Well, maybe we got a little bit ahead of ourselves after the resounding win over Michigan State, huh? Humble pie never goes down well, but it can absolutely be a needed experience, and the Alabama Crimson Tide (5-1; Kenpom: 14; T-Rank: 18) is probably much better off for it after getting beat by the 20th-ranked UConn Huskies 82-67 Friday night. I thought the biggest difference in that game compared to the prior five was just how much more physical UConn was than Alabama. They brought tough ball pressure and defended passing lanes at an expert level, making their halfcourt defense nearly impenetrable for a team that relies so heavily on drive-and-kick tendencies.
Bama Basketball Breakdown: #1 North Carolina
