Alabama basketball fans, should you be worried about the offense? That’s the big question after the Crimson Tide’s disappointing 74-64 loss to Ole Miss. Despite being one of the highest-scoring teams in the nation (averaging 89.5 points per game), cracks in their game are starting to show.
Coach Nate Oats isn’t sugarcoating it either—he says the offense is a concern. Tuesday’s game was Alabama’s lowest-scoring performance since the 2023 Sweet 16 loss to San Diego State. Turnovers were a big problem, with 21 giveaways, and they barely made an impact on the offensive boards, scoring just four second-chance points. This is a far cry from their strong performance against Texas A&M last weekend.
Another issue? The three-point game. Alabama is known for its long-range shooting, but they only hit one of nine three-pointers in the second half. If they can’t shoot effectively, they need to dominate the boards and take care of the ball—neither of which happened against Ole Miss.
It’s not full-on panic mode yet, but fans have reason to be uneasy. Saturday’s game at Kentucky will be a big test and could set the tone for the rest of the season. Let’s see if the Tide can clean things up and get back on track.