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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

Alabama guard Herbert Jones (1) gets by Kentucky guard Devin Askew (2) for a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 9 Alabama wins 10th straight, beats Kentucky 70-59

By Katie Windham Jan. 26, 2021 09:54 PM EST

Baylor head coach Scott Drew shouts in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Oklahoma State, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Gonzaga, Baylor remain atop AP Top 25; Alabama cracks top 10

By Aaron Beard Jan. 25, 2021 11:58 AM EST

Tennessee forward John Fulkerson (10) dribbles past Florida center Jason Jitoboh (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 19. 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
No. 6 Tennessee looks to rebound against No. 19 Missouri

By John Zenor Jan. 22, 2021 04:00 AM EST

Alabama coach Nate Oats gives directions to the team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Petty, No. 18 Alabama rain in 3s, beat LSU 105-75

By Bryan Lazare Jan. 19, 2021 11:34 PM EST

Baylor's MaCio Teague (31) is helped up by his teammates after drawing a foul against Texas Tech during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Duke falls out of AP Top 25; Gonzaga, Baylor remain 1-2

By Dave Skretta Jan. 18, 2021 12:17 PM EST

Petty sets record; Alabama routs Arkansas, wins 7th straight

Jan. 16, 2021 05:55 PM EST
TUSCALOSSA, Ala. (AP) — John Petty Jr. made five 3-pointers and set an Alabama program record, and finished with 17 points as the Crimson Tide routed Arkansas...

LSU guard Cameron Thomas (24) gets the layup against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Baton Rouge, La. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP)
Arkansas-Alabama highlights weekend's SEC men's hoops action

By John Zenor Jan. 15, 2021 04:01 AM EST

Kentucky's Davion Mintz (10) looks for help while defended by Alabama's John Petty Jr. (23) and Jordan Bruner, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Alabama's Jordan Bruner out indefinitely with knee injury

Jan. 13, 2021 07:17 PM EST

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

Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi (25) moves the ball against Alabama's Jaden Shackelford (5) during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Randy Sartin, Pool)
Alabama stuns No. 7 Tennessee 71-63 in physical battle

By Al Lesar Jan. 02, 2021 08:28 PM EST

'Bama reaches 800th SEC victory in 82-64 win over Ole Miss

Dec. 29, 2020 11:36 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Jahvon Quinerly scored 24 points off the bench and John Petty Jr. scored 13, and Alabama beat Mississippi 82-64 on Tuesday night in a...

Shackelford scores 26 as Alabama breaks away from ETSU 85-69

Dec. 22, 2020 10:28 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Jaden Shackelford drained a career-best eight 3-pointers, including five after halftime, and Alabama broke away from East Tennessee...

Western Kentucky head coach Rick Stansbury yells to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Bassey, Rawls lead Western Kentucky past Alabama 73-71

Dec. 19, 2020 04:56 PM EST

Alabama dodges upset-minded Furman with 83-80 win

Dec. 16, 2020 12:16 AM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Herbert Jones scored 18 points with 12 rebounds and Alabama rallied to beat Furman 83-80 on Tuesday night. Alabama ...