Bama Game Thread: The Season Begins - MBB: Bama vs UNC Asheville - 11.4 - ESPNU - 8p CST

[BamaNation]

MBB: Alabama dominates UNC-Asheville in opening game of the 2024-25 campaign

In a commanding season opener, the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide dismantled the UNC Asheville Bulldogs with a decisive 110-54 victory at Coleman Coliseum on Monday night. This performance set a formid…

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[BAMARICH]

Agree that Philon very well may jump after this year. At this point I'd say there's a greater chance he goes than Reid. One of the best things about Sherrell is that a lot of his minutes will be vs. bench players on opposing teams. He's good enough to be a front-line starter and would be for a lot of other teams, but his confidence will grow quicker being used this way. Amazing first night out for UA!

 

[cdub55]

Agree that Philon very well may jump after this year. At this point I'd say there's a greater chance he goes than Reid. One of the best things about Sherrell is that a lot of his minutes will be vs. bench players on opposing teams. He's good enough to be a front-line starter and would be for a lot of other teams, but his confidence will grow quicker being used this way. Amazing first night out for UA!

Philon has a Ja Morant'esque feel to his game. I've followed him since his Junior year at Baker. He led the country in scoring that year at over 40 points a game. The kid can fill it up!

 

[BAMARICH]

Philon has a Ja Morant'esque feel to his game. I've followed him since his Junior year at Baker. He led the country in scoring that year at over 40 points a game. The kid can fill it up!

You don't score 40 per night in any state or league without knowing how to utilize your body and create shots. Back in the summer, I didn't see that ability in his game, but it's been apparent in watching the 3 games thus far. Beyond impressed with his game.