An eventful and hype-filled off-season finally came to an end last Friday night, when the 25th-ranked Crimson Tide went up to Annapolis, Maryland and defeated the Memphis Tigers 82-70 in the Veteran's Classic. The Tide played an exciting and fun, albeit sloppy, brand of basketball that has been rarely seen around Tuscaloosa in recent years. The good news is that Alabama comes home for their next tilt: a match-up with the Lipscomb Bisons (2-0). Coleman Coliseum should be filled with an anticipation that hasn't filled the air of the cavernous arena in ages, as Avery Johnson's young, fiery club gets set to open up the 2017-18 home slate.
Bama Basketball Breakdown: home opener against Lipscomb sees the return of Collin Sexton
