Alabama (MSG), Sat., Nov. 8, 12 Noon, FS-1/ 1050 AM

[Mean Gene]

I know it seems like Bama is hitting every 3 but they are 8/20 from three. Which is very good but hardly lights out. They missed 12 and were still down 8 at the half. This more about the inability of our guards to stick some shots and the inability of our guards to stay in front of their guards defensively.

 

[logen]

Doesn't seem like Sanon is playing bad defense but they are having success going at him

None of the trio are playing anything resembling good defense; not to mention any offense either. Just said Bama guards are ahead 39-8 at the half but it actually is 39-6 according to the ESPN box score. They do have a field goal though, 1-10 from the field.

 

[MJDinkins]

Why is Darling out? I didn't read the whole thread. Sorry if it's in there somewhere.

Calf injury.

 

[redstorm to redmen]

I don't remember that we conceded 53 points in the first half before.

 

[paultzman]

We're allowing 20 three point shots against a mostly 3 point shooting team.......did our guards get the scouting report????

I just don’t think our guards are quick enough to stop a uber quick team like Bama

 

[Rocket]

Disappointing!

Number 5 team better come out intense

Crowd is here for them

Mike Repole on the floor seats watching his ROI not paying off!

 

[Mean Gene]

We defended it decently early on, although 'Bama made a handful of difficult or long shots. The issue is our guards can't stay in front of their guards and it's stretching our defense so to speak. So, the problem becomes twofold.

Agreed 1000% Dink I just posted something similar.

 

[espken]

So they are getting basically 3 shots to our 2. Seems like the Problem

Alabama guards out scoring ours 38-6.
Says it all

 

[NCJohnnie]

Heading home to watch the second half. Who knows, maybe I’ll bring is luck.

 

[matmi03]

Lateral quickness still an issue

 

[SJU61982]

Halftime Boxscore
Down 9, Zuby has been great.
Bama guards killing us.
Sanon, Sellers and Jax have to step up

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Bama could have been called for 10 more fouls than the 16 they got charged with. They are abusing our guys on every rebound, Zuby especially.

Conversely, there was literally no contact on 2 of our 6 fouls.

 

[Mean Gene]

Is it just me or does It seem like offensively our guards are having a hard time figuring out what their roles are?

 

[espken]

Bama could have been called for 10 more fouls than the 16 they got charged with. They are abusing our guys on every rebound, Zuby especially.

Conversely, there was literally no contact on 2 of our 6 fouls.

The 2nd foul they called on Ian was a joke

 

[mm52]

Ugh. 16 fouls on Bama and we're still losing. They're so hard to defend, especially their 3 point shooting. Great early season test.

 

[SJU2000alum15]

Let’s go start the second half on a run!

 

[Marillac2]

We need some inside-out to get three point looks. Let Sanon get a high ball screen and pull up 5-7x.

Mitchell needs to wake up.

Ayo needs to be in 14 minutes this half.

The most valuable player on this poorly constructed roster is Dylan Darling.

 

[ptc666]

Need to come out strong to start the 2nd half; bring back the momentum and get the crowd back into it. Shots have to start falling at some point. Keep attacking and racking up the fouls on Bama. Tire them out and those long threes will start to fall short.

 

[mm52]

Calf injury.

I don't think he would help defend their onslaught.

 

[Mean Gene]

Ugh. 16 fouls on Bama and we're still losing. They're so hard to defend, especially their 3 point shooting. Great early season test.

Let’s hope some of their key guys get into early foul trouble this half

 

[MugCostanza]

We need some inside-out to get three point looks. Let Sanon get a high ball screen and pull up 5-7x.

Mitchell needs to wake up.

Ayo needs to be in 14 minutes this half.

The most valuable player on this poorly constructed roster is Dylan Darling.

Our spacing is too cooked for inside out to work here. Bama won't help off any of our guys that can shoot