FINAL FOURFinal Four: Alabama men's basketball at the NCAA Tournament in GlendaleAlabama guard Aaron Estrada (55) lays the ball up against Connecticut center Donovan Clingan (32) during the Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide guard Aaron Estrada (55) shoots against Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32)in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut guard Stephon Castle (5) dunks past Alabama forward Grant Nelson (2) during the Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium.Cheryl Evans/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide forward Nick Pringle (23) shoots over Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium.Joe Rondone, Joe Rondone-Arizona RepublicAlabama fans cheer during the Final Four semifinal game against Connecticut at State Farm Stadium.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies guard Stephon Castle (5) dunks against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium.Joe Rondone, Joe Rondone-Arizona RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats reacts against the Connecticut Huskies in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium.Joe Rondone/The RepublicAlabama head coach Nate Oats reacts to a play against Connecticut during the Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium.Cheryl Evans/The RepublicAlabama guard Aaron Estrada (55) is defended by Connecticut forward Alex Karaban (11) during the Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium.Cheryl Evans/The RepublicAlabama guard Mark Sears (1) questions a play during the Final Four semifinal game against Connecticut at State Farm Stadium.Cheryl Evans/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies guard Tristen Newton (2) shoots against Alabama Crimson Tide forward Jarin Stevenson (15) in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium.Joe Rondone/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide forward Grant Nelson (2) shoots against Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut guard Stephon Castle (5) steals the ball from Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) during the Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama guard Aaron Estrada (55) passes against Connecticut guard Tristen Newton (2) during the Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium.Cheryl Evans/The RepublicConnecticut head coach Dan Hurley questions a call against Alabama during the Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium.Cheryl Evans/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide forward Nick Pringle (23) and Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) battle for the ball in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium.Joe Rondone/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (12) dribbles the ball up the court against Connecticut Huskies guard Cam Spencer (12) in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium.Joe Rondone/The RepublicAlabama forward Nick Pringle (23) misses a slam against Connecticut center Donovan Clingan (32) during the Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium.Cheryl Evans/The RepublicAlabama guard Mark Sears (1) looks to pass against Connecticut during the Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium.Cheryl Evans/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide mascot and cheerleaders perform against the Connecticut Huskies in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium.Joe Rondone/The RepublicAlabama guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (12) celebrates a three point basket against Connecticut during the Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama forward Nick Pringle (23) slams against Connecticut center Donovan Clingan (32) during the Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats reacts against the Connecticut Huskies in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium.Joe Rondone/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide forward Sam Walters (24) shoots against Connecticut Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium.Joe Rondone/The RepublicAlabama head coach Nate Oats encourages his team against Connecticut during the Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama forward Nick Pringle (23) dives for a loose ball against Connecticut during the Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium.Cheryl Evans/The RepublicConnecticut center Donovan Clingan (32) shoots over Alabama forward Nick Pringle (23) during the Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) dunks against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium.Joe Rondone/The RepublicConnecticut guard Stephon Castle (5) shoots over Alabama forward Grant Nelson (2) during the Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut guard Cam Spencer (12) shoots against Alabama guard Aaron Estrada (55) during the Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama forward Nick Pringle (23) is defended by Connecticut center Donovan Clingan (32) during the Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium.Cheryl Evans/The RepublicAlabama head coach Nate Oats celebrates a play against Connecticut during the Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut cheerleaders perform during the Final Four semifinal game against Alabama at State Farm StadiumCheryl Evans/The RepublicConnecticut forward Samson Johnson (35) and Alabama forward Jarin Stevenson (15) battle for a rebound during the Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama guard Aaron Estrada (55) passes while defended by Connecticut center Donovan Clingan (32) and guard Tristen Newton (2) during the Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium.Cheryl Evans/The RepublicAlabama forward Sam Walters (24) is defended by Connecticut guard Hassan Diarra (10) and forward Alex Karaban (11) during the Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut head coach Dan Hurley celebrates a three point basket against Alabama during the Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) and Alabama Crimson Tide forward Nick Pringle (23) go up for the opening tip in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium.Joe Rondone, Joe Rondone-Arizona RepublicAlabama guard Aaron Estrada (55) is defended by Connecticut forward Alex Karaban (11) during the Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium.Cheryl Evans/The RepublicAlabama players wait for introductions before playing against Connecticut during the Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide forward Grant Nelson (2) shoots against Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium.Joe Rondone, Joe Rondone-Arizona RepublicConnecticut head coach Dan Hurley questions a play during the Final Four semifinal game against Alabama at State Farm Stadium.