

[bama alum]

UTA can't shoot like that in the 2nd half.

That or they are going to keep up the sloppy play. Two-point game (for now)

 

[Sgt. Lincoln Osiris]

Jekyl and Hyde with Petty- couldn't miss 1 game ago, ice cold tonight.

 

[Sgt. Lincoln Osiris]

Junior with the trey for the 1st lead of the night!

 

[bama alum]

Jekyl and Hyde with Petty- couldn't miss 1 game ago, ice cold tonight.

Likewise, Giddens didn't look good the other night. Playing well tonight --> freshmen