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Alabama Basketball Turns Heads, Takes Country By Storm

Turning heads, Alabama basketball looks to finish the season with statement wins.

Robert James Nealon

Feb 15, 2018

The University of Alabama

Alabama Basketball Turns Heads, Takes Country By Storm

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Alabama basketball is sending a message throughout the country, that message being, they are no team to underestimate. The Alabama Crimson Tide making the NIT tournament the past two seasons are in the driver’s seat to get their bid for the big dance, March Madness.

The Alabama Crimson Tide (17-9, 8-5 SEC) is coming off their biggest win in program history against #15 ranked Tennessee, 78-50. Alabama, when playing ranked teams looks unstoppable, however they show inconsistency against unranked opponents. The Tide sits at 5-1 against ranked opponents, and 12-8 against unranked opponents.

Having one of the strongest resumes in the country with winning five games against top-25 teams, the Crimson Tide accomplished something for the first time in school history. Finally getting their Mojo the second half of the season, the Crimson Tide is still sitting outside the top-25.

Beating LSU 80-65, the success continues and proves they can play with anyone, anywhere.

Donta Hall, junior forward, has been the guy the past several games. Grabbing back-to-back player of the game awards, Hall is starting to use his size and speed to dominate down low and get rebounds. Hall captured his 60^th dunk of the season in Alabama’s win over LSU.

Heading into a tough stretch for the Tide, playing Kentucky and #10 Auburn back-to-back next, Hall will have to be a big factor. If Alabama pulls off wins, it will almost solidify their argument being in March Madness.

Not having made the tournament since 2012, the Crimson Tide looks to change that this year. Projected a #7 seed, they are predicted to play #10 Houston in Charlotte.

Alabama prides itself in athletics, the Crimson Tide’s continued success in basketball has taken the country by storm. Coach Avery Johnson in his third year as the head coach is starting to build the team the way he wanted. As Coleman Coliseum continues to sellout, and deliver exciting atmospheres, the young stars of Tuscaloosa look to cement their names in the history books.

Heading into one of the toughest stretches to finish the season, playing two ranked teams and the SEC top dog Auburn, the Crimson Tide looks to secure their spot in the NCAA Tournament.

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