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut fans cheer for their team against Alabama during the Final Four semifinal game at State Farm Stadium.Cheryl Evans/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide guard Kris Parker (0) takes a shot during practice for the Final Four at State Farm Stadium on Friday, April 5, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats watches his team during practice for the Final Four at State Farm Stadium on Friday, April 5, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats watches his team during practice for the Final Four at State Farm Stadium on Friday, April 5, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide forward Jarin Stevenson (15) warms up during practice for the Final Four at State Farm Stadium on Friday, April 5, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) celebrates during practice for the Final Four at State Farm Stadium on Friday, April 5, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats celebrates watches his team during practice for the Final Four at State Farm Stadium on Friday, April 5, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide guard Aaron Estrada (55) takes a shot during practice for the Final Four at State Farm Stadium on Friday, April 5, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide forward Sam Walters (24) goes up for a basket during practice for the Final Four at State Farm Stadium on Friday, April 5, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide guard Rylan Griffen (3) goes to the basket during practice for the Final Four at State Farm Stadium on Friday, April 5, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (12) goes up for a basket during practice for the Final Four at State Farm Stadium on Friday, April 5, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) takes the court during practice for the Final Four at State Farm Stadium on Friday, April 5, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide takes the court during practice for the Final Four at State Farm Stadium on Friday, April 5, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (12) goes to the basket during practice for the Final Four at State Farm Stadium on Friday, April 5, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide guard Kris Parker (0) takes a shot during practice for the Final Four at State Farm Stadium on Friday, April 5, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide guard Rylan Griffen (3) watches his shot during practice for the Final Four at State Farm Stadium on Friday, April 5, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide fans cheer for their team at State Farm Stadium on Friday, April 5, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicYoung fans cheer on the Alabama Crimson Tide as they practice during the Final Four at State Farm Stadium on Friday, April 5, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide mascot Big Al high-fives children at State Farm Stadium on Friday, April 5, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide forward Mohamed Wague (11) celebrates during a drill with teammate Kris Parker (0) during practice for the Final Four at State Farm Stadium on Friday, April 5, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama Crimson Tide forward Sam Walters (24) dunks during practice for the Final Four at State Farm Stadium on Friday, April 5, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama basketball coach Nate Oats speaks at a press conference prior to the Final Four at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 4, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama basketball coach Nate Oats speaks at a press conference prior to the Final Four at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 4, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama basketball coach Nate Oats speaks at a press conference prior to the Final Four at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 4, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama basketball coach Nate Oats speaks at a press conference prior to the Final Four at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 4, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama basketball coach Nate Oats speaks at a press conference prior to the Final Four at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 4, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama basketball coach Nate Oats speaks at a press conference prior to the Final Four at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 4, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut players Alex Karaban (R) and Jaylin Stewart (3) make their way between interviews on Thursday before the Final Four at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 4, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama guard Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (L) plays Super Smash Bros. with his teammates prior to the media interviews in the locker room for the Final Four at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 4, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama players and coaches arrive to their locker room prior to their interviews on Thursday before the Final Four at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 4, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicConnecticut players Youssouf Singare (24) and Samson Johnson (35) make their way between interviews on Thursday before the Final Four at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 4, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama forward Max Scharnowski (31) stretches out prior to the rush of media for interviews inside the locker room on Thursday before the Final Four at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 4, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama guard Aaron Estrada (55) answers questions inside the locker room on Thursday prior to the Final Four at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 4, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama players Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (left) and Jarin Stevenson (15) answer questions inside the locker room on April 4, 2024, prior to the Final Four at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama players Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (L) and Jarin Stevenson (15) answer questions inside the locker room on Thursday prior to the Final Four at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 4, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama basketball coach Nate Oats speaks at a press conference prior to the Final Four at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 4, 2024.Patrick Breen/The RepublicAlabama forward Mouhamed Dioubate (10) answers questions in the locker room on Thursday prior to the Final Four at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on April 4, 2024.Patrick Breen/The Republic