Jabari Parker and the Duke Blue Devils play the Alabama Crimson Tide on Wednesday. Tipoff is at 9:30 p.m. ET. Links for the live radio broadcast and the live stream are provided below.
Duke fresman Jabari Parker continues to make a case for the No. 1 spot in the 2014 NBA draft. The forward is averaging 23.0 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.8 blocks per game. His last effort helped push Duke to 5-1 after a 91-90 win on Sunday against Vermont; Parker had 26 points and nine rebounds.
Parker is expected to go high, if not first, in the draft. He realizes the expectations, along with playing for Duke, puts all eyes on him and his teammates.
"Every team is going to face us like we're the best, because on paper it says that and across our chests it says that," Parker said, via ESPN. "We just have to be prepared to treat teams, every time, to be competitors and be the best that we can be because they're not going to shy up on us."
Rodney Hood has emerged as another scoring option for Duke. The sophomore's 21.8 points per game is inching his name up higher on the draft board and alleviates some of the defensive pressure on Parker.
Alabama, meanwhile, is 3-1 behind the scoring of guard Trevor Releford. The senior is putting up 18 points per game. The Crimson Tide is playing in its first game since Nov. 19 and, as ESPN reports, is excited to play in the Big Apple
"Madison Square Garden is one of the most famous arenas in the country," Alabama coach Anthony Grant said. "Any time you get a chance to play there it's a privilege and an honor. We're excited to have a chance to go back and compete at that arena."
Watch the live stream HERE, or listen to the live radio broadcast HERE and HERE (DUKE).
