Oats in recent weeks has called upon his veterans -- Sears, Omoruyi, forward Grant Nelson, guard Chris Youngblood -- to lead the team. "I think we've got really good guys, including Mark," Oats said.

T USCALOOSA, Ala.— Alabama head coach Nate Oats didn't mince words Tuesday when it came to star guard Mark Sears: he said, point blank, that the best version of Sears is what's best for the team.

Nate Oats caused a stir during Alabama basketball’s win over LSU Saturday, when he benched Mark Sears for the second half. Oats said at the time that it was a coaching decision, noting he wanted ...

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Alabama basketball star Mark Sears is not a lock to start against Mississippi State in a top-15 battle on the hardwood.. Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats said he had not decided on his starting lineup ...

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Alabama basketball watched Mark Sears go off on the shooting end against BYU. Sears helped deliver a bonkers shooting night for Alabama, rolling to the 113-88 romp on Thursday. Nate Oats dished ...

Despite a low-scoring game, Alabama guard Mark Sears hit the game-winning shot against Auburn. Alabama coach Nate Oats admitted the play call for the game-winner was not well-designed.

Nate Oats benches Mark Sears vs ... "We just played the guys we thought gave us the best chance to win in the second half," Oats said. Sears was 0 of 5 from the field in the first half with three ...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Alabama head coach Nate Oats didn't mince words Tuesday when it came to star guard Mark Sears: he said, point blank, that the best version of Sears is what's best for the team.