Before Alabama's biggest basketball game, the insults will be flying
In the 15 minutes before Alabama makes its first Final Four appearance in school history, there probably won’t be many warm and fuzzy moments in the locker room
By DAVID BRANDT
Published - Apr 05, 2024, 06:42 PM ET
Last Updated - Apr 05, 2024, 06:43 PM EDT
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — In the 15 minutes before Alabama makes its first Final Four appearance in school history on Saturday, there probably won't be many warm and fuzzy moments in the locker room.
Instead, there will be insults. Lots of them.
One of the most important jobs during the Crimson Tide's unexpected run in March Madness has fallen to Aaron Hepp, the athletic program's director of creative content. During the NCAA Tournament, he's spent four to five hours before each game splicing together disparaging remarks from basketball commentators, who don't believe Alabama is ready for prime time.
They haven't been hard to find.
