No. 8 Alabama looks to move a step closer to SEC title

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)

Alabama head coach Nate Oats talks with Alabama guard John Petty Jr. (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

LSU guard Javonte Smart (1) drives past South Carolina guard TJ Moss (1) and South Carolina guard AJ Lawson (00), during an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Baton Rouge, La. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP)

Vanderbilt guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (2) drives around teammate Ejike Obinna (50) and Auburn guard Sharife Cooper, second from left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Auburn won 73-67. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)