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Alabama guard Jaden Shackelford (5) defends against Georgia guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 6 Alabama aims to clinch SEC against Mississippi State

By John Zenor an hour ago

Arkansas forward Connor Vanover (23) dunks the ball over Alabama Forward Juwan Gary (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Arkansas Razorbacks 2/24/2021

Feb. 24, 2021 10:10 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2021, file photo, Baylor guard Jared Butler controls the ball during an NCAA college basketball game against Texas in Austin, Texas. Butler and still-undefeated No. 2 Baylor are ready to get back to playing games after a three-week break because of COVID-19 issues in the program. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Baylor back from pause, resumes bid for undefeated season

By John Marshall Feb. 23, 2021 02:37 AM EST

Vanderbilt guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (2) works the perimeter against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Shackelford's 27 helps No. 8 Alabama hold off Vandy, 82-78

By John Zenor Feb. 20, 2021 03:30 PM EST

Alabama forward/guard Herbert Jones (1) chases a rebound over Georgia guard Justin Kier (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 8 Alabama looks to move a step closer to SEC title

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 19, 2021 02:53 AM EST

Georgia guard K.D. Johnson (0) draws a foul from Alabama guard Jahvon Quinerly (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Jones, No. 11 Alabama blow out Georgia, 115-82

By John Zenor Feb. 13, 2021 05:51 PM EST

South Carolina forward Justin Minaya passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Petty, No. 11 Alabama hold off South Carolina 81-78

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 09, 2021 09:46 PM EST

Missouri's Mitchell Smith, center, celebrates with teammates after they defeated Alabama 68-65 in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 18 Missouri holds off frantic rally, tops No. 10 Alabama

By Joe Walljasper Feb. 06, 2021 04:11 PM EST

Florida forward Colin Castleton (12) looks to pass the ball around South Carolina forward Justin Minaya (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
No. 10 Alabama, No. 18 Missouri square off in SEC showdown

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 05, 2021 11:30 AM EST

Oklahoma's De'Vion Harmon (11) dribbles against Alabama's Keon Ellis (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck)
Gonzaga, Baylor top AP Top 25, Sooners climb, Drake in

By John Marshall Feb. 01, 2021 12:02 PM EST

Virginia Tech's Keve Aluma (22) celebrates a score against Virginia during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
SEC eager to change perception league is down in stretch run

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 31, 2021 01:09 PM EST

Oklahoma's De'Vion Harmon (11) takes a shot against Alabama's Herbert Jones (1) as Oklahoma's Victor Iwuakor (0) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck)
Harmon scores 18; No. 24 Oklahoma tops No. 9 Alabama

By Cliff Brunt Jan. 30, 2021 02:37 PM EST

Oklahoma guard Austin Reaves (12) drives against Texas forward Kai Jones during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Versatility key for Alabama, Oklahoma in SEC/Big 12 matchup

By Cliff Brunt Jan. 29, 2021 04:44 PM EST

Alabama guard Herbert Jones (1) gets by Kentucky guard Devin Askew (2) for a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 9 Alabama wins 10th straight, beats Kentucky 70-59

By Katie Windham Jan. 26, 2021 09:54 PM EST

Baylor head coach Scott Drew shouts in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Oklahoma State, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Gonzaga, Baylor remain atop AP Top 25; Alabama cracks top 10

By Aaron Beard Jan. 25, 2021 11:58 AM EST

Tennessee forward John Fulkerson (10) dribbles past Florida center Jason Jitoboh (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 19. 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
No. 6 Tennessee looks to rebound against No. 19 Missouri

By John Zenor Jan. 22, 2021 04:00 AM EST

Alabama coach Nate Oats gives directions to the team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Petty, No. 18 Alabama rain in 3s, beat LSU 105-75

By Bryan Lazare Jan. 19, 2021 11:34 PM EST

Baylor's MaCio Teague (31) is helped up by his teammates after drawing a foul against Texas Tech during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Duke falls out of AP Top 25; Gonzaga, Baylor remain 1-2

By Dave Skretta Jan. 18, 2021 12:17 PM EST

Petty sets record; Alabama routs Arkansas, wins 7th straight

Jan. 16, 2021 05:55 PM EST
TUSCALOSSA, Ala. (AP) — John Petty Jr. made five 3-pointers and set an Alabama program record, and finished with 17 points as the Crimson Tide routed Arkansas...

LSU guard Cameron Thomas (24) gets the layup against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Baton Rouge, La. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP)
Arkansas-Alabama highlights weekend's SEC men's hoops action

By John Zenor Jan. 15, 2021 04:01 AM EST