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Alabama forward Nick Pringle (23) dunks the ball against San Diego State guard Adam Seiko (2) in the second half of a Sweet 16 round college basketball game in the South Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 24, 2023, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
South Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 2 (win) at South Regional - Sweet 16 - Game 1 (win) 3/26/2023

Mar. 24, 2023 08:48 PM EDT

Alabama forward Brandon Miller (24) lays in a basket as Maryland forward Patrick Emilien, center, defends in the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 1 seed Alabama beats Maryland 73-51 in drama-free game

By John Zenor Mar. 19, 2023 12:38 AM EDT

Auburn forward Johni Broome, left, grabs a rebound away from Houston forward Reggie Chaney (32) in the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Indiana State Sycamores 3/20/2023

Mar. 18, 2023 08:34 PM EDT

Kansas forward Jalen Wilson celebrates after making a basket during the first half of the NCAA college basketball championship game against Texas in the Big 12 Conference tournament Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Alabama, Houston top final AP Top 25 ahead of March Madness

By Dave Skretta Mar. 13, 2023 12:00 PM EDT

Alabama guard Nimari Burnett (25) is covered up by Texas A&M guard Dexter Dennis (0) and other Aggie defenders while trying to drive the lane during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Taylor scores 28, leads No. 24 Texas A&M over No. 2 Alabama

By Kristie Rieken Mar. 04, 2023 02:33 PM EST

North Carolina forward Leaky Black, left, defends against Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 18 Alabama beats No. 1 North Carolina 103-101 in 4 OTs

By Sean Highkin Nov. 27, 2022 07:13 PM EST

Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler (0) shoots against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Miller leads No. 18 Alabama past No. 12 Michigan State 81-70

By Tim Booth Nov. 25, 2022 12:56 AM EST

Connecticut forward Adama Sanogo, right, shoots over Oregon center Kel'el Ware during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Texas State Bobcats at Hawai'i Warriors 11/27/2022

Nov. 24, 2022 09:12 PM EST

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Ranked teams face tough tests in holiday tournaments

By John Marshall Nov. 22, 2022 04:29 AM EST

Jacksonville State guard Peyton Daniels (13) shoots a 3-point basket over Alabama forward Brandon Miller, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Miller leads No. 18 Alabama past Jacksonville State 104-62

Nov. 18, 2022 11:21 PM EST

Alabama forward Brandon Miller (24) works against South Alabama center Kevin Samuel (21) and guard Owen White (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Miller scores 19 points, No. 18 Alabama beats South Alabama

By Creg Stephenson Nov. 16, 2022 12:25 AM EST

Alabama forward Noah Clowney (15) grabs a rebound during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Longwood, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Freshmen lead No. 20 Alabama past Longwood 75-54 in opener

Nov. 07, 2022 11:32 PM EST

FILE - Alabama head coach Nate Oats watches the action during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt on Feb. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The 20th-ranked Crimson Tide has talent and depth both returning and incoming, but plenty to improve on from a season that crashed to a halt with a first-round NCAA Tournament exit. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
SEC's 6 new men's basketball coaches prepare for a grind

By Dave Skretta Oct. 20, 2022 03:50 PM EDT

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

Alabama head coach Nate Oats, right, talks with guard JD Davison (3) during the first half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Notre Dame, Friday, March 18, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Alabama signs Ohio transfer point guard Mark Sears

Apr. 12, 2022 02:30 PM EDT

Notre Dame players react on the bench during the first half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Alabama, Friday, March 18, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Notre Dame keeps rolling, beats Alabama 78-64 in 1st round

By Joe Reedy Mar. 18, 2022 06:55 PM 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

LSU forward Tari Eason (13) battles under the basket with Alabama forward James Rojas in the first half an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Eason keys OT rally for LSU in 80-77 win over No. 25 'Bama

By Bryan Lazare Mar. 05, 2022 03:07 PM EST

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 guard Jahvon Quinerly (13), guard Jaden Shackelford (5) and forward Noah Gurley (0) congratulate center Charles Bediako (10) after the took a hard foul during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 24 Alabama routs South Carolina 90-71 after big 1st half

By John Zenor Feb. 26, 2022 08:10 PM EST