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Bucks Make Major Mark Sears Announcement

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Alec Musa | Last updated Jul 3, 2025 11:19 PM ET

In 112 seasons, the Alabama Crimson Tide basketball program has had just three All-Americans. Of the trio, only one has made multiple All-America teams: guard Mark Sears.

Following the 2022 season, in which Alabama posted an uninspiring 19-14 record under third-year head coach Nate Oats , the Crimson Tide turned to the transfer portal for an immediate fix. Alabama came away with a 6-foot-1 guard from the Ohio Bobcats, with many questioning how the All-MAC honoree would transition to the SEC.

Sears would go on to spend three seasons with the Tide, during which the SEC power won nine March Madness games. Sears made his first All-American team in 2023-24, making the second team after scoring a career high 21.5 points per game. Last season, Sears vaulted to All-American first-team while guiding Alabama to a second straight Elite 8 berth.

Unfortunately for Sears, his age — spent five seasons in college — and his height did him zero favors during the 2025 NBA Draft. The All-SEC guard went undrafted, but didn't last long on the open market, with the Milwaukee Bucks signing him following the conclusion of the final round.

On Thursday, the Eastern Conference club made it official, signing him on a Two-Way deal.

Sears will look to carve out a role with a Milwaukee team featuring former NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Alongside Sears, the Bucks will have Kevin Porter Jr., Vasilije Micic, AJ Green, Jamaree Bouyea, and former UConn Huskies star Andre Jackson Jr. at the point guard position.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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