5 things to know about Alabama star Mark Sears

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Alabama and star guard Mark Sears are no strangers to March Madness, and the Crimson Tide will try to push for a national title this year as a 2-seed.

Sears earned the national spotlight during last year's NCAA tournament on the men's side, and he'll now try to help his team top its 2024 Final Four berth and actually bring home hardware to Tuscaloosa.

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The Alabama standout will probably play in the NBA one day, but can he win a college title while he's still with Alabama? That's one of the more intriguing storylines in this year's March Madness.

While you might know about Sears from his on-court heroics, let's learn a bit more about his life and career.

1. Sears was born in Alabama​

He hails from Muscle Shoals and started his high school career there before transferring to Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia.

2. He was a three-star recruit out of high school​

He had offers from schools like South Alabama and UAB before choosing his ultimate destination, per 247 Sports.

3. He started his college career at Ohio​

He spent two seasons with the Bobcats before transferring to Alabama in 2022.

4. He declared for the 2023 NBA Draft before withdrawing​

What a fascinating turn of events it would have been for Sears to head to the NBA two years ago.

5. He is a graduate student right now for Alabama​

We imagine Sears will probably declare for the 2025 NBA Draft after the season is over.

This article originally appeared on For The Win: Mark Sears facts, what to know about Alabama's March Madness star

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