The Alabama Crimson Tide entered Saturday's contest with the No. 4 Baylor Bears coming off its worst regular season loss in the KenPom Era. The Tide shook off Tuesday's lackluster effort and brought the fight to the defending national champions.
After a massive win to start SEC play at home last week against Tennessee, things don't get much easier for the Crimson Tide tomorrow night with a difficult road test at Florida.
Jacksonville State held strong early with Alabama, but massive momentum swings with Keon Ellis and Charles Bediako boosted the Crimson Tide to decisive victory.
Last week's win over Gonzaga was Alabama basketball's biggest win yet this season. With an outstanding performance coming from Alabama's starting five, their future is looking very bright.
The Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball team defeated the visiting Oakland Golden Grizzlies by a score of 86 to 59 at Coleman Coliseum on Friday night.
Just before tip-off, Alabama honored the late Luke “Fluffapotamus” Ratliff by presenting his mom Pam with a plaque and by dedicating the seat the super fan sat in to his memory.
Ratliff passed away in March due to complications from COVID-19 after attending nearly every game – home and away- that the basketball team played during his years as an Alabama student.
“He was more than just a fan,” Oats said. “He was a part of us. It felt like he was a part of the program.”