The 2018 Charleston Classic tournament field included at least three teams who are likely resume builders this season. Alabama basketball lost to one of them, Northeastern, in its opening game. The other two, Purdue and Virginia Tech moved to the winners bracket, ending the Tide’s chances for an early tourney-building win.
Instead of the Boilermakers or the Hokies, the Crimson Tide beat Ball State on Friday and beat Wichita State, Sunday afternoon, 90-86. For Alabama basketball fans just getting up to speed on the 2018-19 season, the Shockers are in a major roster rebuild this season. Still, after the Tide failed to even compete in its opening game loss to Northeastern, the two wins were almost a must.