The midway point of college basketball's regular season has passed, and some of the sport's top squads are establishing themselves in an elevated tier of dominance. In particular, the top squads in the ACC and Big 12 are simply dismantling the opposition in head-turning fashion.

Auburn and Iowa State extended their winning streaks this week to nine and 12 games, respectively, further entrenching themselves at the top of the men's college basketball power rankings as both handled top-15 opponents at home with ease -- Auburn against No.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Joyce Edwards scored 21 points to lead No. 2 South Carolina past No. 19 Alabama 76-58 on Thursday night. Chloe Kitts had 10 points and 13 rebounds, Milay Fulwiley scored 16 points and Te-Hina Paopao added 11 for the Gamecocks (17-1, 5-0 SEC), who have six straight wins over ranked opponents.

Alabama men's basketball guard Houston Mallette will not play in Saturday's highly-anticipated road matchup between the No. 5 Crimson Tide and

What Nate Oats said about the status of Alabama basketball's Houston Mallette before Saturday's game at Texas A&M.

Alabama forward Derrion Reid's presence on the availability report comes as a bit of a surprise because Oats didn't mention anything about an injury during Monday's press conference. He missed the game against North Dakota on Dec. 18 due to an ankle injury, but he has played without restrictions ever since.

Alabama basketball already has one player seeking a medical redshirt, after Latrell Wrightsell Jr. injured his Achilles tendon early in the season. In the coming days, the Crimson Tide will decided whether to do the same with Houston Mallette, due to lingering knee problems.

Texas A&M coach Buzz Williams packed the NBA comparisons onto Alabama basketball on Friday, but what did he say would decide winners and losers?

Alabama's lone former quarterback in the NFL playoffs is Jalen Hurts, who is the starter for the No. 2 seed in the NFC, the Philadelphia Eagles. Starting in 15 games, Hurts is completing 68.7% of his passes for 2,903 yards with an 18:5 TD:INT ratio, while also having rushed for 14 more scores.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama children with physical disabilities are being unnecessarily institutionalized in nursing homes, the U.S. Justice Department said Thursday, warning it would file suit against the state unless changes are made to allow more of these children to live at home.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Robert McCray had 19 points in Jacksonville's 64-60 win over North Alabama on Thursday night.