Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) works inside against Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears (0) passes inside for an assist on a dunk against Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) gets a shot off as Oklahoma forward/center Mohamed Wague (5) arrives on defense during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Oklahoma forward Sam Godwin (10) rebounds the ball past Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears (0) works inside for a shot against Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Oklahoma guard Brycen Goodine (2) works inside against Alabama forward Grant Nelson (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Alabama forward Grant Nelson (4) blocks a shot by Oklahoma guard Kobe Elvis (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)