After averaging 14.3 points and 4.3 rebounds through the first four games, Hays is out for the season because of a knee injury. Walker, who replaced Hays in the starting lineup, averaged 8.1 points and 5.6 rebounds in 14 games before having to undergo surgery Thursday. Hays has a stress fracture in his left shin, and it is expected to sideline him three to five weeks. Alabama Coach Mark Gottfried said the injuries have forced the Crimson Tide to rethink its style of play and possibly go more up-tempo. But Gottfried said it's hard to make too many changes in January with a young team.
Players get comfortable playing certain places on the floor and running a certain offense.
They're not a great team by any means. We just did not compete tonight. Arkansas Coach Nolan Richardson didn't take offense at Harrick's comments. In fact, Richardson said he agreed with Harrick's assessment. People thought I was supposed to get angry, but he told the truth.