Alabama head coach Nate Oates hugs guard Keon Ellis (14) after beating Mississippi State 64-59 at an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. With the win, Alabama captures the SEC regular season title. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Deivon Smith (5) shoots past a block attempt by Alabama guard John Petty Jr. (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA basketball game against Tennessee Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)