Mark Sears: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Alabama's Mark Sears Receives Disappointing NBA Draft Projection

Three years ago, Alabama superstar Mark Sears committed to head coach Nate Oats and the Crimson Tide. Three years later, the former All-American is out

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 4

Mark Sears Sends Parting Message After Final Alabama Game

Although he couldn't make it to the Final Four in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, senior guard Mark Sears will go down as one of the best college basketball players in the history of the Alabama Crimson Tide.

College Basketball News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / April 3

Mark Sears Included in Wooden Award Top 5: Roll Call, April 3, 2025

Alabama men's basketball guard Mark Sears was named a top-5 candidate for the Wooden Award on Wednesday. This honor is given to the most outstanding men’s college basketball player.

Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz

The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?

The 'Mens basketball Consensus All-Americans since 2020' quiz

The 'AP Men's College Basketball Coach of the Year winners' quiz

The 'Mythical mascot' quiz

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 2

Alabama Reacts to Major Mark Sears Announcement

The Alabama Crimson Tide made another deep run in the NCAA Tournament, led by Mark Sears, who recently capped off his fifth season in college basketball. Alabama made their way to the Elite Eight after defeating BYU, Saint Mary's and Robert Morris.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / April 1

Mark Pope excited about the trajectory of Trent Noah in year two

Kentucky has some bright spots with the returning players for next season, as both Trent Noah and Travis Perry gear up for year two in Lexington. They both showed improvement throughout the year, but that is especially the case for Trent Noah, who played a significant role off the bench for Kentucky down the stretch of the season.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 31

Alabama Star Mark Sears Receives Major Honor After NCAA Tournament

Three years ago, the Alabama Crimson Tide added a point guard via the transfer portal that did not receive a single offer from a "Power Five" basketball program.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 30

How Duke basketball totally shut down Mark Sears in Elite Eight

One of the most highly-anticipated matchups of the Elite Eight in this NCAA Tournament was the heavyweight battle between Duke and Alabama. Despite some moments from the Crimson Tide, the final result of the contest never seemed to be in doubt on Saturday night as the Blue Devils ran away with an 85-65 win.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 30

BamaCentral Courtside: Duke 85, Alabama 65

NEWARK, N.J.–– Alabama basketball was one win away from a return trip to the Final Four, but the Crimson Tide came up against an unstoppable force in 1-seed Duke.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Alabama's Nate Oats Made His Opinion Of Mark Sears Extremely Clear

It felt like an easy road to the Elite Eight for Mark Sears and the Alabama Crimson Tide, eyeing a second consecutive trip to the Final Four under sixth-year coach Nate Oats.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / AL.com / March 30

“I never played with a player like that.” —Chris Youngblood on Mark Sears legacy at Alabama.#rtr

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 29

NCAA Tournament results: Top seeds Duke, Florida advance to Final Four

Half of the NCAA Tournament Final Four is now set, as top seeds Duke and Florida punched tickets Saturday. The remaining two spots will be resolved on Sunday.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 29

NCAA Sends Parting Message To Mark Sears After Final Alabama Game

Mark Sears and the Alabama Crimson Tide looked like one of the better teams in the NCAA Tournament through the first three rounds. But the Elite Eight was the end of the road.

College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / March 29

Alabama vs. Duke Elite Eight Preview | 2025 NCAA Tournament

A battle of college basketball powerhouses is set as No. 1 seed Duke faces No. 2 seed Alabama in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament. The matchup will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey with tipoff scheduled for 8:49 PM EST on TBS.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 29

Duke defense vs. Alabama offense for spot in Final Four: How do they measure up?

Either Duke reaches its first Final Four of the post-Mike Krzyzewski era, or Alabama makes its second Final Four in a row.

