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Alabama guard Jaden Shackelford dribbles during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Auburn on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Shackelford, No. 8 Alabama hold off rival Auburn, 70-58

By John Zenor Mar. 02, 2021 09:15 PM EST

Mississippi State guard Deivon Smith (5) shoots past a block attempt by Alabama guard John Petty Jr. (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Role reversal: No. 8 Bama thrives like recent Auburn teams

By John Zenor Mar. 01, 2021 03:54 PM EST

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 Feb. 26, 2021 02:02 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

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) 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

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

Shackelford scores 26 as Alabama breaks away from ETSU 85-69

Dec. 22, 2020 10:28 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Jaden Shackelford drained a career-best eight 3-pointers, including five after halftime, and Alabama broke away from East Tennessee...

Alabama dodges upset-minded Furman with 83-80 win

Dec. 16, 2020 12:16 AM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Herbert Jones scored 18 points with 12 rebounds and Alabama rallied to beat Furman 83-80 on Tuesday night. Alabama ...

Petty leads Tide past Providence for 5th in Maui Invite

Dec. 02, 2020 10:07 PM EST
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — John Petty Jr. scored 16 points and Jaden Shackelford added 15 and Alabama beat Providence 88-71 on Wednesday night. ...

Williams boosts Stanford; sets up showdown with Tar Heels

Dec. 01, 2020 12:12 AM EST
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Highly touted freshman Ziaire Williams scored 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds in his collegiate debut and Stanford beat Alabama 82...

Shackelford scores 18, Alabama beats Jacksonville St. 81-57

Nov. 25, 2020 10:26 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Jaden Shackelford had 18 points and 11 rebounds as Alabama routed Jacksonville State 81-57 in a season opener on Wednesday night. ...

FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2020, file photo, Alabama guard John Petty Jr. shoots against Vanderbilt during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Nashville, Tenn. Petty, one of the Southeastern Conference's top 3-point shooters, and Jaden Shackelford return after averaging 15 and 14.5 points, respectively. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Petty, Alabama looking to add defense, wins to repertoire

By John Zenor Nov. 11, 2020 09:40 AM EST

Lee's 38 leads Vanderbilt to 87-79 upset of Alabama

By John Zenor Mar. 03, 2020 10:54 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Saben Lee and Vanderbilt ended a day of heartache back home in Nashville with something to celebrate on a basketball court four hours...