Mark Sears scored 24 points and No. 9 Alabama beat No. 6 Houston 85-80 in overtime in the opener of the Players Era Festival ...

In the first game of the Players Era Festival, the top-10 matchup between No. 6 Houston and No. 9 Alabama did not disappoint.

Harper shot 12-of-22 from the field and did most of his damage going to the rim, which is exactly what Rutgers needs from him ...