3 things to know about the Alabama Crimson Tide

Kentucky will be looking to bounce back tomorrow against Alabama. What are three of the most important things to know about the opponent?

The No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats host the No. 13 Alabama Crimson Tide tomorrow at Rupp Arena.

Kentucky will be looking to get back on track after falling 75-74 at LSU on Wednesday night. Alabama will be looking for its fourth win in a row after beating Florida 98-93 at home in overtime on Wednesday night.

What are the most important things to know about the Alabama Crimson Tide?

Mark Sears can cause problems

Alabama has one of the best guards in the country in 6-foo-1 senior Mark Sears. 

The native of Muscle Shoals, Alabama leads the Crimson Tide in scoring with 20.4 points per game. He also averages 4.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game and shoots 50.8% from the field as well as 43.9% from 3-point range.

Stopping Sears is almost impossible but slowing him down needs to be a priority for the Wildcats.

Alabama has one of the best offenses in college basketball 

Alabama leads the country in points per game with 91.

The Crimson Tide can flat-out score, they have four players averaging double-figures.

Kentucky's defense has struggled this season, the unit will have its work cut out for it tomorrow.

Alabama has struggled away from home 

Being on the road has disrupted Alabama's rhythm at times this season.

Kentucky, despite having some trouble at Rupp Arena, needs to take care of business at home.

Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. ET and the television broadcast can be found on CBS.