Vanderbilt and Alabama fire basketball coaches

Two Southeastern Conference coaches are parting ways with their schools. Vanderbilt announced this morning the firing of coach Bryce Drew after three seasons. The 44-year-old Drew ended the season with a 20 game losing streak, with the Commodores also winless in SEC play and is 1-23 against SEC teams in its last 24 games.

Alabama and coach Avery Johnson are negotiating a buyout of his contract according to AL.com. Johnson signed a four year contract extension in 2017 which includes an $8 million buyout before April 15th. The Crimson Tide was upset by Norfolk State in the first round of the NIT Wednesday night. Johnson was 75-62 in four seasons.