Who has the best job in Alabama?
Avery Johnson and Bruce Pearl have each improved their respective programs in a state known for football. Which school is tabbed as the best basketball job in the state?
2017 ScheduleAll times ET
2017 Schedule
19-15, 5th in SEC
- 11/11W 70-53
- 11/15L 77-72
- 11/18W 77-59
- 11/21L 68-60
- 11/23W 62-57
- 11/29W 76-46
- 12/2L 77-68
- 12/1124L 65-56
- 12/15W 78-61
- 12/18L 67-54
- 12/21W 67-52
- 12/29W 83-60
- 1/3W 68-58
- 1/7W 59-56
- 1/1023L 80-67
- 1/14W 81-66
- 1/18W 68-56
- 1/21L 84-64
- 1/25W 80-60
- 1/28W 71-62
- 2/1L 87-68
- 2/4L 82-77
- 2/719W 90-86
- 2/1115L 67-58
- 2/15W 57-54
- 2/18W 90-72
- 2/23L 60-55
- 2/25L 56-53
- 3/1W 70-55
- 3/4L 59-54
- 3/9W 75-55
- 3/10W 64-53
- 3/118L 79-74
- 3/146L 71-64
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Six more prospects to work out for Utah
The Jazz will host six more players for a pre-draft workout on Wednesday: Indiana G James Blackmon, Dayton G Charles Cooke, Weber State G Jeremy Senglin, Alabama big man Jimmie Taylor, Eastern Washington F Jake Wiley and Texas A&M-CC F Rashawn Thomas.
Big 12/SEC slate has KU at home, UK on road
Kentucky will travel to West Virginia and Kansas will host Texas A&M in the Big 12/SEC Challenge.
Bama big man Key withdraws from NBA draft
Alabama big man Braxton Key will withdraw from the NBA draft process and return to Tuscaloosa for his sophomore season, the school announced Tuesday.
Jeff Goodman ESPN Insider
Alabama's Braxton Key told ESPN he will withdraw from NBA draft and return to school next season.
Texas transfer F Mack commits to Alabama
Texas transfer Tevin Mack, who was granted his release from Texas in late February, told ESPN that he has committed to Alabama.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Texas transfer Tevin Mack just committed to Alabama, source told ESPN. Averaged 14.8 points last season.
Johnson: 2017 is Tide's signature recruiting class (2:34)
A year of Iron Bowl rivalry (0:44)
Bama S Thompson talking to police, Saban says
Alabama safety Deionte Thompson is back on campus and cooperating with police after his arrest for felony aggravated assault, coach Nick Saban said on Thursday.
Sexton climbed up the rankings
Avery Johnson will be getting one of the more electrifying players of this class in Collin Sexton, who moved up from No. 10 to No. 6 in the rankings. He can raise the energy level of a game with his passion.
Alabama's Key declares for NBA draft
Alabama freshman forward Braxton Key is declaring for the 2017 NBA draft without hiring an agent, head coach Avery Johnson announced Monday.
King leaves 'Bama for MTSU as grad transfer
Former Memphis and Alabama forward Nick King, who played only seven games this season with a lung infection, will play for Middle Tennessee next season as a graduate transfer.
Bama, Pitt among 4 teams in Veterans Classic
Alabama, Memphis and Pittsburgh will join Navy in the Veterans Classic to open next season.
Chantel Jennings ESPN Staff Writer
Kentucky commit Jared Vanderbilt and Missouri commit Michael Porter Jr. had 19 apiece to lead all scorers at the Nike Hoops Summit. Alabama signee Collin Sexton led all players with eight assists. Vanderbilt and Michigan State signee Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with a game-high 10 rebounds apiece.
Chantel Jennings ESPN Staff Writer
Alabama signee Collin Sexton has looked great through practices this week, making some really athletic plays. Not surprising to see Sexton headed to the Tide, where he'll have the chance to work with coach Avery Johnson. Johnson, nicknamed The Little General in the league, averaged 5.5 assists per game over his 16-year NBA career.
Chad Ford ESPN Senior Writer
Other potential one-and-dones at the @nikehoopsummit for 2018 NBA Draft include Mohamed Bamba, a 7 footer with a 7-9 wingspan; Alabama scoring guard Collin Sexton, Kevin Knox II a sweet shooting wing & Duke forward Wendell Carter Jr.
Chantel Jennings ESPN Staff Writer
Alabama signee Collin Sexton has looked really good this week. Has been terrific in transition (and very vocal about wanting to show off his dunking ability). But here he hits a three to send team USA into the "half" of its scrimmage.
Alabama's backcourt will be 'explosive'
Five-star guards Collin Sexton and John Petty will give Alabama one of the most explosive backcourts in the country next season.
Chantel Jennings ESPN Staff Writer
Kind of crazy to see a line up on the court for the US team with the PG at 6-foot-3 (Alabama signee Collin Sexton), and the other four players coming in at 6-foot-7 (Oregon signee Troy Brown Jr.), 6-foot-9 (Kentucky commit Jarred Vanderbilt), 6-foot-10 (Missouri commit Michael Porter Jr.) and 6-foot-11 (MSU signee Jaren Jackson Jr).
SEC basketball in review (3:47)
SEC Basketball Fever: A historic run (1:36)
Dayton names OKC assistant Grant as coach
Dayton hires Flyers alum Anthony Grant as basketball coach. Grant, a former head coach at Alabama and VCU, is currently an assistant to Billy Donovan with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Sexton steals the show for the All-Americans (0:41)
2016-17 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 16-2 | - | 32-6 |
| Florida | 14-4 | 2 | 27-9 |
| Arkansas | 12-6 | 4 | 26-10 |
| South Carolina | 12-6 | 4 | 26-11 |
| Ole Miss | 10-8 | 6 | 22-14 |
| Alabama | 10-8 | 6 | 19-15 |
| Vanderbilt | 10-8 | 6 | 19-16 |
| Georgia | 9-9 | 7 | 19-15 |
| Texas A&M | 8-10 | 8 | 16-15 |
| Tennessee | 8-10 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Auburn | 7-11 | 9 | 18-14 |
| Mississippi State | 6-12 | 10 | 16-16 |
| LSU | 2-16 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Missouri | 2-16 | 14 | 8-24 |
Top Performers 2016-17
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- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game68.5284th
Rebounds Per Game39.0Tied-27th
Assists Per Game11.5296th
Points Allowed64.728th
2017 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | PG | Signed | 95 |
| John Petty | SG | Signed | 93 |
| Alex Reese | PF | Signed | 82 |
| Herb Jones | SF | Signed | 79 |
| Galin Smith | C | Signed | - |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 21-20 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 20 |