The 25 all-time unsung heroes of the men's NCAA tournament

The 'Most three-pointers in an NCAA Tournament game' quiz

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 28

Should Alabama Retire Mark Sears' Jersey? Just a Minute

Welcome to BamaCentral’s "Just a Minute," a daily video series featuring BamaCentral's Alabama beat writers. Multiple times a week, the writers will group up or film solo to provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 28

Alabama Breaks NCAA Tournament Record in Sweet 16: The Joe Gaither Show

Let's have fun on a Friday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Mason Woods as we discuss last night's Alabama victory over BYU in the Sweet 16 and discuss an AI Alabama football list.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 27

Mark Sears, Alabama sink BYU with 3-point bombardment

NEWARK, N.J. -- Mark Sears led a historic 3-point barrage with 10-of-16 shooting from deep, racking up 34 points to power No. 2 Alabama to a 113-88 victory over No.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Larry Brown Sports / March 28

Alabama sets ridiculous all-time record in Sweet 16 win over BYU

It wasn’t just raining 3s for Alabama on Thursday — it was pouring 3s. Alabama, the No. 2 in the East Region, advanced to the Elite Eight with an emphatic 113-88 victory over the No.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 27

Alabama enters record books with historic three-point performance

Alabama enters record books with historic three-point shooting performance

Who could've guessed that the team that averages the most points in college basketball would set a record in the NCAA tournament.

Mark Sears, Alabama sink BYU with three-point bombardment

Where are they now? March Madness names of the past

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / March 27

NBA Draft Scouting Report: Alabama's Mark Sears

Guard | Alabama Height: 6'1” | Weight: 185 lbs 2025 Draft Age: 23.27 Despite being an undersized guard who lacks elite athleticism, Sears was one of the more productive college players in the country last season.

College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / March 24

Alabama vs. BYU: Current line, win probability, final score prediction for NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 showdown

Both the No. 2 seed Alabama Crimson Tide and the No. 6 seed BYU Cougars advanced to the Sweet 16 this weekend in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. This matchup figures to be a highly entertaining affair, with both teams boasting plenty of talent.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 22

Why Nate Oats, Mark Sears Aren't Worried About Recent Shooting Slump

CLEVELAND–– Mark Sears has one of the most famous 3-point shots in Alabama basketball history. His stepback 3 put the Crimson Tide up seven points with just over a minute to go in last year's Elite Eight matchup with Clemson.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 22

Mark Sears, Alabama set to battle defensive-minded Saint Mary's

Second-seeded Alabama and its East Region second round opponent, No. 7 seed Saint Mary's, come into Sunday's matchup in Cleveland each having received a dose of high-stakes basketball.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 8

Watch: Alabama knocks off No. 1 Auburn with OT buzzer-beater

Alabama pulled off a dramatic, 93-91, overtime win on the road thanks to a Mark Sears buzzer-beater just as time expired, leaving the Auburn crowd in stunned silence.

Watch: No. 6 St. John's buzzer-beater caps wild finish at No. 20 Marquette

No. 19 Kentucky ties NCAA record in impressive road win

No. 2 Duke beats North Carolina, clinches ACC regular-season title

Freshman with best name in college basketball leads team to upset win

How No. 11 Duke women played to its strength in upset of No. 6 Notre Dame

SIU-Edwardsville punches first men's March Madness ticket

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 1

Watch: Tennessee rings in March with game-winner vs. Alabama

Watch: No. 6 Tennessee rings in March with game-winner vs. Alabama

It's March. Bring on the wild endings in college basketball.

No. 1 Auburn picks up rare road win at Rupp Arena vs. No. 17 Kentucky

Vanderbilt knocks off No. 14 Missouri

Looking back at last time St. John's won regular-season Big East title

No. 2 Duke deals with Cooper Flagg injury scare in rout of Florida State

History repeats itself as No. 4 USC women handle No. 2 UCLA

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 24

Mark Sears, No. 6 Alabama take aim at No. 24 Miss. State

Alabama guard Mark Sears has endured a topsy-turvy season in which he twice was held scoreless and was benched for the entire second half in the more recent blanking.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 20