georgia has won five games in a row
how will bama defend kentavious caldwell-pope?
Georgia didn't exactly start the season hotter than a pepper pot. The pot has been heating up in the last five games though .Georgia has won each of them. In the old days of SEC basketball the Bulldogs were an afterthought. It was a place where you had a good chance of winning a road game. Georgia's slow start this season revived old memories. The last five games have changed things around though. A different talent level is apparent at Georgia. At Georgia it all starts with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. For the Tide to beat Georgia they will need to keep him from having a career night. KCP is 6-5 and is quick, can jump out of the gym, and can also take it to the basket. The winning streak started after Georgia was humiliated by Florida. Since that time the Dawgs have bean TAM, Auburn, South Carolina, Tennessee, and TAM again. Bama beat TAM, lost to Auburn, and Tennessee. Three of those wins were road games including a nice 68-62 win in Knoxville.
KCP is one of the top five players in the league and will move on to the NBA as soon as possible. Right now he has to be content with shredding SEC defenses. He's been a very consistent player this season. He wears # 1 on his uniform because he thinks he is the best player in the SEC. He might be. He'll be the best all - around player the Tide has faces this season. He has so many moves inside and outside it is just hard to slow him down. He's also one of the best defensive players in the SEC. Most analysts believe he will go out this season and be a mid first round pick. Look for Randolph and Cooper to get the bulk of the work against him. He is a quality player who is almost impossible to shut down. Alabama will try to slow him and hopefully not allow him to have a big night. The matchup between Randolph and KCP may very well be the highlight of the game. Both are around 6-5 and both are splendid athletes. KCP is averaging 17.5 ppg, is shooting a solid 46% from the floor, 80% of his free shots and 39% from downtown. Those are great numbers. He also is the top rebounder with 6.3 per game.
This game may resemble a demolition derby. The pace will be slow, the contact will be brutal, and score should be low. Both teams mirror each other in their offensive attack. Neither team has been explosive on the offensive end so far. Vegas had the over/under at 112. I was thinking maybe 109 so the bookies are expecting an offensive "explosion". Georgia is a 1.5 favorite to win. The Dawgs are on a roll. The Tide is a on a roll as well. For Bama, a win keeps their slim NCAA hopes alive. For the Dogs, a win would help an NIT bid. Alabama is 15-8. They are in third place in the SEC at 7-3. Georgia had a rough start but now stands at 12-11 and is 6-4 in the league. Bama has to finish in the top four of the league or they have no chance in getting an NCAA bid in my opinion.
ESPNU at 8 CST.
Georgia is a slight favorite and should win the game. They have the best player on the floor and play tough defense, not unlike Bama. Even though the score was close with LSU the Tide outplayed them soundly. If Bama can make some three point baskets they will win the game.
how will bama defend kentavious caldwell-pope?
KCP is one of the top five players in the league and will move on to the NBA as soon as possible. Right now he has to be content with shredding SEC defenses. He's been a very consistent player this season. He wears # 1 on his uniform because he thinks he is the best player in the SEC. He might be. He'll be the best all - around player the Tide has faces this season. He has so many moves inside and outside it is just hard to slow him down. He's also one of the best defensive players in the SEC. Most analysts believe he will go out this season and be a mid first round pick. Look for Randolph and Cooper to get the bulk of the work against him. He is a quality player who is almost impossible to shut down. Alabama will try to slow him and hopefully not allow him to have a big night. The matchup between Randolph and KCP may very well be the highlight of the game. Both are around 6-5 and both are splendid athletes. KCP is averaging 17.5 ppg, is shooting a solid 46% from the floor, 80% of his free shots and 39% from downtown. Those are great numbers. He also is the top rebounder with 6.3 per game.
This game may resemble a demolition derby. The pace will be slow, the contact will be brutal, and score should be low. Both teams mirror each other in their offensive attack. Neither team has been explosive on the offensive end so far. Vegas had the over/under at 112. I was thinking maybe 109 so the bookies are expecting an offensive "explosion". Georgia is a 1.5 favorite to win. The Dawgs are on a roll. The Tide is a on a roll as well. For Bama, a win keeps their slim NCAA hopes alive. For the Dogs, a win would help an NIT bid. Alabama is 15-8. They are in third place in the SEC at 7-3. Georgia had a rough start but now stands at 12-11 and is 6-4 in the league. Bama has to finish in the top four of the league or they have no chance in getting an NCAA bid in my opinion.
ESPNU at 8 CST.
Georgia is a slight favorite and should win the game. They have the best player on the floor and play tough defense, not unlike Bama. Even though the score was close with LSU the Tide outplayed them soundly. If Bama can make some three point baskets they will win the game.
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