However, Sears put his name on the list of most-memorable clutch shots in Alabama basketball history with his overtime buzzer-beater at Neville Arena in Auburn. Sears’ running one-hander from just inside the free-throw line handed the Crimson Tide a 93-91 victory and spoiled the Tigers’ Senior Day.

Mark Sears made the winning shot on Saturday, and in taking down No. 1 Auburn the Alabama star made a little personal history.

Coach drew up an amazing play for me to make a play."The entire college basketball world knew that the ball would be in the hands of Sears––a Preseason All-American and a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award––during the final possession.