Alabama, Mark Sears and LSU

Mother of Alabama basketball's Mark Sears clears air after calling benching 'pure neglect'
Mark Sears' mother, Lameka, cleared the air after sending Alabama basketball fans in a spiral with comments made on social media following LSU.
Why didn’t Mark Sears play 2nd half for Alabama basketball vs. LSU?
When Alabama basketball came out for the second half of Saturday’s win over LSU, regular starting point guard Mark Sears wasn’t on the floor. The Muscle Shoals native did not appear in the entire second half, during which the Crimson Tide pulled off a 80-73 victory after the game was tied at 40 entering halftime.
Mark Sears sits out second half of Alabama win over LSU
Asked why Mark Sears sat out in the second half of Saturday's win vs. LSU, Alabama coach Nate Oats said: "We played the guys that we thought gave us the best chance to win in the second half."
What Nate Oats said about Alabama basketball's Mark Sears being benched in win over LSU
Alabama basketball star guard Mark Sears was benched in the second half of the Crimson Tide's win over LSU. Here's what coach Nate Oats said about it.
Alabama’s Nate Oats on benching Mark Sears: ‘The program is bigger than any 1 person’
Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats praised Mark Sears' response after he was benched against LSU, but did not say whether he would start at Mississippi State.
Mark Sears’ mom takes to Facebook to support Alabama guard after benching
Alabama guard Mark Sears is getting family support on social media after spending the entire second half of the Crimson Tide's 80-73 win against LSU on the bench. His mom took to Facebook with two different posts.
Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats clarifies Mark Sears benching, Mississippi State status
Alabama coach Nate Oats sent a message with the benching of star Mark Sears. Here's what Oats said of his decision to bench Sears vs. LSU:
Nate Oats hammers home clear message on Mark Sears amid benching controversy
Alabama head coach Nate Oats made his message to Mark Sears clear when discussing the star guard getting benched on Saturday.
No. 4 Alabama Beats LSU Despite Mark Sears Not Scoring a Single Point
Still, Alabama was just too much as the Crimson Tide's depth eventually wore LSU out, and an 8-0 run in the final four minutes ended any hope of an upset. Alabama is now 6-1 in SEC play and sitting right there with rival Auburn.
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Mark Sears emotional on Alabama bench, not yet played in second half vs. LSU
Alabama's Mark Sears was emotional on the bench as he has yet to check into the second half of Saturday's game against LSU.
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Nate Oats says Mark Sears ‘knows what’s expected’ after 2nd-half benching vs. LSU
Nate Oats and Mark Sears cleared the air after practice Tuesday in the aftermath of Sears' benching last Saturday against LSU ...
Alabama Beats LSU But Mark Sears Sits the Second Half on The Joe Gaither Show
What to make of Nate Oats sitting his best player Saturday on The Joe Gaither Show | Episode 360: Jan. 27, 2025.