JOHN ZENOR
FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2020, file photo, Mississippi guard Devontae Shuler (2) drives the ball past Mississippi State guard Tyson Carter during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Oxford, Miss. Kermit Davis took Mississippi back to the NCAA Tournament in his first season two years ago. He’s banking heavily on transfers for any chance to make another run. The Rebels, who must replace high-scoring guard Breein Tyree, brought in three Division I transfers to bolster a roster led by Shuler. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)
Ole Miss banking heavily on contributions from 3 transfers

By John Zenor Nov. 11, 2020 09:43 AM EST
Kermit Davis took Mississippi back to the NCAA Tournament in his first season

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
Nate Oats brought points galore in his first season at Alabama with his up

Historically black schools hit hard by academic penalties

By John Zenor May. 20, 2020 04:01 PM EDT
. (AP) — Historically black colleges and universities have once again been hit

AP Source: UAB reaches agreement with hoops coach Kennedy

By John Zenor Mar. 19, 2020 10:40 PM EDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says UAB has

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl catches Auburn forward Danjel Purifoy (3) before he goes into the game during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas A&M Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Texas A&M holds on, upsets No. 17 Auburn 78-75

By John Zenor Mar. 04, 2020 09:32 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Texas A&M didn't let Auburn pull off another improbable

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

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

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley directs her team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
No. 8 Kentucky hosts No. 15 Auburn, seeking share of SEC

By John Zenor Feb. 28, 2020 10:05 AM EST
Here are a few things to watch in Southeastern Conference basketball this

Auburn center Austin Wiley and Mississippi guard Devontae Shuler (2) vie for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Austin Wiley, No. 15 Auburn hold off Ole Miss 67-58

By John Zenor Feb. 25, 2020 09:17 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers didn't need a big second-half comeback

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl smiles at an official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Auburn rallies past Vols; fan tossed for derogatory comment

By John Zenor Feb. 22, 2020 03:38 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers had an ugly performance for 25 minutes

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

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
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — LSU couldn't find a way to stop Kira Lewis Jr. and

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
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — This time the Auburn Tigers survived a record-setting 3

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl scratches his head during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against LSU, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
No. 11 Auburn showing penchant for improbable wins

By John Zenor Feb. 11, 2020 05:26 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers were down eight points against LSU with

LSU guard Skylar Mays (4) dunks for two over Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
McCormick's OT basket lifts No. 11 Auburn past No. 18 LSU

By John Zenor Feb. 08, 2020 03:38 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — J’Von McCormick’s floater bounced high off the rim before

Kentucky's EJ Montgomery (23) shoots while defended by Mississippi State's Tyson Carter, left, and Abdul Ado during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. Kentucky won 80-72. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
No. 11 Auburn hosts No. 18 LSU in Top 25 SEC showdown

By John Zenor Feb. 07, 2020 04:00 AM EST
Here are a few things to watch this weekend in the Southeastern Conference:

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

Kentucky guard Tyrese Maxey (3) snags a rebound from Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Doughty, No. 17 Auburn top No. 13 Kentucky 75-66

By John Zenor Feb. 01, 2020 08:41 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers took advantage of their first chance to

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

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
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Nate Oats and Alabama had two achievements to celebrate