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Alabama's Grant Nelson signs autographs for fans before the start of an NCAA college basketball game against North Dakota Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Grand Forks, N.D. (AP Photo/Russell Hons)

Alabama's Grant Nelson signs autographs for fans before the start of an NCAA college basketball game against North Dakota Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Grand Forks, N.D. (AP Photo/Russell Hons)

Alabama's Mark Sears, left, looks to pass as North Dakota's Zach Kraft defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Grand Forks, N.D. (AP Photo/Russell Hons)

Alabama's Mark Sears, left, looks to pass as North Dakota's Zach Kraft defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Grand Forks, N.D. (AP Photo/Russell Hons)

North Dakota's Amar Kuljuhovic (9) reaches for a rebound as teammate Dariyus Woodson (4) and Alabama's Mark Sears (1) watch during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Grand Forks, N.D. (AP Photo/Russell Hons)

North Dakota's Amar Kuljuhovic (9) reaches for a rebound as teammate Dariyus Woodson (4) and Alabama's Mark Sears (1) watch during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Grand Forks, N.D. (AP Photo/Russell Hons)

Alabama head coach Nate Oats yells from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Dakota Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Grand Forks, N.D. (AP Photo/Russell Hons)

Alabama head coach Nate Oats yells from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Dakota Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Grand Forks, N.D. (AP Photo/Russell Hons)

North Dakota's Treysen Eaglestaff celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Grand Forks, N.D. (AP Photo/Russell Hons)

North Dakota's Treysen Eaglestaff celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Grand Forks, N.D. (AP Photo/Russell Hons)

Alabama's Mark Sears (1) brings the ball down the court as North Dakota's Mier Panoam (3) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Grand Forks, N.D. (AP Photo/Russell Hons)

Alabama's Mark Sears (1) brings the ball down the court as North Dakota's Mier Panoam (3) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Grand Forks, N.D. (AP Photo/Russell Hons)

Alabama's Grant Nelson is introduced before the start of an NCAA college basketball game against North Dakota Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Grand Forks, N.D. (AP Photo/Russell Hons)

Alabama's Grant Nelson is introduced before the start of an NCAA college basketball game against North Dakota Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Grand Forks, N.D. (AP Photo/Russell Hons)

Alabama's Grant Nelson shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Dakota Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Grand Forks, N.D. (AP Photo/Russell Hons)

Alabama's Grant Nelson shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Dakota Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Grand Forks, N.D. (AP Photo/Russell Hons)

Alabama's Grant Nelson, right, looks to pass as North Dakota's Deng Mayar (5) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Grand Forks, N.D. (AP Photo/Russell Hons)

Alabama's Grant Nelson, right, looks to pass as North Dakota's Deng Mayar (5) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Grand Forks, N.D. (AP Photo/Russell Hons)

Alabama's Mark Sears (1) passes under the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Dakota Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Grand Forks, N.D. (AP Photo/Russell Hons)

Alabama's Mark Sears (1) passes under the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Dakota Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, in Grand Forks, N.D. (AP Photo/Russell Hons)