Mark Sears decided to return to Alabama basketball for one last run in hopes of claiming a national title, but his eyes are still on the pros.

Mark Sears of sixth-ranked Alabama is The Associated Press men’s college basketball national player of the week. The senior guard from Muscle Shoals, Alabama, became only the second player in

Based on his performances in the Missouri and Kentucky games, Alabama guard Mark Sears has been named the SEC Co-Player of the Week.

Alabama men's basketball guard Mark Sears has been named SEC Co-Player of the Week, along with Tennessee’s Chaz Lanier, the Southeastern Conference announced Monday. The honor comes