Last season’s Battle in Seattle left a sour taste in Gonzaga’s mouth. This Battle in Birmingham matchup is all about revenge and moving up the NCAA Tournament seeding ladder. A #2 seed could be in play with a win for the Zags.
Here is what Alabama’s head coach Nate Oats has to say about the premier program in Gonzaga and the looming Top-15 matchup. Sounds like the Tide will be zeroing in on Drew Timme and not will be giving him any breathing room.
This game will be a fast-paced, up-and-down matchup. Alabama is averaging 83.