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Alabama Basketball: 2017-18 Crimson Tide season preview

By Brad Cavallaro

NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 10: Avery Johnson the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide gives instructions to his team in the game against the Ole Miss Rebels during the second round of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 10, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 10: Avery Johnson the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide gives instructions to his team in the game against the Ole Miss Rebels during the second round of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 10, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – MARCH 10: Avery Johnson the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide gives instructions to his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the quarterfinals of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 10, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – MARCH 10: Avery Johnson the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide gives instructions to his team against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the quarterfinals of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 10, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Overview

When analyzing the Alabama roster, it looks like the two big-man line-up will be a thing of the past. Johnson should slide Braxton Key to power forward in order to play a better offensive lineup. By playing Key, Ingram, and Sexton at the same time, Alabama will be much tougher to guard since all three players can create offense for themselves and for others. When you throw in a great shooter like Petty and a defensive minded big man like Hall, you have created a balanced lineup that should excel both offensively and defensively.

The Crimson Tide will no longer flaunt a dominant defense and a huge rebounding margin, but they should be able to remain competitive in both areas. By improving offensively and remaining competent defensively, the Crimson Tide will have a much more balanced team that could make noise in March. Alabama looks poised for a top four finish in the SEC and for a long awaited return to the NCAA Tournament.

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