Mississippi State guard Riley Kugel (2) knocks the ball away from Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Alabama won 88-84. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) attempts to pass the ball by Mississippi State guard Josh Hubbard (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama forward Aiden Sherrell (22) moves past Mississippi State forward KeShawn Murphy (3) for a layup during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama forward Grant Nelson (4) pushes past Mississippi State forward Cameron Matthews (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward KeShawn Murphy (3) attempts to dribble past Alabama guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama guard Aden Holloway (2) attempts a three-point shot while defended by Mississippi State guard Claudell Harris Jr. (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama guard Mark Sears, center, struggles to control possession of the ball from Mississippi State forward Cameron Matthews during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)