The Crimson Tide has played the No. 1 strength of schedule this season, and the veterans have played in tough matchups on the biggest stages the last few years.

The Sporting News is one of the All-America teams used to determine consensus and unanimous honors. Sears earned the spot averaging 19.2 points and five assists per game throughout the regular season.

Auburn has made SEC tournament history in both the men's and women's postseason events as the lowest-seeded champion.

For most of the season, Florida possessed a top-10-percent offense and defense, with a 67-percent-plus record against the spread.