With the New Year once again drawing near, and with it, the start of conference play in the SEC, Alabama finds itself in a familiar position. At 4-3 against a strong non-conference schedule, the Tide would likely find itself hosting an NIT game if the season would have concluded yesterday. Feel the excitement. After what appeared to be a potential turning point to the season with a second half comeback win over Furman last Tuesday, the Tide fell victim to another strong mid-major at home in the month of December, an annual tradition that rivals picking out a Christmas tree, or making eggnog with your grandmother.
Bama Basketball Breakdown & Game Thread: East Tennessee State
