Heading into Saturday's SEC opener against Kentucky, Alabama center Noah Williamson had been one of the most disappointing players in the country. I don't say that to be overly negative, but to point out the reality that made his performance against the Wildcats all the more stunning.
Williamson was expected to be a major contributor for the Crimson Tide in the frontcourt this season. He was the Patriot League Player of the Year a season ago and was the first pickup in the Transfer Portal for Nate Oats in the offseason.
But through the non-conference schedule, Williamson had been nothing short of a bust.