Primer for the Puerto Rico Tip-Off

[BamaBeta]

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What does this tournament mean for Alabama and the SEC?

With a championship in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off, Alabama would make a statement about its program and conference. The Crimson Tide lost six of their first 11 games last season. A late run that resulted in 12 conference victories wasn't enough for a tourney bid. Bama is trying to avoid a similar scenario this time around. A title here would be a sign that it's building off last season's finish and not reliving its sluggish beginning.

Medcalf also has some big expectations for Alabama's chances in the tournament. His predictions:

Round 1
Temple 76, Western Michigan 63
Purdue 68, Iona 64
Alabama 69, Maryland 60
Wichita State 70, Colorado 59
Round 2 (winner's bracket)
Temple 66, Purdue 63
Alabama 64, Wichita State 57

Championship game
Alabama 71, Temple 68

 

[BAMAccounting10]

There are some strong teams in this tournament. Heres to our boys in Crimson making a strong showing!! Lets go out and get a W against UMD. ROLL TIDE

 

[BamaMTA06]

This Purdue/Iona game is a good one. There is some good 3 pt shooting in this game.

 

[37bamagreats55]

This Purdue/Iona game is a good one. There is some good 3 pt shooting in this game.

Bama fans aren't familiar with this . What is this "good" 3-point shooting you speak of?
Hopefully we'll be much improved in this facet this year and loosen up opposing "D's" with some decent perimeter shooting.