Mark Sears

Colorado State guard Kyan Evans reacts after making a 3-point basket during the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Kyan Evans and favored No. 12 seed Colorado State beat short-handed Memphis

Nique Clifford, the Mountain West Tournament MVP, had his quietest scoring night in a month, finishing with 14 points, eight on free throws. He added eight rebounds and six assists for the Rams (26-9), who extended their winning streak to 11 games and advanced to face either Maryland or Grand Canyon

Alabama guard Mark Sears, right, goes to the basket as Robert Morris guard Kam Woods, left, defends in the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Mark Sears and Alabama survive scare and beat 15th-seeded Robert Morris 90-81 in March Madness

Auburn forward Johni Broome (4) shoots a layup against LSU forward Corey Chest (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Forest, File)

Johni Broome of Auburn, Cooper Flagg of Duke unanimous picks to lead the AP All-America team

Tennessee's Jahmai Mashack (15) reaches for the ball as Kentucky's Brandon Garrison (10) defends during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament Friday, March 28, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

March Madness will have 4 SEC teams in Elite Eight: How to watch the best games, players

Auburn forward Johni Broome dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama, Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn star Johni Broome and coach Bruce Pearl garner top spots in the AP’s All-SEC awards

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LSU guard Jalen Cook (3) and Alabama guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (12) battle for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Sears, Wrightsell Jr. lead No. 16 Alabama past LSU, 109-92

Alabama forward Jarin Stevenson (15) watches his three-point shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

No. 24 Alabama beats Mississippi State 99-67, maintains top spot in the SEC standings

Alabama forward Jarin Stevenson (15) and Alabama forward Mouhamed Dioubate (10) clebrate after defeating Georgia in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Sears uses strong second half to score 23 points as No. 24 Alabama rallies past Georgia 85-76

Alabama guard Mark Sears, right, drives against Auburn guard Aden Holloway during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Sears gets 22, plus key free throws and Alabama beats No. 8 Auburn 79-75

Sears leads Alabama against No. 8 Auburn after 22-point performance

Texas beats No. 9 Baylor 75-73 on buzzer-beating layup

Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) drives as he's defended by Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Dalton Knecht scores 25 points as No. 6 Tennessee hands Alabama first SEC loss 91-71

No. 6 Tennessee hosts Alabama after Knecht’s 39-point game

Knecht leads No. 6 Tennessee against Alabama

Sears and Alabama host Missouri

Sears and Alabama host Missouri

Sears scores 22 points, Alabama scores last 8 to beat Mississippi State 82-74 for 5th straight win

Alabama visits Mississippi State after Sears’ 31-point game

Sears leads Alabama against Mississippi State

Sears hits 6 3s, scores 31 to help Alabama beat South Carolina 74-47

Sears and Alabama host South Carolina

Sears and Alabama host South Carolina

Alabama guard Aaron Estrada, left, and Vanderbilt guard Tyrin Lawrence, right, battle for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 in Nashville, Tenn. Alabama won 78-75. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Sears scores 21, Griffen adds 16, and Alabama edges Vanderbilt 78-75

Alabama visits Vanderbilt after Manjon’s 23-point game

Wrightsell scores 19, Alabama defeats Liberty 101-56 at C.M. Newton Classic

Alabama Crimson Tide face the Liberty Flames

Alabama Crimson Tide and the Liberty Flames meet in Birmingham, Alabama

Griffin scores career-high 19, hits 5 of Alabama’s 19 3s in 111-67 win over E. Kentucky

Eastern Kentucky visits Alabama following Walker’s 20-point game

No. 4 Arizona squares off against Alabama

Alabama's Rylan Griffen (3) shoots against Creighton's Francisco Farabello (5) and Isaac Traudt (41) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

Kalkbrenner’s return from injury in 2nd half fuels No. 8 Creighton in 85-82 win over Alabama

Indiana center Kel'el Ware (1) attempts to block a shot by Kansas center Hunter Dickinson (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Loyer, Smith lift No. 3 Purdue over No. 1 Arizona 92-84 in the Indy Classic

Alabama visits No. 8 Creighton after Sears’ 35-point outing

Alabama takes on No. 8 Creighton after Sears’ 35-point game

Purdue center Zach Edey (15) dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama in Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)

Edey matches season high with 35 points in hometown, No. 4 Purdue beats Alabama 92-86 in Toronto