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Alabama head coach Avery Johnson watches the action in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky at the Southeastern Conference tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Johnson out as Alabama basketball coach after 4 seasons

Associated Press

Lewis, Alabama hand Vanderbilt 15th straight loss, 68-61

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2019, file photo, Alabama head coach Avery Johnson watches the action in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt, in Nashville, Tenn. Alabama has beaten one Top 5 team and pushed another down to the wire on the road and also suffered some humbling defeats. That inconsistency has left the Crimson Tide (15-11, 6-7 Southeastern Conference) in a precarious position in the team’s bid to make a second straight NCAA Tournament. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Up-and-down Alabama needs strong finish to make tournament

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

Alabama uses 24-0 run to beat Penn State 73-64

By CHRISTOPHER WALSH - Associated Press

Lewis scores 21, Alabama beats Appalachian St. 81-73

By MARQ BURNETT - Associated Press

Donta Hall scores 20, Alabama beats Southern 82-62

By MARQ BURNETT - Associated Press

Alabama coach Avery Johnson speaks during the SEC men's NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Alabama adds firepower to help replace Collin Sexton

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

Alabama NCAA college basketball player Collin Sexton talks with the media about heading to the NBA during a press conference in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Friday, April 6, 2018. Sexton announced his decision and says he plans to hire an agent. A projected lottery pick, he led Alabama to its first NCAA Tournament berth since 2012, thanks partly to a personal hot streak in the Southeastern Conference tournament. (AP Photo/Alabama Media Group, Vasha Hunt)

Alabama freshman guard Collin Sexton declares for NBA draft

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

Virginia Tech's Justin Robinson, rear, knocks the ball away from Alabama 's Collin Sexton (2) during the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball tournament first-round game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Sexton, Petty lead Alabama by Virginia Tech 86-83

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Alabama coach Avery Johnson talks to guard Collin Sexton (2) in the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. (Erin Nelson/The Tuscaloosa News via AP)

Alabama’s NCAA tourney hopes take a hit after 4-game skid

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

Alabama guard Dazon Ingram (12) challenges Florida center Gorjok Gak (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Vasha Hunt/AL.com via AP)

Hudson scores 27, Florida throttles Alabama 73-52

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

Alabama coach Avery Johnson shouts during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against LSU on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Vasha Hunt/AL.com via AP)

Up-and-down Alabama hoping to keep winning streak going

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

Tennessee guard Jalen Johnson dunks against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Alabama races to 78-50 win over streaking No. 15 Tennessee

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

Alabama guard John Petty (23) dribbles past Florida guard Jalen Hudson (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Ron Irby)

Alabama dominates No. 23 Florida in paint, wins 68-50

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Alabama holds off Mississippi State charge, 68-62

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

Alabama jumps out early to beat South Carolina 76-62

By DREW HILL - Associated Press

Texas A&amp;M guard TJ Starks leans back to shoots against Alabama during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

John Petty, Alabama topple No. 5 Texas A&M 79-57

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

A member of the Minnesota caching staff, right, gestures for his players to stay on the bench after a fight during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game between Minnesota and Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, in New York. Minnesota won 89-84.(AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Minnesota slips past Alabama in Barclays Center Classic

By DENIS P. GORMAN - Associated Press

Alabama guard Herb Jones (10) and BYU guard Zac Seljaas fight for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

No. 25 Alabama tops BYU in Barclays Center Classic

By DENIS P. GORMAN - Associated Press

Memphis guard Kareem Brewton Jr., left, tries to drive past Alabama guard John Petty during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Veterans Classic tournament in Annapolis, Md., Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Ingram scores 20 to carry Alabama past Memphis 82-70

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press