Charles Bediako
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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Alabama's bench celebrates a 3-point shot during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Quinerly leads No. 25 Alabama past Mississippi State 80-75

Feb. 16, 2022 09:35 PM EST

Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr. (3) shoots over Alabama guard Jaden Shackelford (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Washington, Tshiebwe push No. 5 Kentucky over Alabama 66-55

By Brett Hudson Feb. 05, 2022 10:37 PM EST

Alabama guard Jahvon Quinerly (13) shoots a 3-pointer over Auburn guard Zep Jasper (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Auburn Tigers 2/1/2022

Feb. 01, 2022 09:22 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nate Oats tracks his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Davidson, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama trying to reverse 3-game skid, fall from rankings

By John Zenor Jan. 18, 2022 04:41 PM EST

Late free throw seals Mississippi State win over No. 24 Bama

By Paul Jones Jan. 15, 2022 08:43 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Andersson Garcia made a free throw with 3.7 seconds left and Iverson Molinar had a game-high 24 points for Mississippi State, which held off...

Florida forward Colin Castleton (12) celebrates with guard Phlandrous Fleming Jr. (24), guard Myreon Jones (0) and forward CJ Felder (1) after blocking an Alabama shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
No. 15 Alabama uses big 2nd-half run to beat Florida 83-70

By Mark Long Jan. 05, 2022 09:29 PM EST

Alabama guard Jaden Shackelford grabs a rebound against Houston during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Late dunk lifts No. 9 Alabama over No. 14 Houston 83-82

By John Zenor Dec. 12, 2021 12:49 AM EST

Alabama guard Jaden Shackelford (5) shouts after hitting a basket while falling to the floor and being fouled during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oakland , Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Shackelford scores 20, No. 14 Alabama tops Oakland 86-59

By Brett Hudson Nov. 19, 2021 10:10 PM EST

Alabama forward Darius Miles (2) shoots past South Alabama forward Kayo Goncalves (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Ellis, sloppy No. 14 Alabama get past South Alabama 73-68

Nov. 16, 2021 10:38 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nate Oats yells to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Dakota State, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 14 Alabama pulls away 104-88 over South Dakota State

By John Zenor Nov. 12, 2021 10:38 PM EST

FILE - In this March 22, 2021, file photo, Alabama head coach Nate Oats directs his players during the second half against Maryland in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Shackelford, Quinerly lead reigning SEC champ No. 14 Alabama

By John Zenor Oct. 21, 2021 11:18 AM EDT