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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

Alabama guard John Petty Jr. (23) works around LSU guard Skylar Mays (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama's Petty announces his return for senior season

Aug. 05, 2020 04:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Kentucky's Immanuel Quickley celebrates after an overtime win against Louisville in an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky. Quickley was selected to the Associated Press All-SEC first team announced Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/James Crisp, File)
Mississippi State's Perry, Arkansas' Jones share SEC honors

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 10, 2020 11:17 AM EDT

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...

Lewis, Davis lead Alabama past South Carolina 90-86

By John Zenor Feb. 29, 2020 10:58 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Short-handed Alabama as usual leaned heavily on leading scorer Kira Lewis Jr., but he got plenty of help from freshman Javian Davis. ...

Perry double-double helps Mississippi St. top Alabama 80-73

By Paul Jones Feb. 25, 2020 11:35 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Reggie Perry scored 21 points and Tyson Carter added 19 as Mississippi State held off Alabama 80-73 on Tuesday night. ...

Balanced, explosive Alabama defeats Mississippi 103-78

By R.j. Morgan Feb. 22, 2020 10:57 PM EST
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — After a late 12-0 run by Texas A&M cost Alabama a crucial home win earlier this week, the Crimson Tide surely wasn't going to let its...

Jackson, Texas A&M rally past Crimson Tide 74-68

By John Zenor Feb. 19, 2020 09:41 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Texas A&M coach Buzz Williams told Quenton Jackson and the Aggies at Monday's practice that he'd get the starting nod against...

Alabama guard Kira Lewis Jr. (2) defends as LSU guard Javonte Smart (1) attacks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Lewis, Shackelford lead Alabama past No. 25 LSU, 88-82

By John Zenor Feb. 15, 2020 06:28 PM EST

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl yells from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Wiley, No. 11 Auburn survive in OT again, 95-91 over Alabama

By John Zenor Feb. 12, 2020 09:44 PM EST

Georgia's Sahvir Wheeler (15) controls the ball during an NCAA basketball game against Alabama during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (Kristin M. Bradshaw/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Lewis scores career-high 37 as Alabama tops Georgia in OT

By Charles Odum Feb. 08, 2020 08:43 PM EST

Tennessee rallies from 15 down, beats Alabama 69-68

By John Zenor Feb. 04, 2020 09:29 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — John Fulkerson wanted to make one thing clear to Alabama's boisterous student section: He is getting a haircut. ...

Jones, Whitt lead Arkansas over Alabama 82-78

By Katie Windham Feb. 01, 2020 08:44 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Following a close midweek loss at home, Arkansas coach Eric Mussleman knew his team needed a win on Saturday. “To...

LSU guard Skylar Mays (4) drives to the basket as Alabama guard John Petty Jr., left, and Alabama forward Galin Smith (30) defend in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Williams leads No. 22 LSU past 'Bama for 9th straight win

By Brett Martel Jan. 29, 2020 09:23 PM EST

Lewis sends Alabama past Kansas St. in 77-74 win

By Katie Windham Jan. 25, 2020 08:49 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama point guard Kira Lewis Jr. played for Kansas State coach Bruce Weber last summer in Greece on the gold medal-winning USA U19...

Vanderbilt head coach Jerry Stackhouse watches the action in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Alabama won 77-62. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Petty scores 23 as Tide rolls over Vanderbilt 77-62

By Chip Cirillo Jan. 23, 2020 12:36 AM EST

Petty's 20 points leads Alabama past Missouri 88-74

By John Zenor Jan. 18, 2020 05:55 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama made 3-pointers early, overcame foul trouble late and took advantage of Missouri's shooting struggles everywhere but the free...

Alabama forward Alex Reese (3) reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Lewis, Alabama hand No. 4 Auburn its first loss, 83-64

By John Zenor Jan. 16, 2020 12:40 AM EST

Petty leads balanced attack as Alabama tops Mississippi St.

By Katie Windham Jan. 08, 2020 09:31 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — John Petty Jr. scored 18 points with four 3-pointers and Alabama beat Mississippi State 90-69 in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday night. The...

Florida rallies from 21 points down, beats Alabama in 2OT

By Mark Long Jan. 04, 2020 09:05 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Scottie Lewis, Andrew Nembhard and Kerry Blackshear Jr. hit two free throws apiece in the final minute of double overtime, lifting...