a dozen full games this season, and I watched them live at the SEC Tournament. Here are some early thoughts. They are what you think they are offensively. It is a new age style that consists of 99% three-pointers and shots at the basket. Mid-range jumpers are out of the equation. They shot well for much of the year, but went through a bad slump towards the end. The looked like a tired team. They lost three of four, and four of six down the stretch, and were competitive twice against Florida, and Tennessee. The Charleston game Friday is the first time they have shot well in a while making 13 of 23 three's. They reverted against Grand Canyon. They made 8 of 31 three's. Take Mark Sears out of the equation, and it was 3 of 20. Bama could be getting more Sears dependent. He is their R.J. Davis, and is one of the top guards in the country.
It doesn't matter how low they shoot, they will not forsake the game plan. Don't be surprised to see 30 three-pointers. There will be lots of dribble penetration then kicks to shooters. I don't think they have an answer for Armando Bacot. The posts are not big and physical. That means much like in the Michigan State game, the double teams may come. The Tar Heels were ready for it, so they should be prepared for any traps Alabama comes with.
It doesn't matter how low they shoot, they will not forsake the game plan. Don't be surprised to see 30 three-pointers. There will be lots of dribble penetration then kicks to shooters. I don't think they have an answer for Armando Bacot. The posts are not big and physical. That means much like in the Michigan State game, the double teams may come. The Tar Heels were ready for it, so they should be prepared for any traps Alabama comes with.
