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Alabama Hoops Faces Roster Crisis Ahead of Oklahoma Clash
17 Jan
Summary
- Alabama men's basketball faces severe player shortages.
- SEC policy mandates injury reports for conference games.
- Several key players are sidelined with various injuries.
As of January 16, 2026, No. 18 Alabama men's basketball is grappling with a severe player shortage as they prepare for their upcoming conference game against Oklahoma. The team is currently dealing with multiple injuries, significantly impacting their available roster for the January 17th contest.
The Southeastern Conference recently implemented a policy requiring mandatory injury reports for football, basketball, and baseball prior to all conference games. Alabama's availability report on January 16 listed Collins Onyejiaka, Davion Hannah, Latrell Wrightsell Jr., and Keitenn Bristow as out, while Oklahoma's Dayton Forsythe is questionable.
Head coach Nate Oats expressed concern over the depleted roster but commended the team's toughness and ability to come together. Despite playing with only eight scholarship players in their recent win against Mississippi State, the Crimson Tide demonstrated resilience. The status of Taylor Bol Bowen remains uncertain due to a hand injury.
