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The Bucks waived guard Mark Sears on Wednesday, according to NBA.com’s official transaction log. The move ensures that Milwaukee won’t be on the hook for Sears’ full salary, having cut him prior to the league-wide salary guarantee date.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / July 4, 2025

Former Alabama Star Mark Sears Reveals Jersey Number for Rookie NBA Season

Former Alabama star Mark Sears was not selected in the 2025 NBA draft. He went undrafted, but shortly after, was signed by the Milwaukee Bucks as an undrafted free agent.

Alabama Guard Mark Sears Officially Signs Contract with Milwaukee Bucks: Roll Call

Former Alabama guard Mark Sears officially signed his contract with the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. Sears was a consensus All-American in his final season in Tuscaloosa as well as a two time First Team All-American.

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / July 3, 2025

Bucks Make Major Mark Sears Announcement

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:

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Hoops Rumors / June 26, 2025

Could undrafted free-agent guard help fill Damian Lillard-sized gap for Bucks?

The 6-foot-1 Sears started 37 games in each of the last three seasons for Alabama after transferring from Ohio University.

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Milwaukee Bucks Reportedly Sign All-American Point Guard

UPDATE: Mark Sears confirmed the news (on X). On Thursday night, the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft was held in New York. Mark Sears (out of Alabama) went undrafted.

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 2, 2025

Alabama Reacts to Major Mark Sears Announcement

The Alabama Crimson Tide made another deep run in the NCAA Tournament, led by Mark Sears, who recently capped off his fifth season in college basketball. Alabama made their way to the Elite Eight after defeating BYU, Saint Mary's and Robert Morris.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / March 28, 2025

Should Alabama Retire Mark Sears' Jersey? Just a Minute

Welcome to BamaCentral’s "Just a Minute," a daily video series featuring BamaCentral's Alabama beat writers. Multiple times a week, the writers will group up or film solo to provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the landscape of college sports.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 27, 2025

SEC Makes Historic Mark Sears Announcement Amid NCAA Tournament

The Alabama Crimson Tide are heading to the Elite 8, led by a historic Sweet 16 performance from guard Mark Sears. Alabama defeated the BYU Cougars 113-88, advancing to the Elite 8 for second time in two years.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 27, 2025

Alabama enters record books with historic three-point performance

Alabama enters record books with historic three-point shooting performance

Who could've guessed that the team that averages the most points in college basketball would set a record in the NCAA tournament.

Mark Sears, Alabama sink BYU with three-point bombardment

Where are they now? March Madness names of the past

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / March 27, 2025

NBA Draft Scouting Report: Alabama's Mark Sears

Guard | Alabama Height: 6'1” | Weight: 185 lbs 2025 Draft Age: 23.27 Despite being an undersized guard who lacks elite athleticism, Sears was one of the more productive college players in the country last season.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 22, 2025

Mark Sears, Alabama set to battle defensive-minded Saint Mary's

Second-seeded Alabama and its East Region second round opponent, No. 7 seed Saint Mary's, come into Sunday's matchup in Cleveland each having received a dose of high-stakes basketball.

Alabama's Mark Sears Makes NIL Announcement Before NCAA Tournament

The Alabama Crimson Tide are heading into the NCAA Tournament as the No. 2 seed in the East region of the bracket. Alabama finished the regular season with a 25-8 record and a 13-5 mark in SEC play.

College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / March 18, 2025

Alabama Vs. Robert 1st Round Preview | 2025 NCAA Tournament

The No. 2 seed in the East Region Alabama Crimson Tide(25-8) is set to take on the No. 15 seed Robert Morris Colonials(26-8) in the 1st Round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 8, 2025

Watch: Alabama knocks off No. 1 Auburn with OT buzzer-beater

Alabama pulled off a dramatic, 93-91, overtime win on the road thanks to a Mark Sears buzzer-beater just as time expired, leaving the Auburn crowd in stunned silence.

Watch: No. 6 St. John's buzzer-beater caps wild finish at No. 20 Marquette

No. 19 Kentucky ties NCAA record in impressive road win

No. 2 Duke beats North Carolina, clinches ACC regular-season title

Freshman with best name in college basketball leads team to upset win

How No. 11 Duke women played to its strength in upset of No. 6 Notre Dame

SIU-Edwardsville punches first men's March Madness ticket

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 1, 2025

Watch: Tennessee rings in March with game-winner vs. Alabama

Watch: No. 6 Tennessee rings in March with game-winner vs. Alabama

It's March. Bring on the wild endings in college basketball.

No. 1 Auburn picks up rare road win at Rupp Arena vs. No. 17 Kentucky

Vanderbilt knocks off No. 14 Missouri

Looking back at last time St. John's won regular-season Big East title

No. 2 Duke deals with Cooper Flagg injury scare in rout of Florida State

History repeats itself as No. 4 USC women handle No. 2 UCLA

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 24, 2025

Mark Sears, No. 6 Alabama take aim at No. 24 Miss. State

Alabama guard Mark Sears has endured a topsy-turvy season in which he twice was held scoreless and was benched for the entire second half in the more recent blanking.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 20, 2025

Missouri proves to be among nation's top teams with latest win

For the first time since Jan. 14, the Missouri Tigers have knocked off a top-five team.

Auburn vs. Alabama basketball game did huge viewership numbers for ESPN

Ole Miss HC Chris Beard takes responsibility for loss to Mississippi State

Draft analyst has bold take on Cooper Flagg's upside

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 14, 2025

10 players not named Cooper Flagg defining men's CBB

10 players not named Cooper Flagg defining men's college basketball

Flagg isn't the only player lighting up college basketball this season. As March Madness approaches, here are 10 more players who have defined the season.

UCLA avoids a late-game collapse in win over Indiana

Vanderbilt HC Mark Byington makes massive claim about Auburn

Jay Bilas omits top school when discussing best in college basketball

Kentucky HC Mark Pope ribs ESPN analyst for nonsensical take

Rick Pitino has bold idea for Big East and ACC 'super league'

College Basketball News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / February 8, 2025

All-American Sears Drives No. 3 Alabama's High-Octane Offense

Today's tidbit for Arkansas' battle with Alabama: Mark Sears got more votes than any player in the country for the AP Preseason All-American team. Surprised?

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 27, 2025

Alabama Beats LSU But Mark Sears Sits the Second Half on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's have a lot of fun on Monday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" as we're joined by Jenna Clary from "the10outof10pod" to talk about Alabama's win over LSU and the drama that emerged after the victory with the Crimson Tide's best player, Mark Sears.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / January 9, 2025

Mark Sears Shines in Alabama's Road Win Over South Carolina

Alabama opened up its SEC slate with a home throttling over previously undefeated Oklahoma 107-79, and on Wednesday the Crimson Tide got its first SEC

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 4, 2025

Alabama's SEC Opener Marked By Sears Double-Double

- The No. 5 Alabama basketball team dominated in its SEC home opener, defeating the No. 13 Oklahoma Sooners 107-79. The Crimson Tide's 28-point victory was fueled by a double-double effort from Alabama's best player as Mark Sears not only led the team in scoring with 22 but found a career-high 10 assists to drive the team to victory.