Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi and guard Mark Sears battle North Carolina guard Elliot Cadeau for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Alabama head coach Nate Oats directs the team against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis directs the team against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis directs the team against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

North Carolina guard Seth Trimble drives against Alabama forward Grant Nelson (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

North Carolina guard Ian Jackson (11) dunks against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

North Carolina forward Jalen Washington (13) dives as he tries to control the ball against Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi (11) and guard Mark Sears (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)