With a chance for Alabama to reach its second Final Four in program history, the Crimson Tide ran into a tough Duke Blue Devils squad on Saturday in the Elite Eight. Although there were moments when the game seemed within reach,

Amid recent buzz in college basketball linking Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats to the vacant Maryland job, he has reportedly made a firm decision.

Senior guard Houston Mallette, who arrived to Tuscaloosa after three seasons at Pepperdine, was nowhere to be found in the team picture that was taken during public practice sessions at Rocket Arena ahead of Alabama 's game against Robert Morris. He is back with the team at the Sweet 16.