The Alabama Crimson Tide are currently navigating the toughest stretch of their season, and with the SEC proving to be the most competitive conference in college basketball this year, Alabama remains one of the top teams as the NCAA Tournament approaches in under four weeks.

Alabama Crimson Tide guard and Muscle Shoals native Mark Sears was named Southeastern Conference Co-Player of the Week Monday.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama men’s basketball guard Mark Sears has been named SEC Co-Player of the Week, sharing the honor with Tennessee’s Chaz Lanier, the Southeastern Conference announced Monday. This recognition follows Sears' impressive performance, where he scored a total of 65 points in games against No. 15 Missouri and No. 17 Kentucky.

Alabama men's basketball guard Mark Sears has been named SEC Co-Player of the Week, along with Tennessee’s Chaz Lanier, the Southeastern Conference announced Monday. The honor comes

Alabama basketball star Mark Sears was named one of five finalists for the Bob Cousy Award on Monday. The honor is given to the nation's best point guard. The list was narrowed down exactly one month after Sears was named one of 10 semifinalists.