Mark Sears appeared on the SEC’s Friday night availability report ahead of Alabama’s highly anticipated matchup against No. 5 Tennessee in Knoxville on Saturday. The Crimson Tide listed their star point guard as probable on the official injury report, while freshman forward Derrion Reid remains out. No other surprises were noted for either team.
Sears, who has started every game this season for Alabama, is the engine of the nation’s fastest-paced team. The senior guard leads the Crimson Tide with 19 points per game and averages 5 assists, setting the tone for their high-octane offense. He’s been on a hot streak lately, scoring at least 20 points in three consecutive games. On Feb. 19, Sears dropped a season-high 35 points against Missouri, followed by a 30-point performance against Kentucky last Saturday. He continued his stellar play on Tuesday with 21 points and 10 assists in just 29 minutes during Alabama’s dominant 111-73 win over Mississippi State.
The showdown between Alabama (23-5, 12-3 SEC) and Tennessee (23-5, 10-5) is set for 4 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Vols enter as 3.5-point favorites, according to BetMGM. Sears’ status will be a key storyline as the Crimson Tide look to pull off a crucial road win in one of the season’s most exciting matchups.
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