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Where Alabama ranks in ESPN’s updated Basketball Power Index

Despite a tough loss to Gonzaga, Nate Oats and Alabama still have one of the best resumes in the entire country according to ESPN’s BPI.

[autotag]Nate Oats[/autotag] and the Alabama men’s basketball team are fresh off a 100-90 loss to the Gonzaga Bulldogs this past weekend.

Despite the loss, the Crimson Tide still has one of the best early-season resumes in the entire country,

Now it is time to see how that loss to Gonzaga affected Alabama in the latest update of ESPN’s Basketball Power Index.

According to ESPN, the BPI is a “measure of team strength that is meant to be the best predictor of performance going forward. BPI represents how many points above or below average a team is. Strength of Record (SOR) is a measure of team accomplishment based on how difficult a team’s W-L record is to achieve. Game predictions account for opponent strength, pace of play, site, travel distance, day’s rest, and altitude, and are used to simulate the season 10,000 times to produce season projections. Numbers update daily.”

Here is a breakdown of where Alabama ranks in the BPI.

Turnovers plague Alabama as Gonzaga drops the Tide 100-90

Turnovers cost the Tide as Gonzaga drops Alabama 100-90.

[autotag]Nate Oats[/autotag] and the Alabama men’s basketball team dropped just their second game of the season on Saturday at the hands of No. 15 Gonzaga 100-90.

Scoring was obviously not an issue for the Crimson Tide offense but turnovers once again plagued Alabama.

Despite freshman sensation Brandon Miller dropping an astounding 36 points, Alabama’s 21 turnovers ended up being the difference in the contest.

Alabama’s second-leading scorer Mark Sears also had an off day from the field shooting just 1 of 8 and finishing with five points, around 10 less than his season average.

Gonzaga senior forward Drew Timme was dominant in the paint dropping 29 points and hauling in 10 rebounds.

The Crimson Tide move to 9-2 on the season and will wrap up the non-conference slate next Tuesday when they play host to Jackson State.

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FINAL: Brandon Miller leads Alabama past Memphis 91-88

Alabama takes down Memphis 91-88 to improve to 9-1 on the season.

In what was a back-and-forth contest between two polar opposite teams, [autotag]Nate Oats[/autotag] and the Alabama Crimson Tide were able to outlast Penny Hardaway and the Memphis Tigers, 91-88.

Alabama was led by freshman sensation Brandon Miller who poured in 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. Memphis senior guard Kendric Davis led all scorers with 30.

After a defensive battle in the first half, the two squads caught fire in the second half with both teams dropping 55 points in the final 20 minutes.

Things won’t get any easier for the Tide as they will make the short trip to Birmingham on Saturday to take on No. 15 Gonzaga.

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Everything Nate Oats said following Alabama’s win over No. 1 Houston

Everything Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats said following the Crimson Tide’s 71-65 win over No. 1 Houston.

[autotag]Nate Oats[/autotag] and the Alabama men’s basketball team went on the road on Saturday and took down Kelvin Sampson and the No. 1 ranked Houston Cougars.

Not only did Alabama get the impressive win, but the Tide also had to recover from a 15-point second-half deficit to win the matchup between top-ten teams.

Alabama was led by freshman big man Noah Clowney who tallied 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 blocks.

Star forward Brandon Miller did not have his best game of the season, but the freshman came through in the clutch sinking all six of his free throws in the final minute to seal the victory for the Tide.

Here is everything coach Oats had to say following the monumental win.

Alabama Morning Drive: Can the Tide pull another WR from the portal?

The latest news and notes involving the Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday morning.

Good Thursday morning, Tide fans! Welcome back to another edition of Alabama Morning Drive where we bring you the latest news and notes on the Alabama Crimson Tide.

In today’s edition, we are going to take another trip inside the NCAA transfer portal which now features the 2021 Biletnikoff Award winner, Jordan Addison. Can [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and the Tide haul in yet another coveted receiver from the portal? We will discuss that and also look at hoops target which is also in the portal and is close to making a decision.

So let’s buckle up and get this show on the road.

First…Decision coming for Jarod Lucas…

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Alabama Morning Drive: ‘Bama hoops adds impactful transfer Mark Sears

The latest news and notes involving the Alabama Crimson Tide on Friday morning.

Good Friday morning ladies and gentlemen! Welcome back to another edition of Alabama Morning Drive where we strive to bring you the latest news and notes involving the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Today we are going to look at the addition Alabama men’s basketball made via the NCAA transfer portal, the pair of football players that hit the transfer portal, as well as get you ready for the baseball and softball weekend matchups.

Let’s roll!

First…baseball and softball weekend matchups…

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Ohio Bobcats transfer Mark Sears commits to Alabama MBB

Alabama men’s basketball earned a commitment from Ohio transfer guard Mark Sears

The Crimson Tide earned a commitment from Ohio Bobcats guard Mark Sears, who entered the transfer portal after a solid season with Ohio in 2021-22.

Sears hails from Muscle Shoals, AL, and averaged 19.7 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game in 35 games for the Bobcats as a sophomore. He started in every game during the 2021-22 season.

As a freshman, the 6-1 185-pound Sears averaged 8.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game.

According to 247Sports, Sears is ranked as the No. 8 player available in the NCAA transfer portal.

Alabama head coach Nate Oats definitely filled a need with this transfer addition. The Crimson Tide will lose Jaden Shackelford and Jahvon Quinerly (likely), and Oats says he has a “gut feeling” that freshman JD Davison will go pro, as well. The thing these guys all have in common is that they played guard.

Keon Ellis has not made his intentions clear at this point, while the NBA Draft declaration deadline is set for April 24.

Sears made his transfer destination known via a Twitter post to his account.

With many unknowns still hovering around the Alabama basketball program, it’s good to get some solid news regarding a guy that will for sure be wearing a Crimson uniform in 2022-23.

Stay tuned to Roll Tide Wire for continued updates regarding Alabama hoops.

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