One of Alabama's biggest problems against Vanderbilt, according to head coach Nate Oats, was playing selfishly.
Nate Oats had plenty of excuses he could have latched onto to explain Alabama's six-point road loss to unbeaten Vanderbilt.
Alabama was without starting center Aiden Sherrell, who, in his sophomore season, has emerged as one of the nation's top shot blockers. His absence was felt, with Vanderbilt's guards never being deterred from getting to and finishing at the rim.
Star guard Labaron Philon exited the game with 16:06 remaining and never returned.