Alabama Basketball Peaks Without Philon

0:00On March 3rd, Alabama basketball picked up a convincing 100-75 win over Mississippi State, tying their best three-point shooting of the season with 22 makes. The Crimson Tide set at 21 wins and seven losses overall, 11-4 in the southeastern conference with just three regular season games left. Point guard Lavarron Phylone set out due to wear and tear from carrying an injury-plague team all year. The squad showed great depth without him, dishing out 23 assists, their highest in conference play while holding the bulldogs to. 38% shooting and winning the rebound battle by 12. Coach Nate Oates noted how well the ball moved in the victory. Several teammates stepped up big time. LaTrell Wrightsell Jr. led with 18 points and five assists, including four threes after shaking off early season injuries. Taylor Bolbowin added 10 points in six rebounds in his most minutes since mid-January, building back from hand and leg issues.

1:00Jalil Bataya also logged 20 minutes, his highest since early January following a foot injury. Oates praised the confidence in his full rotation, especially with returning players gaining reps. This health boost comes at a perfect time heading into Tennessee this weekend in the southeastern conference tournament. With Phylone resting, Alabama looks prime to peak for March madness, proving they have the pieces to go deep no matter who's leading the charge. 8. The Phylone resting, Alabama looks prime to peak for March madness, proving they have the pieces to go deep no matter who's leading the charge.