Levi Randolph is the glue...
Let me get straight to the point. Alabama isn't going to win many games against quality opponents without Levi Randolph on the floor. After having a tremendous summer and seeing his outside shooting soar the junior injured his knee. No one really knows how long Levi is going to be on the sideline. Alabama's official sports website state he would be out "several weeks" and didn't elaborate further. It could very well be that Levi's season is over. Let's say several is 8 weeks. You then have to add some time to get back in shape and scrape off the rust. There is a lot of soul searching going on about the potential of a red shirt season if this injury goes beyond a month.
Randolph lives in the gym. What would Alabama lose if Levi can't play. 30 minutes a game, 8 points, over 4 rebounds, a world of experience, and the most dependable player that Grant can put on the floor. Trevor Releford is the heart and sould of the team, but Randolph is the glue that keeps the team together in my opinion. He reminds me of T.R. Dunn. Dunn always made the big shot, got the traffic rebound, and seemingly found every loose ball. Who does that sound like? I've got a lot of inside sources about Alabama basketball and I can't get any information about the injury. Weeks sounds serious. But it could cautious as well. When got a call from an ex-player telling me about the injury it made me sick. Such a great kid doesn't deserve this. Will Anthony ever catch a break? I had us at fourth in the SEC before the injury. That will be almost impossible without Levi. My main fear at this point is that we'll have such a miserable pre-SEC season we won't make the NCAA. Without Randolph and making the NCAA would be one great job. Obasahan and Algie Key will get a lot of increased time. Key is a great athlete. He has the hops to help around the basket. Retin is ready to show just ho good he has become. How bad is this for Bama? Worse than losing Tony Mitchell.
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