Ball screens will be central to LSU’s attack. With standout guards capable of breaking down defenses, the Tigers aim to exploit Alabama’s switches and create opportunities for open shots or driving lanes. The pick-and-roll action is expected to test Alabama’s ability to communicate and rotate defensively, an area where the Tide has shown vulnerability in past matchups.
On the boards, LSU plans to assert its physicality. The Tigers rank among the SEC’s best in offensive rebounding, with big men like Daimion Collins and Jalen Reed poised to crash the glass. Securing second-chance points will not only boost LSU’s scoring but also limit Alabama’s transition game—a key weapon in the Tide’s arsenal.
With both teams vying for conference supremacy, the battle in Baton Rouge promises to be a chess match of tactics and execution. If LSU can execute its “Xs and Oats” approach, it might just spell trouble for Alabama.
