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Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) moves toward the goal guarded by Rhode Island guard Jeff Dowtin (11) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard/forward Riley Norris (1) shoots the ball in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard John Petty (23) moves the ball downcourt in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Rhode Island head coach Dan Hurley talks to an official after a foul was called against Rhode Island in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) dribbles the ball downcourt in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) dribbles the ball downcourt in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) shoots a free-throw in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard Avery Johnson Jr. (5) dribbles the ball downcourt in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama head coach Avery Johnson talks to an official following a call made against Alabama in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama head coach Avery Johnson talks to an official following a call made against Alabama in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama head coach Avery Johnson talks to an official following a call made against Alabama in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) dribbles the ball toward the goal guarded by Rhode Island guard Jarvis Garrett (1) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) dribbles the ball toward the goal in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) passes the ball guarded by Rhode Island guard Jarvis Garrett (1) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Rhode Island guard Stanford Robinson (13) dribbles the ball toward the goal guarded by Alabama forward Galin Smith (30) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) holds his head on the floor after an encounter during the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard Avery Johnson Jr. (5) shoots a free-throw in place of Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard John Petty (23) dribbles the ball in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama forward Galin Smith (30) reaches up to rebound the ball after a missed shot by Rhode Island forward Ryan Preston (5) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Rhode Island head coach Dan Hurley reacts on the sideline in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama head coach Avery Johnson talks to an official about a call in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama head coach Avery Johnson holds out his hands in the first half of a NCAA basketball game [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama forward/center Daniel Giddens (4) scores a goal in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama forward/center Daniel Giddens (4) shoot the ball guarded by Rhode Island guard Jared Terrell (32) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard Dazon Ingram (12) moves toward the goal guarded by Rhode Island guard Jared Terrell (32) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard Dazon Ingram (12) dribbles the ball guarded by Rhode Island guard Jared Terrell (32) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard Dazon Ingram (12) passes the ball guarded by Rhode Island guard Jared Terrell (32) and Rhode Island guard Stanford Robinson (13) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) is fouled by Rhode Island guard Stanford Robinson (13) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) spins out after getting fouled by Rhode Island guard Stanford Robinson (13) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) spins out after getting fouled by Rhode Island guard Stanford Robinson (13) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) shoots the ball in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) shoots the ball in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) dribbles the ball downcourt guarded by Rhode Island guard Jeff Dowtin (11) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard Dazon Ingram (12) dribbles the ball behind his back guarded by Rhode Island guard Jared Terrell (32) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard Avery Johnson Jr. (5) shoots the ball guarded by Rhode Island guard Fatts Russell (2) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama forward Donta Hall (0) watches the ball as he's guarded by Rhode Island forward Cyril Langevine (10) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama forward Donta Hall (0) reaches for the ball as he's guarded by Rhode Island forward Cyril Langevine (10) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard Dazon Ingram (12) dribbles the ball across half-court in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama forward Donta Hall (0) dunks the ball in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard Avery Johnson Jr. (5) guards Rhode Island guard Fatts Russell (2) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard Avery Johnson Jr. (5) shoots the ball guarded by Rhode Island forward Nicola Akele (45) and Rhode Island forward Cyril Langevine (10) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard Avery Johnson Jr. (5) shoots the ball guarded by Rhode Island forward Nicola Akele (45) and Rhode Island forward Cyril Langevine (10) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama forward/center Daniel Giddens (4) moves to make a play guarded by Rhode Island forward Cyril Langevine (10) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama forward/center Daniel Giddens (4) shoots the ball in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]

Alabama guard Herbert Jones (10) moves toward the goal guarded by Rhode Island guard Jared Terrell (32) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game between the Crimson Tide and the Rhode Island Rams at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. [Staff Photo/Erin Nelson]