PRESEASON Basketball Thread

[pmull]

We open with two games in Tuscaloosa. The first game is against Stillman and the second is against the winner of the Georgia State vs McNeese State. The third round is in New York where we should play Duke. The winner will play the winner of the Arizona vs Rutgers game and the losers play in the consolation game.

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[Marshal Dillon]

great info. I would love to see us play Duke. That will be a huge test of Tide basketball and our progress or lack thereof. Can not wait. If Nick Jacobs is healthy, I expect him to be an impact player.


 

[pmull]

I renanamed this thread so we can post preseason notes, comments and misc basketball discussion here.

A few comments to get started:

1. Basketball practice starts Friday. This is about three weeks earlier than in past years. I am not sure why but this should help our young guys.

2. Our three 2014 UA men's basketball verbal commits, PG Justin Coleman (Wenonah HS, AL), SG Devin Mitchell (Collins HS, GA) and SF Riley Norris (Albertville HS, AL), are scheduled to visit Tuscaloosa for the Ole Miss-Alabama game this weekend.

[2Stater]

Anyone heard anything about how Jacobs shoulder is doing?

[pmull]

Anyone heard anything about how Jacobs shoulder is doing?

Cecil Hurt said a few weeks ago the injury was minor and he will be good to go this season. He was seen with a arm in a sling and the rumor got started kind of like AJ wearing a boot before the VT game.

[2Stater]

Anyone heard anything about how Jacobs shoulder is doing?

Cecil Hurt said a few weeks ago the injury was minor and he will be good to go this season. He was seen with a arm in a sling and the rumor got started kind of like AJ wearing a boot before the VT game.

It would be great if he could start practice with the others.

[cbbama99]

I really like the potential of a game with Duke at MSG. How many starters to we have returning this season?

[pmull]

I really like the potential of a game with Duke at MSG. How many starters to we have returning this season?

We have a good group coming back. Three starters return. I excited about this years team. We have three new comers that should help out the vets.

[Marshal Dillon]

I really like the potential of a game with Duke at MSG. How many starters to we have returning this season?

We have a good group coming back. Three starters return. I excited about this years team. We have three new comers that should help out the vets.

Me, too. I am excited about Nick Jacobs, Randolph, Releford, Obasahan, our frosh players, and others on the team.


 

[pmull]

Basketball practice has offically started.

The 2013-14 Alabama men's basketball season is officially underway as the team held its first two practices of the year at Coleman Coliseum.

The Crimson Tide's first official practice was held on Saturday, Sept. 28, with the second session of the new season on Monday afternoon in the basketball practice facility.

New NCAA rules for this season moved the start of team practice earlier in the fall - from 30 days prior to the first game of the season to 42 days. The Crimson Tide's first game will be on Nov. 8 in Dallas, Texas against Oklahoma.

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[pmull]

Here is an update on a couple of former Bama players:

JaMychal Green has been signed by the Clippers and is fighting to get a roster spot. Click here for link

Buck Johnson to oversee athlectics for Birmingham City Schools. Buck was a great college player for Bama under Wimp Sanderson. Click here for link

[Marshal Dillon]

Here is an update on a couple of former Bama players:

JaMychal Green has been signed by the Clippers and is fighting to get a roster spot. Click here for link

Buck Johnson to oversee athlectics for Birmingham City Schools. Buck was a great college player for Bama under Wimp Sanderson. Click here for link

Great info thanks for the update. Buck Johnson was GREAT at Bama. He was a small forward but he was a great inside player.


 

[Jamos]

Anyone heard anything about how Jacobs shoulder is doing?

I listened to Chris Stewart's talk show today and the were duscussing the baskeball team. They said the first practice went very well and up tempo. There was nothing mentioned about any injuries. They did talk about the two transfers that have to sit out this year and was very impressed with their game. They felt like having to practice against them will help a lot in team preparation.

I received my invite to a team practice and dinner with the team yesterday, October 22nd, I'm really looking forward to it.

[Marshal Dillon]

Anyone heard anything about how Jacobs shoulder is doing?

I listened to Chris Stewart's talk show today and the were duscussing the baskeball team. They said the first practice went very well and up tempo. There was nothing mentioned about any injuries. They did talk about the two transfers that have to sit out this year and was very impressed with their game. They felt like having to practice against them will help a lot in team preparation.

I received my invite to a team practice and dinner with the team yesterday, October 22nd, I'm really looking forward to it.

 

[pmull]

Coach Antony Grant interview with AL.com. It looks like Jacobs is good to go. He mentions Jacobs playing his natural power forward rather than center and Cooper playing small forward rather than power forward. I think this helps both players. Jacobs is in great shape this year and has dropped 25-30 lbs.

Junior Rodney Cooper will play more of a small forward role after playing power forward a year ago. Junior Levi Randolph could play "any of the three perimeter positions," Grant said.

Then there's junior Nick Jacobs.

Expect to see him more at his natural power forward position after transforming his body in the offseason.

Grant estimates he lost between 25-30 pounds and is much more mobile on the floor.

"I think he's made a commitment physically to get himself where he needs to be to help our team and do what he's capable of doing," Grant said.

The Tide will also get junior Carl Engstrom back at full strength after tearing both his ACL and MCL. The 7-foot-1 center was starting before the early-season injury a year ago. Grant said his recovery moved faster than expected and he was fully cleared over the summer.

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