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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)
Role reversal: No. 8 Bama thrives like recent Auburn teams

By John Zenor Mar. 01, 2021 03:54 PM EST

Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr. prepares to shoot a basket against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Football schools? Ohio State, Alabama thriving in hoops, too

By John Zenor Feb. 26, 2021 01:36 PM EST