I watched the game but didn't have the energy to participate in the game thread...
A few frustrations during the game but the team looked well finishing (except for Randolph's foul at about 4.5 seconds to go; maybe he just wanted the chance to hit two more free throws himself
). I agree with others that the chemistry seems much better than last year. There were good passes made by the guards and by the high post player to the low post.
Randolph played good defense during the late stages of the game when he was assigned to stick to Sinclair and deny him the ball as much as possible. I don't know why Hale was on the bench for so long but he was out of the game during the stretch that WCU went on their run.
This was my first look at the new players. Kessens is bigger than I was expecting; still not a bruiser but he is not thin.
Tarrant played really well; don't know if this will be a regular thing but I hope so.
Coleman hit a big shot late in the game and he was in the game during some crucial times which means Coach Grant trusts him and he is getting good experience early.
Norris played pretty well but looked a little uncomfortable at times. He made some good plays including an assist to the post player; he will likely make big steps in improving his play as the season progresses.
I didn't get much a feel for Mitchell but I think he just needs time.
I'm still worried that Bama will struggle against teams that have size and talent inside but I see improvement with the addition of Kessens and maybe Norris as well.
