By. Brett Greenberg
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama Men's Wheelchair basketball team has a quick turn around this week.
Coming off two games last weekend, the Tide look to add three mores wins to their record when they take on three worthy opponents this weekend when they host the Bama by Distance Classic.
With only one week to prepare, Coach Burttram and Coach Burns do not have time to waste.
“When you’re going through these drills in practice this week, treat it as a real game and as if someone is coming to block your shot or defending you in a real game," said Ford Burttram, head coach of the Crimson Tide.
Practice this week has been a balance between intense drills and more relaxed fundamentals practice because the team is coming off two games and heading into three more.
The team has had a certain energy around them. A type of energy that was not as evident earlier in the year. The players and coaches are excited about the opportunity that has presented itself this weekend.
The final weekend tournament before the NWBA National Championships in Wichita, Kansas where the tide look to add another trophy.
Each of three games the Tide have this weekend presents them with a new game plan.
“UT-Arlington likes the top of key shot,” said Sean Burns, assistant coach of the Crimson tide.
The team has is well aware of the threat UT-Arlington poses to them. They are a long, athletic team has that has knock down shooters from all around the perimeter. Not to mention, this team is one of the few to beat Alabama this year.
Illinois is a team that has progressed through out the year and is looking to avenge their earlier loss 82-54 to this Alabama squad back in November.
Auburn is a rivalry matchup and anything can happen in a rivalry game. That said, the Crimson Tide have beaten the Auburn Tigers three times in three games and are looking for the four game sweep.
Schedule:
Friday March 6th @ 7 p.m vs. UT-Arlington
Saturday @ 1 p.m. vs. Illinois
Saturday @ 5 p.m. vs. Auburn
*ALL GAMES WILL BE PLAYED AT STRAN-HARDIN ARENA (410 Peter Bryce Boulevard, Tuscaloosa Al. 35401*
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