Alabama coach Nate Oats said the team's second-half defense has not been good lately and he played the guys he thought gave the team the best chance to win in the second half. Sears, a preseason ...

Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) works against Vanderbilt guard Chris Mañon, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha ..

“We played the guys that we thought gave us the best chance to win in the second half,” Alabama coach Nate Oats said ... Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt) Oats pointed to defensive consistency ...

Alabama coach Nate Oats sent a message with the benching of star Mark Sears. Here's what Oats said of his decision to bench ...

After Alabama basketball's defense fell apart in the second half against Vanderbilt, the Crimson Tide isn't overlooking sharp ...

Alabama wants to play and practice fast. Also, take the time to put yourself in the right headspace. Bring a mental edge. “You can’t walk into a Nate Oats practice and not be 100% ready to go ...

Nate Oats caused a stir during Alabama basketball’s win over LSU Saturday, when he benched Mark Sears for the second half. Oats said at the time that it was a coaching decision, noting he wanted ...

Nate Oats says Alabama basketball isn't going to "overlook" Cam Carter and the Tigers. A near seamless first half of defense fell apart for the No. 3 Crimson Tide in the last 20 minutes against ...

Alabama basketball guard Mark Sears sat out the second half of the Crimson Tide's 80-73 win over LSU on Saturday, and while UA coach Nate Oats was mum on a specific reason, it was clear the star ...