Alabama Basketball's Costly Substitution Mix-Up

0:00On March 6th, Alabama basketball fell to Georgia 98 to 88 on Tuesday 9th. In a bizarre twist late in the first half, with under a minute left, the Crimson Tide hit the court with just four players after a timeout. Coach Nate Oates called it a simple substitution mix-up that left them shorthanded. The trouble started when a player with four fouls came out and a replacement went in. Another teammate mistakenly stepped off the floor, thinking he wasn't part of the new lineup. Officials didn't notice right away, giving Alabama a temporary five-on-four edge for Georgia. Oates stressed the knee for clear communication on the floor to avoid these errors. He's right, those small mistakes can cost gains, especially in a tight SEC matchup where Georgia held a four-point lead at the break. Luckily for Alabama, Georgia couldn't capitalize, fumbling the ball and calling another timeout. The Bulldog still pulled ahead, with a three-pointer, to end the half-up by seven. Alabama sits at 22 wins and eight losses overall, 12-5 in conference play.

1:02They host rival Auburn on Saturday at 7.30pm, central time on ESPN2, looking to bounce back strong. Alabama sits at 22 wins and eight losses overall, 12-5 in conference play. They host rival Auburn on Saturday at 7.30pm, central time on ESPN2, looking to bounce back strong. Alabama sits at 22 wins and eight losses overall, 12-5 in conference play.