Alabama guard Aden Holloway (2) shoots a free throw during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama head coach Nate Oats works with his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama forward Jarin Stevenson (15) dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Illinois forwards Carey Booth (0) and Morez Johnson Jr. (21) defend against Alabama forward Derrion Reid (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Illinois forward Will Riley (7) works against Alabama forward Derrion Reid (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama forward Grant Nelson (4) shoots a three-point shot against Illinois during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama forward Jarin Stevenson (15) dunks the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)