Collin Sexton headlined an impressive freshman class as Alabama defeated Lipscomb in their home opener.
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Alabama head coach Avery Johnson yells instruction to his team during Bama's season opening win over Lipscomb during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama head coach Avery Johnson watches as his team defeats Lipscomb during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama head coach Avery Johnson gives a sign of approval during the Crimson Tide's season opening win over Lipscomb during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama forward Donta Hall (0) hammers a dunk over Lipscomb forward Matt Rose (12) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Dazon Ingram (12) throws down a dunk against Lipscomb forward Matt Rose (12) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Dazon Ingram (12) throws down a dunk against Lipscomb forward Matt Rose (12) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama forward Donta Hall (0) hammers a dunk against Lipscomb during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Avery Johnson Jr. (5) penetrates and gets off a shot in the lane against Lipscomb forward Matt Rose (12) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) brings the ball up court against Lipscomb during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

A Bama fan lets a Lipscomb player know what he thinks about a hard foul committed on Alabama guard Dazon Ingram (12) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Herb Jones (10) steals the ball from Lipscomb guard Kenny Cooper during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Herb Jones (10) gets a ball away from Lipscomb guard Kenny Cooper during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) guards Lipscomb guard Kenny Cooper during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama forward Galin Smith (30) attempts to rebound against Lipscomb during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) puts a close guard on Lipscomb guard Garrison Mathews (24) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) beats a pair of Lipscomb defenders on his way to the basket during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama forward Alex Reese (3) guards Lipscomb guard Andrew Fleming (15) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) makes his debut for the Crimson Tide against Lipscomb during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Dazon Ingram (12) works the ball to another player over Lipscomb forward Rob Marberry (0) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama forward Galin Smith (30) and Alabama forward Alex Reese (3) combine to defend a shot by Lipscomb guard Andrew Fleming (15) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama forward Alex Reese (3) makes an outlet pass after grabbing a rebound against Lipscomb during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Herb Jones (10) and Alabama guard Avery Johnson Jr. (5) work to defend Lipscomb guard Garrison Mathews (24) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Herb Jones (10) tries to make a steal against Lipscomb guard Garrison Mathews (24) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Lipscomb guard Garrison Mathews (24) looks for a rebound against Alabama forward Galin Smith (30) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Lawson Schaffer (24) gets a shot off over Lipscomb guard Michael Buckland (3) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard John Petty (23) lofts a three point shot against Lipscomb during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Herb Jones (10) passes to the low post to Alabama center Daniel Giddens (4) who is guarded by Lipscomb center George Brammeier (55) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard John Petty (23) drives to the baseline against Lipscomb guard Michael Buckland (3) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) makes his season debut against Lipscomb during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) works the ball against Lipscomb during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) drives into the middle of the Lipscomb defense during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard John Petty (23) grabs a rebound with Alabama forward Alex Reese (3) as they play against Lipscomb during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Avery Johnson Jr. (5) lofts a runner over Lipscomb guard Kenny Cooper during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Lipscomb guard Garrison Mathews (24) commits a hard foul on Alabama guard Dazon Ingram (12) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Lipscomb guard Garrison Mathews (24) commits a hard foul on Alabama guard Dazon Ingram (12) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Lipscomb guard Garrison Mathews (24) commits a hard foul on Alabama guard Dazon Ingram (12) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama forward Alex Reese (3) watches with delight after a ball he tipped from the lane goes in over Lipscomb guard Garrison Mathews (24) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard John Petty (23) lofts a three point shot over Lipscomb guard Michael Buckland (3) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Lipscomb forward Rob Marberry (0) and Lipscomb forward Eli Pepper (22) foul Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) as he drives to the basket during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Lipscomb forward Rob Marberry (0) and Lipscomb forward Eli Pepper (22) foul Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) as he drives to the basket during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Herb Jones (10) shoots over Lipscomb forward Rob Marberry (0) and Lipscomb guard Aaron Korn (23) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) takes a three point shot against Lipscomb during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) drives around Lipscomb guard Kenny Cooper during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) flies along the baseline against Lipscomb during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) flies along the baseline against Lipscomb during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Dazon Ingram (12) drives against Lipscomb forward Matt Rose (12) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Dazon Ingram (12) drives and shoots over Lipscomb forward Matt Rose (12) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard John Petty (23) breaks free for a dunk against Lipscomb during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama forward Galin Smith (30) lofts a shot over Lipscomb forward Rob Marberry (0) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Herb Jones (10) drives to the basket and shoots against Lipscomb during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Dazon Ingram (12) gets a breakaway dunk wiht Lipscomb forward Eli Pepper (22) trailing during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Dazon Ingram (12) gets a breakaway dunk wiht Lipscomb forward Eli Pepper (22) trailing during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama forward Donta Hall (0) follows on a shot against Lipscomb during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Dazon Ingram (12) shoots over Lipscomb forward Rob Marberry (0) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) goes to the basket past Lipscomb guard Garrison Mathews (24) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Lawson Schaffer (24) goes to the basket against Lipscomb guard Garrison Mathews (24) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Dazon Ingram (12) drives past Lipscomb forward Eli Pepper (22) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama guard Dazon Ingram (12) drives past Lipscomb forward Eli Pepper (22) during the Alabama men's home opener in Coleman Coliseum Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]