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Ben Smith places an artistic rendering during a memorial for Luke Ratliff on the steps of Coleman Coliseum on Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Health officials in Indiana said Saturday they are investigating whether anyone was exposed to COVID-19 by Alabama residents following Friday night’s death of Ratliff, a Crimson Tide fan who was in Indianapolis for the NCAA Tournament last weekend. Ratliff, a 23-year-old Alabama student, died after a brief illness, his father, Bryan Ratliff, told The Tuscaloosa News. The newspaper, citing multiple sources it did not identify, reported Ratliff died of complications related to COVID-19. (Gary Cosby Jr./The Tuscaloosa News via AP)
NCAA fan's death prompts contact tracing in Indiana

Apr. 03, 2021 07:00 PM EDT

Alabama players hug after losing to UCLA 88-86 in overtime in a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Oats salutes Tide rather than lament missed free throws

By Eric Olson Mar. 28, 2021 11:36 PM EDT

Alabama forward Alex Reese (3) reacts to a play against UCLA in the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 11 UCLA beats 'Bama 88-78 in OT to reach Elite Eight

By Dave Skretta Mar. 28, 2021 10:04 PM EDT

Creighton guard Marcus Zegarowski (11) celebrates following a 72-58 win over Ohio a second round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. Creighton defeated Ohio 72-58. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Oregon St's Tinkle looks to daughter for Sweet 16 advice

By Dave Skretta Mar. 26, 2021 03:47 PM EDT

Alabama's Herbert Jones (1) Alabama's Jordan Bruner (2) celebrate a teammate's score against Maryland during the second half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Shackelford, Alabama roll past Maryland and into Sweet 16

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 22, 2021 11:11 PM EDT

A performance by the Alabama cheerleaders is shown on the scoreboard during the first half of a college basketball game between Alabama and Maryland in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis Monday, March 22, 2021. Since school cheerleaders and dance teams are not allowed at the tournament, video performances are the only way they can be presented. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
HemisFair Region - First Round - Game 5 (win) at HemisFair Region - First Round - Game 6 (win) 3/24/2021

Mar. 22, 2021 10:30 PM EDT

Michigan center Hunter Dickinson (1) passes over LSU guard Javonte Smart, left, during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium Monday, March 22, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Alamo Region - First Round - Game 5 (win) at Georgia Lady Bulldogs 3/24/2021

Mar. 22, 2021 07:18 PM EDT

Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing yells to his team as they plays against against Colorado in the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Colorado, Bama, LSU advance in East; Ewing, Pitino go home

By Bernie Wilson Mar. 20, 2021 08:59 PM EDT

Iona head coach Rick Pitino gestures as his team plays against Alabama in the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Dressed down: Alabama rolls over Pitino, Iona 68-55

By Eddie Pells Mar. 20, 2021 06:21 PM EDT

Purdue's Trevion Williams (50) reacts with Jaden Ivey (23) after a dunk during the second half of a first-round game against North Texas in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. Williams was fouled on the play. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Syracuse Orange at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/21/2021

Mar. 19, 2021 10:26 PM EDT

Michigan guard Mike Smith (12) celebrates as Michigan took the lead at halftime in an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ivy stays sidelined, but transfers representing league well

By Noah Trister Mar. 19, 2021 02:49 AM EDT

Alabama's Jahvon Quinerly (13) drives against Tennessee's Yves Pons (35) and Santiago Vescovi (25) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Alabama's Quinerly thriving after rocky start to career

By John Zenor Mar. 19, 2021 02:43 AM EDT

FILE - Hinkle Fieldhouse is shown in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game between Butler and Marquette in Indianapolis, in this Jan. 18, 2014, file photo. Hinkle Fieldhouse is one of six venues hosting NCAA Tournament games later this week. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
NCAA games return spotlight to venerable Hinkle Fieldhouse

By Tim Booth Mar. 18, 2021 04:19 PM EDT

Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) celebrates with Trent Frazier (1) and Adam Miller (44) during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers at the Big Ten Conference men's tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Have we met? Familiar names in a new place, March Madness

By Eddie Pells Mar. 18, 2021 03:27 PM EDT

FILE - From left are file photos showing NCAA college basketball players Jared Butler, Baylor; Ayo Dosunmu, Illinois; Luka Garza, Iowa; Cade Cunningham, Oklahoma State and Corey Kispert, Gonzaga. Butler, Dosunmu, Garza, Cunningham and Kispert were selected to The Associated Press All-America first team, Tuesday, March 16, 2021. (AP Photo/File)
Gonzaga, Baylor dominate AP All-America teams

By Dave Skretta Mar. 16, 2021 12:01 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nate Oats waves to fans after cutting down the net after the championship game of the NCAA college basketball Southeastern Conference Tournament against LSU Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Alabama won 80-79. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Coach Oats, No. 5 Alabama put pedal to metal in rapid rise

By John Zenor Mar. 15, 2021 03:59 PM EDT

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard questions a call in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2021. Howard was later ejected from the game. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Even with Livers injured, Michigan earns No. 1 seed in East

By Steve Megargee Mar. 14, 2021 09:38 PM EDT

Alabama's Herbert Jones (1) scores the go-ahead layup in the final seconds to give Alabama the win over LSU in the championship game at the NCAA college basketball Southeastern Conference Tournament Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Alabama won 80-79. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 6 Alabama adds another SEC title, edges LSU at tourney

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 14, 2021 07:36 PM EDT

Alabama's Jahvon Quinerly (13) drives against Tennessee's Yves Pons (35) and Santiago Vescovi (25) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Down 15, No. 6 Alabama rallies past Tennessee in SEC semis

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 13, 2021 09:47 PM EST

Mississippi State's Derek Fountain, center, is blocked by Alabama's Juwan Gary, left, and Alabama's Darius Miles (12) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Alabama blows out Mississippi State 85-48 in SEC quarters

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 12, 2021 05:33 PM EST