It’s no surprise to see Alabama’s offense ranked among the best in the country. It’s been that way since Nate Oats flipped the style and perception of basketball in Tuscaloosa, bringing a fast-paced and high-scoring brand to the Crimson Tide.
This year, Oats has the league’s leading scorer in his backcourt again, and Alabama averaged 94.7 points per game in non-conference play. The Tide also has the third-most efficient offense in college basketball, behind Purdue and Illinois.
Alabama enters conference play ranking third nationally in a couple of other categories, too: threes and blocks.