Avery Johnson's group faces their first real test.
An uneven, yet promising performance in front of a lively Coleman Coliseum crowd was exactly what was needed, and expected, from Alabama's home opening win over Kennesaw State Friday night. However, the Tide doesn't have much time to rest up and continue feeling good about themselves, as they head to Dayton, Ohio to take on the Dayton Flyers. Under coach Archie Miller, the Flyers have become one of the name-brand mid-majors of recent years. They followed up their 2014 Elite Eight Cinderella run with another couple of victories in last season's NCAA Tournament.