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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

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

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'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

Alabama head coach Nate Oats tracks his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Davidson, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama trying to reverse 3-game skid, fall from rankings

By John Zenor Jan. 18, 2022 04:41 PM EST

Late free throw seals Mississippi State win over No. 24 Bama

By Paul Jones Jan. 15, 2022 08:43 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Andersson Garcia made a free throw with 3.7 seconds left and Iverson Molinar had a game-high 24 points for Mississippi State, which held off...

Auburn forward Jabari Smith (10) works around Alabama forward Juwan Gary (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 4 Auburn holds off rival No. 24 Alabama, 81-77

By John Zenor Jan. 11, 2022 11:46 PM EST

Davidson guard/forward Desmond Watson (4) leaps into the air to celebrate an upset of Alabama after an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Birmingham, Ala. Also pictured walking off are Alabama guards Keon Ellis (14) and Jaden Shackelford (5). (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Davidson holds off No. 10 Alabama comeback, wins 79-78

By John Zenor Dec. 21, 2021 09:10 PM EST

Alabama guard Jahvon Quinerly (13) drives inside against Jacksonville State guard Demaree King (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Ellis helps No. 6 Alabama hold off Jacksonville State 65-59

Dec. 18, 2021 10:48 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Oats looks on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iona, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Jacob M. Langston)
Clayton, Joseph secure Iona's 72-68 win over No. 10 Alabama

By Mark Didtler Nov. 25, 2021 07:35 PM EST

Alabama guard Jaden Shackelford (5) shouts after hitting a basket while falling to the floor and being fouled during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oakland , Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Shackelford scores 20, No. 14 Alabama tops Oakland 86-59

By Brett Hudson Nov. 19, 2021 10:10 PM EST

Alabama forward Darius Miles (2) shoots past South Alabama forward Kayo Goncalves (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Ellis, sloppy No. 14 Alabama get past South Alabama 73-68

Nov. 16, 2021 10:38 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nate Oats yells to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Dakota State, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 14 Alabama pulls away 104-88 over South Dakota State

By John Zenor Nov. 12, 2021 10:38 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nate Oats signals to his team in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisiana Tech, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Shackelford, Ellis lead No. 14 Alabama past La Tech, 93-64

By Cary L. Clark Nov. 09, 2021 11:33 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