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Alabama players celebrate after defeating Kentucky 85-65 in an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

Petty scores 23 points, Alabama blows out Kentucky 85-65

Jan. 13, 2021 12:27 AM EST

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

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

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...

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

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...

Alabama breezes to 92-72 victory over Belmont

By Mark Mccarter Dec. 21, 2019 07:05 PM EST
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Belmont coach Casey Alexander had done no shortage of homework and video study before his team’s date with Alabama. What he saw in...

Petty's 39 points leads Alabama past Samford 105-87

By John Zenor Dec. 18, 2019 09:47 PM EST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — John Petty buried his first 3-pointer just 15 seconds into the game, and many more after that. Petty wound up...

Shackelford, Alabama beat Stephen F. Austin 78-68

By Katie Windham Dec. 06, 2019 10:50 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Less than two weeks after beating then-No. 1 Duke on the road, Stephen F. Austin wasn’t able to recreate that success against Alabama. ...

Russell, Dowtin lead Rhode Island past Alabama 93-79

Nov. 15, 2019 09:58 PM EST
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Fats Russell scored 22 points, Jeff Dowtin added 21 and Rhode Island turned a hot first half into a 93-79 win over Alabama on Friday...

Alabama coach Nate Oats speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Oats trying to bring fun, wins back to Alabama basketball

By John Zenor Oct. 24, 2019 04:35 PM EDT

Jamerson carries Norfolk St. past Alabama 80-79 in OT in NIT

Mar. 20, 2019 10:03 PM EDT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Derrik Jamerson Jr. had 25 points and made two free throws with 17 seconds left in overtime as Norfolk State narrowly defeated Alabama 80-79...