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Alabama holds on to defeat North Alabama 4-3 courtesy of a walk-off single by Crimson Tide's sophomore shortstop Justin Lebron.

"We really can't practice to our standard because they're all tired," Smart said.

While Oats and the Crimson Tide focus on playing BYU in the Sweet 16, assistant coach Preston Murphy is actively hunting in the transfer portal.

Last week, Kalen DeBoer and his staff hosted a number of promising prospects, concluding with a visit from the No. 1 cornerback in the 2026 class on Saturday.

The Crimson Tide and the Cougars will get things started in the Sweet 16, playing the first of four games scheduled for Thursday.

With the Crimson Tide making its third straight sweet 16, one player has been with the Crimson Tide for all three runs - Mark Sears.

Six Alabama players scored double-digit points, with Nate Oats emphasizing the depth Alabama had in the 14-point win.

The Crimson Tide rolled past the Gaels en route to a third consecutive sweet 16 for the second time in program history.

The Crimson Tide will roll into the sweet 16 for the third straight season thanks to a defensive battle dictated by the Tide's dominance on the glass.

On and off the court, Green has continued to make an impact on the community, and now, in the city of Montgomery, March 18 will always be known as JaMychal Green Day.