Alabama guard Labaron Philon (0) shoots with Kent State forward Anthony Morales (22) defending during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama forward Derrion Reid (35) shoots past Kent State forward Donovan Hunter (55) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Kent State forward VonCameron Davis (1) rebounds the ball over Alabama guard Chris Youngblood (8) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Kent State guard Jamal Sumlin (4) is seen at bottom of frame. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama guard Aden Holloway (2) shoots over Kent State center Cli'Ron Hornbeak (42) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Kent State guard Marquis Barnett (2) shoots under the basket past Alabama forward Mouhamed Dioubate (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff reacts to a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama forward Mouhamed Dioubate (10) and Kent State forward VonCameron Davis (1) reach for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Kent State guard Mike Bekelja (15) rebounds the ball and draws a foul from Alabama forward Derrion Reid (35), during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) works against Kent State guard Jalen Sullinger (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)