South Dakota State forward Matt Dentlinger, front left, tries to work around Alabama center Charles Bediako (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama's bench celebrates after a dunk by guard Nimari Burnett during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Dakota State, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama forward Noah Clowney (15) dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Dakota State, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama head coach Nate Oats signals as Alabama forward Noah Clowney (15) waits to get into the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Dakota State, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama forward Brandon Miller (24) gets free for an uncontested shot against South Dakota State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama guard Jaden Bradley (0) shoots past South Dakota State forward Matt Dentlinger (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

South Dakota State guard Zeke Mayo (2) works his way to the basket against Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)