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North Carolina forward Leaky Black, left, defends against Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 18 Alabama beats No. 1 North Carolina 103-101 in 4 OTs

By Sean Highkin Nov. 27, 2022 07:13 PM EST

Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) shoots against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Miller leads No. 18 Alabama past No. 12 Michigan State 81-70

By Tim Booth Nov. 25, 2022 12:56 AM EST

Connecticut forward Adama Sanogo, right, shoots over Oregon center Kel'el Ware during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Game 2 (win) at Game 1 (win) 11/26/2022

Nov. 24, 2022 09:12 PM EST

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Ranked teams face tough tests in holiday tournaments

By John Marshall Nov. 22, 2022 04:29 AM EST

Jacksonville State guard Peyton Daniels (13) shoots a 3-point basket over Alabama forward Brandon Miller, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Miller leads No. 18 Alabama past Jacksonville State 104-62

Nov. 18, 2022 11:21 PM EST

Alabama forward Brandon Miller (24) works against South Alabama center Kevin Samuel (21) and guard Owen White (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Miller scores 19 points, No. 18 Alabama beats South Alabama

By Creg Stephenson Nov. 16, 2022 12:25 AM EST

Alabama forward Noah Clowney (15) grabs a rebound during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Longwood, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Freshmen lead No. 20 Alabama past Longwood 75-54 in opener

Nov. 07, 2022 11:32 PM EST

FILE - Alabama head coach Nate Oats watches the action during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt on Feb. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The 20th-ranked Crimson Tide has talent and depth both returning and incoming, but plenty to improve on from a season that crashed to a halt with a first-round NCAA Tournament exit. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
SEC's 6 new men's basketball coaches prepare for a grind

By Dave Skretta Oct. 20, 2022 03:50 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama guard Jahvon Quinerly (13) plays against Vanderbilt during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Feb. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Alabama must replace three of its top four scorers, and No. 2 scorer Quinerly is out for the start of the season recovering from knee surgery. Head coach Nate Oats is hoping to have him back by late December. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
No. 20 Alabama banking on improved defense and better March

By John Zenor Oct. 20, 2022 08:14 AM EDT

Alabama head coach Nate Oats, right, talks with guard JD Davison (3) during the first half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Notre Dame, Friday, March 18, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Alabama signs Ohio transfer point guard Mark Sears

Apr. 12, 2022 02:30 PM EDT

Notre Dame players react on the bench during the first half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Alabama, Friday, March 18, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Notre Dame keeps rolling, beats Alabama 78-64 in 1st round

By Joe Reedy Mar. 18, 2022 06:55 PM EDT

St. Peter's guard Matthew Lee (15) drives past Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr., right, during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Tulane Green Wave 3/21/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

LSU forward Tari Eason (13) battles under the basket with Alabama forward James Rojas in the first half an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Eason keys OT rally for LSU in 80-77 win over No. 25 'Bama

By Bryan Lazare Mar. 05, 2022 03:07 PM EST

Texas A&M guard Aaron Cash celebrates the team's win over Alabama in an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Texas A&M tops No. 25 Alabama 87-71 behind Jackson, Radford

By John Zenor Mar. 02, 2022 09:17 PM EST

Alabama guard Jahvon Quinerly (13), guard Jaden Shackelford (5) and forward Noah Gurley (0) congratulate center Charles Bediako (10) after the took a hard foul during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 24 Alabama routs South Carolina 90-71 after big 1st half

By John Zenor Feb. 26, 2022 08:10 PM EST

Alabama guard Jahvon Quinerly (13) passes the ball in front of Vanderbilt forward Myles Stute (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Quinerly leads No. 24 Alabama to 74-72 win over Vanderbilt

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 22, 2022 11:46 PM EST

LSU forward Tari Eason (13) drives past Georgia's Jaxon Etter (11) during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Baton Rouge, La. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP)
No. 16 Tennessee, No. 23 Arkansas two of SEC's hottest teams

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 18, 2022 03:22 AM EST

Alabama's bench celebrates a 3-point shot during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Quinerly leads No. 25 Alabama past Mississippi State 80-75

Feb. 16, 2022 09:35 PM EST

Auburn forward Jabari Smith looks for a shot as Alabama forward Juwan Gary, right, defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Green Jr. helps No. 1 Auburn rout Alabama 100-81

Feb. 02, 2022 12:05 AM EST

Alabama guard Jahvon Quinerly (13) shoots a 3-pointer over Auburn guard Zep Jasper (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Auburn Tigers 2/1/2022

Feb. 01, 2022 09:22 PM EST