Dr.peeper
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Alright, let’s talk about Alabama basketball for a minute. I don’t know if y’all caught the rollercoaster they’ve been on, but it’s wild. First Final Four ever last spring—big deal. Expectations? Through the roof. They were flexing at No. 2 in the preseason rankings. But then, reality hit harder than a bad beat on a Saturday night. Two losses before December, and suddenly, they’re sliding down the rankings like my bankroll on a cold slots streak.
Mark Sears, their golden boy, started off the season shooting bricks. A dude known for dropping threes like they’re free candy at Halloween was hitting just 28% from beyond the arc. And turnovers? More than assists—yikes. Felt like watching a bad slot game where the wilds just won’t line up.
But hey, December flipped the script. Since then, Alabama’s been on fire—9 wins out of 10, and Sears is back to being the sniper we know, averaging 39% from three. The team’s defense? Massive upgrade. They’ve gone from being 87th in defensive ratings last year to 23rd. It’s like finding a bonus round you didn’t even know existed. And their tempo? Fastest in the country, but somehow they’re still locking teams down. Only two 10-0 runs allowed in 18 games? That’s discipline, folks.
Vanderbilt’s coming off a huge win against Tennessee, but Alabama doesn’t care. They thrive on chaos—they live at warp speed. Turnovers? No biggie when you’re crushing the boards like they are. They’ve got this.
Anyway, this team is worth keeping an eye on. Feels like Alabama is finally clicking. Maybe it’s time to ride the Tide. Thoughts?
Mark Sears, their golden boy, started off the season shooting bricks. A dude known for dropping threes like they’re free candy at Halloween was hitting just 28% from beyond the arc. And turnovers? More than assists—yikes. Felt like watching a bad slot game where the wilds just won’t line up.
But hey, December flipped the script. Since then, Alabama’s been on fire—9 wins out of 10, and Sears is back to being the sniper we know, averaging 39% from three. The team’s defense? Massive upgrade. They’ve gone from being 87th in defensive ratings last year to 23rd. It’s like finding a bonus round you didn’t even know existed. And their tempo? Fastest in the country, but somehow they’re still locking teams down. Only two 10-0 runs allowed in 18 games? That’s discipline, folks.
Vanderbilt’s coming off a huge win against Tennessee, but Alabama doesn’t care. They thrive on chaos—they live at warp speed. Turnovers? No biggie when you’re crushing the boards like they are. They’ve got this.
Anyway, this team is worth keeping an eye on. Feels like Alabama is finally clicking. Maybe it’s time to ride the Tide. Thoughts?
