Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) goes for a steal against Creighton center Fredrick King (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Creighton guard Steven Ashworth (1) works against Alabama guard Labaron Philon (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Also pictured is Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi (11). (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) works against Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) shoots over Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Creighton forward Jasen Green (0) beats Alabama guard Labaron Philon (0) to a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Creighton guard/forward Jamiya Neal (5) works inside for a shot against Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Creighton center Ryan Kalkbrenner (11) works between Alabama guard Chris Youngblood (8) and center Clifford Omoruyi (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)