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Last updated: May 19, 2026, 11:47 PM ET

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Former college football coach Tommy Tuberville secured the Alabama Republican gubernatorial nomination by 33 points, leveraging his Auburn legacy to dominate the primary. Meanwhile, Michigan forward Morez Johnson forgoing his final college season, will remain in the NBA draft after averaging 13.4 points and 9.8 rebounds per game last season. The dual developments underscore how prominent athletic figures are transitioning into high-stakes political and professional arenas, with Tuberville’s political momentum and Johnson’s draft stock both reflecting broader trends in sports influence.