Bama Mens Basketball Prepare For Purdue: Sure to Be a Hard Fought Battle

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

After an amazing start to this season, there can be little doubt as to Tide fans satisfaction with Coach Anthony Grant. He has already whipped the Tide into shape and producing performances that can make "Every Bama Man" proud. The Tide would start the season after a grueling 18-14 season last year. 

6-2, Already the Crimson Tide has posted wins over Jackson State, Providence, Baylor, Michigan, North Florida, and most recently, LA Monroe. With an impressive start to the season the Tide and its fans look to the next confrontation: Purdue. Coming in to Tuscaloosa, the Boilermakers are an impressive 7-0.

If Alabama is to win this match-up they need to use the off-time before the game wisely. Preparing to defend key players like JaJuan Johnson and Chris Kramer will be key in this game. Johnson comes into this match up with a FG% of .507 and Kramer with .593. 

Also, if they are to win they must win the ever-important rebound battle. As in any game this will be vital to either sides success, or lack thereof.

If Alabama wants to show up and further impress the Tide nation JaMychal Green, Mikhail Torrance, and Anthony Brock must have great nights. Up to this point we have seen the three seniors put up some impressive numbers. Green averages 32 points per game, Torrance averaging 26, and Brock averaging just under 26. 

If the Tide hopes to extend their record to 7-3, then they must show up ready to play; as you can bet Purdue will. 

Tip-off will begin at 8:00 CST. The game will be televised on ESPN2 so be sure to tune in.

Check Back after the game for a complete analysis from the student section.