Alabama Faces Trap at Georgia, Oats Warns

0:00On March 3rd, number 16, Alabama has turned into one of the hottest teams in College Basketball. After starting conference play at four wins and four losses, the Crimson Tide ripped off eight straight victories to clinch a double buy in the SEC, Tournament. That streak includes a gritty road comeback at Tennessee last Saturday. Now with just two regular season games left, coach Nate Oates knows they cannot let up. Oates stressed the knee for mental focus during his Monday press conference. He called the upcoming road game at Georgia, a classic trap that an immature team might overlook after such a big win. Georgia has quietly built a strong season with 20 regular season wins already. There are six time reaching that mark in program history. They play fast on both ends, force the second most turnovers in the SEC and leave the nation in blocks per game. Alabama's transition defense will face a real test, especially coming off another signature victory. Oates pointed out patterns from earlier losses after beating teams like Saint-Johnns in Illinois,

1:02urging his players to stay locked in for what? Analytics predict will be a close one-possession battle.