Alabama
FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2019, file photo, LSU forward Trendon Watford (2) dunks during first half action against Bowling Green during an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La. Watford is a member of The Associated Press All-SEC first team in voting announced Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)
Alabama senior Herbert Jones named AP's SEC player of year

By John Zenor Mar. 09, 2021 10:42 AM EST

No. 8 Alabama recovers from slow start to beat Georgia 89-79

By Charles Odum Mar. 06, 2021 04:23 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Alabama looked ordinary when it was missing its strength as one of the nation's best 3-point shooting teams. When the...

Alabama guard John Petty Jr. (23) celebrates after he cuts the net after an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama won the regular season Southeastern Conference championship. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Florida visits Tennessee, SEC Tournament seeding on the line

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 05, 2021 04:05 AM EST

Alabama guard Jaden Shackelford dribbles during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Auburn on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Shackelford, No. 8 Alabama hold off rival Auburn, 70-58

By John Zenor Mar. 02, 2021 09:15 PM EST

Alabama guard Keon Ellis (14) passes the ball as Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
SEC - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Kentucky Wildcats 3/4/2021

Mar. 02, 2021 07:46 PM EST

Mississippi State guard Deivon Smith (5) shoots past a block attempt by Alabama guard John Petty Jr. (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Role reversal: No. 8 Bama thrives like recent Auburn teams

By John Zenor Mar. 01, 2021 03:54 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nate Oates speaks to his players during a time out during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 6 Alabama holds off Mississippi State 64-59 to win SEC

Feb. 27, 2021 08:31 PM EST

Alabama guard Jaden Shackelford (5) defends against Georgia guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 6 Alabama aims to clinch SEC against Mississippi State

By John Zenor Feb. 26, 2021 02:02 AM EST

Arkansas forward Connor Vanover (23) dunks the ball over Alabama Forward Juwan Gary (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Arkansas Razorbacks 2/24/2021

Feb. 24, 2021 10:10 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2021, file photo, Baylor guard Jared Butler controls the ball during an NCAA college basketball game against Texas in Austin, Texas. Butler and still-undefeated No. 2 Baylor are ready to get back to playing games after a three-week break because of COVID-19 issues in the program. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Baylor back from pause, resumes bid for undefeated season

By John Marshall Feb. 23, 2021 02:37 AM EST

Vanderbilt guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (2) works the perimeter against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Shackelford's 27 helps No. 8 Alabama hold off Vandy, 82-78

By John Zenor Feb. 20, 2021 03:30 PM EST

Alabama forward/guard Herbert Jones (1) chases a rebound over Georgia guard Justin Kier (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 8 Alabama looks to move a step closer to SEC title

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 19, 2021 02:53 AM EST

Georgia guard K.D. Johnson (0) draws a foul from Alabama guard Jahvon Quinerly (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Jones, No. 11 Alabama blow out Georgia, 115-82

By John Zenor Feb. 13, 2021 05:51 PM EST

South Carolina forward Justin Minaya passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Petty, No. 11 Alabama hold off South Carolina 81-78

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 09, 2021 09:46 PM EST

Missouri's Mitchell Smith, center, celebrates with teammates after they defeated Alabama 68-65 in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 18 Missouri holds off frantic rally, tops No. 10 Alabama

By Joe Walljasper Feb. 06, 2021 04:11 PM EST

Florida forward Colin Castleton (12) looks to pass the ball around South Carolina forward Justin Minaya (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
No. 10 Alabama, No. 18 Missouri square off in SEC showdown

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 05, 2021 11:30 AM EST

Oklahoma's De'Vion Harmon (11) dribbles against Alabama's Keon Ellis (14) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck)
Gonzaga, Baylor top AP Top 25, Sooners climb, Drake in

By John Marshall Feb. 01, 2021 12:02 PM EST

Virginia Tech's Keve Aluma (22) celebrates a score against Virginia during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
SEC eager to change perception league is down in stretch run

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 31, 2021 01:09 PM EST

Oklahoma's De'Vion Harmon (11) takes a shot against Alabama's Herbert Jones (1) as Oklahoma's Victor Iwuakor (0) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Garett Fisbeck)
Harmon scores 18; No. 24 Oklahoma tops No. 9 Alabama

By Cliff Brunt Jan. 30, 2021 02:37 PM EST

Oklahoma guard Austin Reaves (12) drives against Texas forward Kai Jones during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Versatility key for Alabama, Oklahoma in SEC/Big 12 matchup

By Cliff Brunt Jan. 29, 2021 04:44 PM EST